We test the waters so you can jump right in. Here, the best restaurants, shops, and experiences for you and your guests to enjoy over your wedding weekend in Hood River and throughout the Columbia River Gorge!
01. Drive the Fruit Loop
This 35-mile scenic drive through the valley’s orchards, forests, farmlands and friendly communities is one of the area’s top attractions. Click here for more information.
The Gorge White House
Fox Tail Cider
Glassometry Studios
Hood River Lavender Farms
Draper Girls Country Farm
Apple Valley Farm Store
Mt View Orchards
The Old Trunk
02. Tour the Waterfalls
The geology of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area lends itself to some of the most spectacular waterfalls anywhere. Starting with the towering 620-foot Multnomah Falls, choose to hike in for a closer look.
Multnomah Falls
Wahclella Falls
Dry Creek Falls
Tamanawas Falls
03. Explore the Great Outdoors
With trails ranging from easy to expert, Hood River is a great place to explore new areas by foot, by bike or on horseback. And, if you want to learn a new sport—from fly-fishing to sailing to mountain biking!
Hood River Adventures
MtNBarrel
Roamerica
Timberline Lodge
04. Soak up Art and Culture
Hood River is home to many talented artists, actors, writers and musicians. Try your hand at glassblowing or painting—or simply support our local artists by attending open studio tours and craft shows.
Columbia Center of the Arts
Columbia Gorge Discovery Museum
Gorge Artists
Hood River Saturday Market
Makers Northwest
Maryhill Museum of Art
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum / WAAAM
05. Take a Culinary Odyssey
Tour one of our many wineries, take a brewery tour, visit one of many local coffee roasters or food carts, or opt for a gourmet meal at one of many fine dining options in town. Numerous culinary surprises await in Hood River!
Boda’s Kitchen
Camp 1805
Celilo Restaurant
Doppio Coffee
pFriem Family Brewers
06. Make a Splash
Hood River put itself on the world windsurfing map in the 1980s and continues to lure enthusiasts from all over the world. Take the family to Waterfront Park, where from the swimming beach you can watch windsurfers and kiteboarders.
Big Winds
Cascade Kiteboarding
Gorge Paddling Center
Wet Planet Whitewater
Zoller’s Outdoor Odysseys
07. Shop til you Drop
Hood River offers an eclectic mix of locally owned specialty stores where you can find jewelry, clothing, toys, books, stationary, locally made products, outdoor gear and more.
Apple Green
Arome
Bend in the Road
Chemistry Jewelry
Doug’s
G. Williker’s Toy Shoppe
Parts + Labour
The Ruddy Duck
Twiggs
Waucoma Bookstore
08. Cross the Bridge!
Cross over the Hood River Bridge and you will find Bingen, White Salmon and Lyle offer a delicious mix of wineries, breweries, as well as locally owned specialty stores.
Cor Cellars
Domaine Pouillon
Everybody’s Brewing
Feast Market
Henni’s Kitchen and Bar
Kanso Collective
Red Tail Collective
Syncline Wine
Tarwater Tavern
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