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Hood River is a city in Oregon on the Columbia River. The Columbia River Gorge funnels consistent wind along the water which has made Hood River an internationally renowned destination among kiteboarders and windsurfers. It is also known as an agritourism destination.
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This antique air and auto museum has a world class collection of over 300 pristine vehicles. The museum also hosts the Hood River fly-in on the weekend after Labor Day every year.
This park at the Hood River waterfront has paths, sitting areas, and a swimming hole. A great place to watch kiteboarders and windsurfers from the shore during summer afternoons.
Take a 1.5-hour train ride up the Hood River Valley along the river, through orchard land, and up to mountain vistas.
This paved section of the historic Columbia River Highway was re-opened to public access in 2000, 50 years after the highway was closed. Walk or bike along the 4-mile path and see excellent views of the Columbia River Gorge, as well as the transition from lush forest to the more arid high desert of the eastern gorge. Near the eastern end of the trail are two restored tunnels carved through the rock.
A bouldering gym located in downtown Hood River in an old church.
Double Mountain is a local brewery started by former Full Sail employees. Food and beer are available at their downtown taproom.
One of Oregon's early breweries is now one of the state's largest. The brewpub offers food and drink, and brewery tours are also available.
A brewery specializing in Belgian style ales founded by former employees of Full Sail has grown to be very popular in the region. Their waterfront tasting room offers food and beer on tap.
A true microbrewery on the main strip of White Salmon.
Local craft distillery with a tasting room at the Hood River Waterfront.
A local distillery with over 80 years of history in the Hood River area. They have a store and tasting room in downtown Hood River.
A historic hotel with cozy 1900s-era gardens out front and spa services available.
This hotel with hostel-style accommodations and amenities is in a newly renovated historic schoolhouse (and former hostel) in Bingen, across the river from Hood River. A new bathhouse and sauna building is available for use by both guests and the public (a single visit pass is $25). For those who are interested in a social experience, there are outdoor and indoor common areas, as well as a gymnasium.
A 1911 hotel in central Hood River offering bunks, rooms, and suites. Sauna and cafe are available to guests.
By bus
Columbia Area Transit (CAT) operates the Columbia Gorge Express which connects from Gateway Transit Center in Portland to Hood River about 4 times per day. The trip takes about 85 minutes.
By train
You can also take the Amtrak Empire Builder to Bingen, Washington just across the river. Coach tickets for the 90-minute trip from Portland are often as low as $7.
By bus
Columbia Area Transit (CAT) operates public buses in the area. There is a city loop that winds around town and connects most of the prominent destinations around town.
By bike
Hood River has ample cycling in the city proper, as well as e-bike rentals available downtown.
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