Brenda's Guidebook
Wineries
Casual winery with fun, welcoming atmosphere for all (including dogs). It has one of the best views in the Gorge from their winery on Underwood Mountain. Outside food allowed so feel free to bring a picnic. Reservations are required for tastings, and are recommended if you want to buy a glass or bottle.
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AniChe Cellars
71 Little Buck Creek RdCasual winery with fun, welcoming atmosphere for all (including dogs). It has one of the best views in the Gorge from their winery on Underwood Mountain. Outside food allowed so feel free to bring a picnic. Reservations are required for tastings, and are recommended if you want to buy a glass or bottle.
The Grateful Vineyard has wine, beer, and cider flights, with wood-fired pizzas, charcuterie boards, and s'mores. Indoor and outdoor dining. It is located at the base of Mt Hood with fantastic views of the mountain and surrounding orchards. In the summer, enjoy live music and u-pick flowers.
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Grateful Vineyard
6650 Trout Creek Ridge RdThe Grateful Vineyard has wine, beer, and cider flights, with wood-fired pizzas, charcuterie boards, and s'mores. Indoor and outdoor dining. It is located at the base of Mt Hood with fantastic views of the mountain and surrounding orchards. In the summer, enjoy live music and u-pick flowers.
Willow Wine Cellars is a family run winery and local secret located in Underwood. Their Albarino is one of our favorites. Stop in and say hello to Brendan and Tarnna, the kids and dogs. You won't find nicer people. Call ahead to make sure they're open. (541) 400-8613
Willow Wine Cellars
10481 Cook-Underwood RdWillow Wine Cellars is a family run winery and local secret located in Underwood. Their Albarino is one of our favorites. Stop in and say hello to Brendan and Tarnna, the kids and dogs. You won't find nicer people. Call ahead to make sure they're open. (541) 400-8613
Syncline is a boutique winery in Lyle with excellent wines. Tastings are $25 or $40 pp. Reservations required. Book from their website.
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Syncline Winery
111 Balch RdSyncline is a boutique winery in Lyle with excellent wines. Tastings are $25 or $40 pp. Reservations required. Book from their website.
Another winery with stunning views, great wines, and friendly folks. Pop in for a $15 tasting, or reserve an "experience" (tastings and picnics in special private areas).
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Phelps Creek Vineyards
301 Country Club RdAnother winery with stunning views, great wines, and friendly folks. Pop in for a $15 tasting, or reserve an "experience" (tastings and picnics in special private areas).
Attractions
Stop in for a cider tasting, pick some berries or flowers from the u-pick fields, have a snack. Lots to do here during a quick and easy pit stop on the Fruit Loop. Can be quite crowded on summer weekends so arrive early or come during the week.
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The Gorge White House
2265 OR-35Stop in for a cider tasting, pick some berries or flowers from the u-pick fields, have a snack. Lots to do here during a quick and easy pit stop on the Fruit Loop. Can be quite crowded on summer weekends so arrive early or come during the week.
Shop for vintage goods, have an ice cream or root beer float from the soda fountain, and head out back to the beautiful u-pick flower gardens. Karin and her crew would love to see you.
The Old Trunk
2958 Dee HighwayShop for vintage goods, have an ice cream or root beer float from the soda fountain, and head out back to the beautiful u-pick flower gardens. Karin and her crew would love to see you.
Wet Planet leads safe, well-organized, and heart-pounding whitewater trips down the White Salmon River during the summer. Don't miss it!
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Wet Planet Rafting and Kayaking
860 WA-141Wet Planet leads safe, well-organized, and heart-pounding whitewater trips down the White Salmon River during the summer. Don't miss it!
If you like to ski, head to Mt Hood Meadows. Diverse terrain, short lift lines, and great facilities. If you're not a skier, you can book a beginning snowshoe trip on the weekends, or hang out in the brand new bar/restaurant area.
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Mt. Hood Meadows
14040 OR-35If you like to ski, head to Mt Hood Meadows. Diverse terrain, short lift lines, and great facilities. If you're not a skier, you can book a beginning snowshoe trip on the weekends, or hang out in the brand new bar/restaurant area.
Take home some local all-natural highland beef, fresh eggs, or bespoke farm gear from the ranch shop at Little Seven Seven Ranch in Lyle. By appointment only.
L77 Ranch
386 Lyle Snowden RoadTake home some local all-natural highland beef, fresh eggs, or bespoke farm gear from the ranch shop at Little Seven Seven Ranch in Lyle. By appointment only.
Live music at The Pines 1852 tasting room downtown Hood River, every Friday night. A local favorite. Try a glass or two of wine while you're there.
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The Pines 1852 Tasting Room
415 Oak StLive music at The Pines 1852 tasting room downtown Hood River, every Friday night. A local favorite. Try a glass or two of wine while you're there.
There are two great places to rent kayaks and stand up paddleboards on the Waterfront - Hood River SUP and Kayak at the end of The Hook, and Gorge Paddling Center located at Nichols Basin (roughly across from the Sinclair Gas Station). Gorge Paddling Center is better for beginners as you can paddle around in Nichols Basin before venturing out to the Columbia River. Both offer tours as well. A must do in the summer! Try to get out in the morning when it's a bit calmer.
Hood River SUP and Kayak
Portway AvenueThere are two great places to rent kayaks and stand up paddleboards on the Waterfront - Hood River SUP and Kayak at the end of The Hook, and Gorge Paddling Center located at Nichols Basin (roughly across from the Sinclair Gas Station). Gorge Paddling Center is better for beginners as you can paddle around in Nichols Basin before venturing out to the Columbia River. Both offer tours as well. A must do in the summer! Try to get out in the morning when it's a bit calmer.
Coyote Wall Loop Trail is a 6.8 mile busy loop trail on the Washington side of the river. It features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is used for hiking, running, nature trips, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. There's a parking area with pit toilets, and dogs are allowed on leash. The views are gorgeous, but look out for ticks and rattlesnakes (especially in spring), and steep cliffs.
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Coyote Wall Trailhead
Old Highway 8Coyote Wall Loop Trail is a 6.8 mile busy loop trail on the Washington side of the river. It features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is used for hiking, running, nature trips, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. There's a parking area with pit toilets, and dogs are allowed on leash. The views are gorgeous, but look out for ticks and rattlesnakes (especially in spring), and steep cliffs.
Lost Lake is a stunning mountain lake located at the base of Mt Hood. The resort has two day use areas where you can rent paddle boats and kayaks, swim, and picnic. There's also a general store and restaurant. A great time for the family, especially on hot summer days.
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Lost Lake Resort
9000 Lost Lake RdLost Lake is a stunning mountain lake located at the base of Mt Hood. The resort has two day use areas where you can rent paddle boats and kayaks, swim, and picnic. There's also a general store and restaurant. A great time for the family, especially on hot summer days.
Relax and feel the healing properties of a soak in the natural mineral hot springs. There are private tubs in the bathhouse or an indoor public pool. It's a $12-$17 an hour, no frills experience. Call ahead, and bring your own towel.
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Carson Hot Springs Golf & Spa Resort
372 St Martins Springs RdRelax and feel the healing properties of a soak in the natural mineral hot springs. There are private tubs in the bathhouse or an indoor public pool. It's a $12-$17 an hour, no frills experience. Call ahead, and bring your own towel.
There's a bakery, bar, fresh produce, ice cream, homemade jams and canned goods, and more. Check for holiday events - like the Easter egg hunt, or the fall pumpkin patch. Great fun for the whole family. Packer Orchards also has a farm stand on the "Fruit Loop," but the Farm Place is a bit off the beaten path so make sure you get to the right place.
Packer Orchards And Farm Place
3020 Thomsen RdThere's a bakery, bar, fresh produce, ice cream, homemade jams and canned goods, and more. Check for holiday events - like the Easter egg hunt, or the fall pumpkin patch. Great fun for the whole family. Packer Orchards also has a farm stand on the "Fruit Loop," but the Farm Place is a bit off the beaten path so make sure you get to the right place.
The Ruins has live music and community events throughout the year, but is especially busy in the summer. It is accessed through the Mt Hood Railroad parking lot. Is is also a popular wedding venue.
The Ruins
13 Railroad StreetThe Ruins has live music and community events throughout the year, but is especially busy in the summer. It is accessed through the Mt Hood Railroad parking lot. Is is also a popular wedding venue.
Breweries
Some of the best beers in the Gorge, and food is pretty good too. Outdoor firepit area is great for a quick stop while visiting the Waterfront.
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pFriem Family Brewers
707 Portway AveSome of the best beers in the Gorge, and food is pretty good too. Outdoor firepit area is great for a quick stop while visiting the Waterfront.
Full Sail Brewery is a large commercial brewery in downtown Hood River. Visit the pub room where you can get some of the best pub food in town. Indoor and outdoor dining with views of the river. Don't miss the chicken wings.
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Full Sail Brewing Company
506 Columbia StFull Sail Brewery is a large commercial brewery in downtown Hood River. Visit the pub room where you can get some of the best pub food in town. Indoor and outdoor dining with views of the river. Don't miss the chicken wings.
Head over to downtown White Salmon and stop into Everybody's Brewing, another local favorite. Dine in the covered patio with outstanding views of the Gorge.
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Everybody's Brewing
177 E Jewett BlvdHead over to downtown White Salmon and stop into Everybody's Brewing, another local favorite. Dine in the covered patio with outstanding views of the Gorge.
Take a short drive to Cascade Locks, walk around the Waterfront area, see the Bridge of the Gods, and stop for lunch at Thunder Island. Their Smash Burger is the best burger in the area.
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Thunder Island Brewing Co
601 Wa Na Pa StTake a short drive to Cascade Locks, walk around the Waterfront area, see the Bridge of the Gods, and stop for lunch at Thunder Island. Their Smash Burger is the best burger in the area.
Stop in to Solera Brewery on a visit to Parkdale and commune with the locals. Located in an old house with an open air space out back, it has great food and beer.
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Solera Brewery
4945 Baseline DrStop in to Solera Brewery on a visit to Parkdale and commune with the locals. Located in an old house with an open air space out back, it has great food and beer.
Head upstairs to the restaurant and beautiful deck at Ferment Brewing Company for more delicious craft beers and kombucha. Have a salad, wrap or sandwich while you're there.
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Ferment Brewing Company
403 Portway AveHead upstairs to the restaurant and beautiful deck at Ferment Brewing Company for more delicious craft beers and kombucha. Have a salad, wrap or sandwich while you're there.
Food scene
Henni's in White Salmon is our favorite restaurant in the area. Great menu, craft drinks, comfortable outdoor or indoor dining, and perfect service.
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Henni's Kitchen & Bar
120 E Jewett BlvdHenni's in White Salmon is our favorite restaurant in the area. Great menu, craft drinks, comfortable outdoor or indoor dining, and perfect service.
Located in downtown Hood River, this is one of the finest restaurants in the area. Make sure to make a reservation.
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Celilo Restaurant & Bar
16 Oak StLocated in downtown Hood River, this is one of the finest restaurants in the area. Make sure to make a reservation.
The Riverside, located at the Best Western, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is the only place in the area to dine overlooking the Columbia River. As a bonus, the food is excellent!
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Riverside
1108 E Marina DrThe Riverside, located at the Best Western, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is the only place in the area to dine overlooking the Columbia River. As a bonus, the food is excellent!
Craving some fresh bread, cookies, pastries, sandwiches, and more? Pine Street is the best bakery in town. Closed on Sunday.
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Pine Street Bakery
1103 12th StCraving some fresh bread, cookies, pastries, sandwiches, and more? Pine Street is the best bakery in town. Closed on Sunday.
Breakfast, breakfast, big, hearty breakfast. Old school diner located downtown with outstanding diner food. Try the Dungeness Crab omelet or split one of their HUGE cinnamon rolls. Take home a whole pie for dessert
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Bette's Place
416 Oak StBreakfast, breakfast, big, hearty breakfast. Old school diner located downtown with outstanding diner food. Try the Dungeness Crab omelet or split one of their HUGE cinnamon rolls. Take home a whole pie for dessert
Solstice Pizza is located on the Waterfront. Great for in person dining or take-out pizza. There are lots of pizza options in the Gorge and this is our favorite by far.
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Solstice Wood Fire Pizza, Bar & Catering
501 Portway AveSolstice Pizza is located on the Waterfront. Great for in person dining or take-out pizza. There are lots of pizza options in the Gorge and this is our favorite by far.
Look for the ever-present line outside the green building on Oak Street and you'll find Mike's, a Hood River institution. Take your scoop across the street and sit under a big shady tree on the library gardens.
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Mike's Ice Cream
504 Oak StLook for the ever-present line outside the green building on Oak Street and you'll find Mike's, a Hood River institution. Take your scoop across the street and sit under a big shady tree on the library gardens.
When you've tired of wineries and breweries and have a hankering for a craft cocktail, head to Camp 1805 Distillery and Bar located next to Solstice Pizza on the Hood River Waterfront. Nosh on some nachos or a hummus plate with your drinks.
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Camp 1805
501 Portway AveWhen you've tired of wineries and breweries and have a hankering for a craft cocktail, head to Camp 1805 Distillery and Bar located next to Solstice Pizza on the Hood River Waterfront. Nosh on some nachos or a hummus plate with your drinks.
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Brenda’s Bikes
Your hosts Brenda and Peter rent bikes (2) and e-bikes (6) to our guests for rides on the popular Historic Columbia River Highway. Located near the entrance to the closed-to-traffic bike trail. Free parking, flexible hours, lower rates than you can find elsewhere. See the flyer in the unit or message Brenda on app.