Home to dramatic vistas, historic landmarks and welcoming hospitality, Hood River County is filled with adventure, culture and delicious dining. Enjoy miles of hiking, mountain biking trails and vertical ski runs on Mount Hood or try windsurfing, white water rafting, kiteboarding and more on the Columbia River.
Foodies can rejoice in the infamous "Fruit Loop" and farm-to-table restaurants; while wine connoisseurs will find no end of award-winning vineyards, featuring Oregon's highly praised Pinot Noir; and craft beer enthusiasts will love the county's breweries & hard-pressed cideries.
While you're in town, we encourage you to explore the art, history and natural beauty of Hood River - after all, the options for interesting activities, distinctive stories, and enticing photo opportunities are endless!
Fruit Loop
Hood River's 35-mile scenic drive known as the Fruit Loop has something for everyone. As you drive along the Loop past gorgeous pear, cherry, apple, nectarine and peach orchards, you’ll find farm stands, wineries, breweries, alpaca ranches, lavender farms, and great jams, jellies, pies, wines, beer and more!
Arts & Culture
Explore Hood River’s arts and culture scene at the Hood River History Museum, where you can learn about the history of Native American culture; timber & logging; and agriculture & recreation of the Mid-Columbia region. Also check out the Hood River Big Art Walking Tour, a rotating collection of impressive sculptures from regional artists.
Timberline Lodge
This luxury ski resort is located on the south side of Mount Hood and was built & furnished by local artisans during the Great Depression.
A National Historic Landmark, the lodge served as the exterior of the Overlook Hotel in THE SHINING.
Bonneville Hatchery
On your drive to Hood River, stop & see the Bonneville Hatchery. Built in 1909, the hatchery raises 6.6 million fall chinook, 900,000 spring chinook, 750,000 coho, 250,000 summer steelhead and 60,000 winter steelhead.
Multnomah Falls
Also along the way is the magnificent Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot tall, awe-inspiring waterfall.
Walk along Benson Bridge, which spans the fall at the first tier's base, to get a perfect view of the top tier's full 542-foot height and a vantage point over the second tier's 69-foot drop.
Golfing
Get out & enjoy the beauty of a unique golf experience in Hood River!
HOOD RIVER GOLF
1850 Country Club Road
Hood River, Oregon
INDIAN CREEK
3605 Brookside Drive
Hood River, Oregon
Whitewater Rafting
Experience the adventure of rafting in the Columbia River Gorge with these wonderful companies:
ALL ADVENTURES RAFTING | 800-743-5628
RIVER DRIFTERS | 800-972-0430
WET PLANET | 877-390-9445
Hiking
The options for hiking in Hood River are endless. From stunning Gorge views to mountain meadows, waterfalls to wildflowers, day hikes to overnighters, easy to strenuous...there’s something for everyone!
Windsurfing & Kiteboarding
Hood River has long been known as the windsurfing capital of the world; and recently they can boast that kiteboarding capital of the world is not far off. See for yourself!
BIG WINDS | 888-509-4210
BRIAN'S | 541-377-9463