Gorge winds, craft beer, and adventure overload
Full Sail Brewing on the bluff, pFriem Family Brewers down by the water, Solstice Wood Fire Pizza for the dinner. Windsurfing or kiteboarding lessons at the Event Site with Big Winds, mountain biking Post Canyon, the Fruit Loop drive through the orchards and Mt. Hood Winery. White-water on the White Salmon with Wet Planet across the bridge. Gorge wind, gorge pricing.
beach • 3 hours
Learn kiteboarding in the windsurfing capital of the world
brewery tour • 3-4 hours
Walk between Hood River's acclaimed breweries and cideries
skiing • Full day
2,150 acres of Cascades skiing 45 minutes from downtown Hood River
wine tour • Half day
35-mile scenic loop through orchards, wineries, cideries, and farm stands
beer garden • chill • $$
Iconic Gorge brewery with a rooftop patio overlooking the Columbia River
beer garden • chill • $$
Belgian-inspired craft ales with a riverfront deck and stunning Gorge views
beer garden • balanced • $$
Locals' favorite brewery with great pizza, house cider, and a patio
wine bar • chill • $$
Curated wine and craft beer tasting bar with Oregon-focused selection
dive bar • balanced • $
Hood River's go-to late-night spot with live music and dance floor
beer garden • chill • $$
Sour beer specialists with a beautiful timber-frame taproom
bar • chill • $$
Craft cider house with Gorge fruit ciders and a sunny outdoor patio
cocktail bar • chill • $$
Craft distillery tasting room with house spirits and creative cocktails
sports bar • balanced • $
Hood River's sports hub with big screens, pool tables, and Gorge views
tiki bar • balanced • $$
Tropical cocktails and rare bottle shop in a retro-tiki setting downtown
Pacific Northwest • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Farm-to-table Gorge dining with seasonal menus and local wine pairings
New American • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Fine dining in a converted estate with garden views and wine cellar
Pizza • $$ • Best for: dinner
Wood-fired pizza with house-brewed beer in a bustling taproom
Scandinavian • $$ • Best for: brunch
Scandinavian brunch with Norwegian pancakes and Swedish hash
Cafe • $ • Best for: brunch
Local coffee roastery with breakfast sandwiches and pastries
New American • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Wood-fired seasonal cuisine with an emphasis on local ingredients
American • $$ • Best for: dinner
Craft brewpub with burgers, pub food, and hilltop views of the Gorge
Mexican • $ • Best for: late-night
Authentic street tacos and burritos — best cheap eats in Hood River
hotel • Max 4 guests
Riverfront hotel with pool, hot tub, and Columbia River views
resort • Max 4 guests
Historic 1921 resort on a cliff above the Columbia with a 208-foot waterfall
boutique-hotel • Max 4 guests
Stylish converted schoolhouse across the river with a rooftop soaking pool
house • Max 12 guests
Private homes with decks overlooking the Gorge and Mt. Hood
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