A small little park outside of Hood River . The view was amazing . Mount Hood towering over the…read moremany orchards and wineries was breathtaking. Well worth a small side trip.

A surprising gem in the middle of nowhere! While on a drive through Hood River, this was an…read moreexcellent stop, not just for a bathroom but also to stretch legs, take some photos, and enjoy the quiet.

Had a fantastic experience at this 5 acre + museum with lots of amazing old airplanes and cars…read more Well laid out with good signage so you can wander. They offer mobility scooters too! Wonderful gift shop as well. I'm not an aviation buff, but this museum came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. Well worth the money!

Such a fun and educational experience! The founder is regularly at this spot and there are a lot of…read morevolunteers to help answer any questions you may have. They have a ton of different events they host throughout the year. Definitely will be back again!

Dreamy, intoxicating fields of lavender across the hillside, framed by views of Mt. Hood and Mt…read more Adams. The moment I stepped outside, the scent wrapped around me, all that blooming lavender releasing its calm into the air. This herb reminds me of spas, fresh linens, open windows, and quiet rooms. It's one of those fragrances that instantly softens everything, making me feel calmer. We arrived at the perfect moment. Peak lavender season in Oregon usually falls in early to mid July, with blooms running from late June through early August. The fields were exploding with color and scent, bees drifting from bloom to bloom doing what they do best. You're free to wander the rows, pick your own bouquet, browse their stand for lavender goods, and even grab a bite or drink from the on-site food truck. The location is spectacular, offering panoramic views of orchards, rolling hills, and wide-open countryside. They grow several varieties of lavender and craft their own products from essential oils, lotions, soaps, linen sprays, and more. It's family-run, intimate, and the definition of scenic. The farm is open seasonally but their online shop stays open year round.

Rolling fields of lavender in various shades of purple, and you guessed it, lavender! With the…read moregorgeous vistas, the intoxicating scent filling the air, Mt. Adams and the Cascade Mountains in the background - what's not to love? This little slice of Heaven is a must visit for anyone in the area and for those looking to visit Hood River on and partake in all this beautiful area has to offer. Extra bonus, it's not crowded! Located right off of Highway 30, there is plenty of parking. No admission to visit. Just $10 to clip yourself a bouquet, they provided the clippers. There is a charming farm store where you can buy various lavender products like essential oils and soaps and lavender themed gifts. They even provide blankets and umbrellas to borrow for those wishing to sit in the fields for a picnic. Don't worry, the bees won't bother you. They are busy doing their bee thing; pollinating is way more important than you! Lots of white Adirondack chairs amongst the lavender for those photo ops! The Columbia Gorge Crepes food truck is there serving delicious and hearty sweet and savory crepes. There are plenty of picnic tables in the shade to enjoy the crepes or a picnic you brought from home. Visit before the word gets out about this hidden gem! I believe they are only open on weekends while lavender is in bloom (July), so do check their website for dates and times.

The Fruit Loop in Oregon is such a fun way to get your fruits and wine in. This picturesque route…read moreis lined with fruit stands, lavender farms, wineries, and stunning orchards. There are cherries, apples, pears, and more. many of the stands offer the chance to pick your own fruit. One minute you're sampling farm-fresh fruit, and the next, you're sipping local wines with panoramic views of Mount Hood. The wineries are charming and offer a variety of wines. Fantastic Day!

Hood River is my happy place and that includes the wonderful Fruit Loop, worth driving in every…read moreseason to take in the incredibly stunning vistas! The 35 mile loop in Hood River Valley is peppered with farms and vineyards, many with farm stands or tasting rooms so you can sample and purchase the heavenly fruits, jams, pies, wines, hard cider, flowers and treats along the way. For me the ride is as exhilarating as the farm stands. Around every corner you catch glimpses of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams, depending on the direction you're heading, snow capped and standing tall and proud against a bright blue sky with rolling hills and vineyards in the foreground. As you head up 35, Mt. Hood becomes so large it spans the entire windshield of your car. Pull over on the side shoulder for some magnificent snapshots. During spring the hills are white and pink from the fruit tree blossoms creating incredible landscape images that are instagram worthy! The Cider Festival in April is worth the trip, pick up the map and visit the various cider houses for flights or pints. In the summer, visiting the lavender farms is a must! Rows and rows, acres and acres, of purple waves making for a wonderful backdrop. Blueberries, Marionberries, strawberries and cherries can be picked at many farms. Late summer, the sunflower farms are just stunning. Fall brings the Harvest festival with barrels of every varietal of apples and pears imaginable, and all things made from them! Of course there are pumpkins, gourds and corn as well. Most vineyards and stands have picnic tables outside so you can purchase and enjoy a meal and drinks right in the gardens and vineyards, perfect right now during Covid-19 times. Allows you to get out and enjoy the beauty of nature, safely. As you leave downtown Hood River you will see a sign for Panoramic Point. Turn and make this your first stop. The gates are currently closed so you can't drive your car up the hill, but it's worth parking and walking up the hill for the aptly named panoramic vista you will encounter. Next, visit the Gorge Whitehouse, my favorite and a must stop. The big White House with black shutters is located on a magnificent piece of property. The hills in muted shades of green and gold with fields of flowers and apple & pear orchards in the foreground is so stunning it almost looks like a painting. Get a pint of their pear-lemon cider and some snacks from the food truck and sit at a picnic table and just relax, enjoy, take it all in. Make sure to buy fresh picked cherries to take home! And a growler of the cider because you can only buy it there. You will thank me. A little further down the road is a Packer Orchards for fresh berry pies, cookies, jams, syrups and ice cream. Stop at Draper Girls Cider for delicious small batch ciders. In Parkdale, Solera Brewery has one of the best views of Mt. Hood from the picnic tables out back. Get an adult beverage and enjoy their pulled pork bowl, which is basically pulled pork nachos, and enough for two. There is always something spectacular to do and see along the Hood River Fruit Loop. It's a place I visit several times a year and never tire of it. Each season brings new vistas and bounty. The drive out there is just as gorgeous making it a pleasurable day trip or weekend. Go. Eat. Drink. Photograph. Enjoy.

I've been trying to contact this farm to take my son and daughter horseback riding, but they seem…read moreto be closed. Of the two numbers listed on their website, one is invalid and the other directs to a phone number not even affiliated with the farm. The poor lady who answered the phone was friendly and indicated Double Mountain incorrectly listed her number for reservations. So please do not call the number listed on their site for reservations since it's incorrect.

By far the best experience I have ever had, From the time we arrived to the time we left the staff…read morewas amazing... I initially advised Margo that I was going to propose to my now fiancé somewhere along the ride and well Marg and Laura Definitely help me out and made it perfect... The horses are great, staff is amazing and we had zero issues the day was legit perfect.... I'll have ridden horses before but my now fiancé has never been on one. They made sure to pick out the right horse for her and for a beginner she actually took control the horse and did not let it take control of her. People have to remember that horses are animals and that none are perfect, so whoever is reading this definitely plan a trip out there , enjoy the outdoors and have a good time :-)

Beautiful cherry and apple orchard with adorable animals! The owner was so friendly and helpful…read more Highly recommended stopping by, super kid friendly.

The owner was so genuine and nice. All the animals are precious and add such a fun experience to…read morethe farm.

One of the best arts & crafts plus harvest festivals I've ever experienced! Yes, they have all…read morethings pumpkins, gourds and apples to get you into the fall spirit. Additionally, they have two huge covered tents with dozens and dozens of talented artists and craftspeople selling their incredible and unique items. Covering a plethora of art mediums, you can find gorgeous hand blown glass, unique jewelry, wood sculptures and charcuterie boards (including utensils and serving pieces) lots of colorful and pastel ceramics and earthenware, photography of the PNW in many sizes, clothing and scarves, leather goods and accessories and much more. Lots of food vendors, too, with delicious sweet treats, cured meats, pepper jellies and jams, decadent chocolate and coffee to name a few. Live music all weekend and lots of food trucks in the area outside of the tents. And local fruit from farms along Hood River's famous fruit loop. There are so many varieties of apples and pears and you can fill a bag or basket with all types. Pumpkins, gourds and fall flowers like mums and ornamental cabbage are also for sale. Last year I spent over two hours in the craft area taking my time, walking up and down the aisles and then deciding on what gifts I would buy myself and others. I bought two water color prints that I framed and matted, both have views of Mt. Hood, my favorite Mountain! I love wood and picked up several Arcadia serving utensils and small cheese knives and spreaders and a vase. The earrings i purchased have so much movement and I wear them constantly. The treats disappeared quickly as did the large bags of apples I bought to make apple pies for the holidays. Located in the event area down by the river, make a day of it and watch the wind surfers, grab a bite to eat, visit the shops downtown and even go wine or cider tasting. It's fall, y'all, and this is the event that kicks it off! Held annually from Friday afternoon through Sunday at 5pm, I look forward to it every year and more and more friends come with me! Visit the website for dates and hours. For 2022, the Hood Eiver Harvest Valley Festival is Oct 7-9. Parking is on street and plentiful - most areas are free so look for those areas. Also a paid lot. Earlier is better (10am-noon) if you don't want to shop with crowds. See you there!

$12 admission a total rip off. Entry to buy from booths. The kids bounce houses have $ tickets.read more

My husband and I with our two kids (8 yo and 6 yo) experienced this room tonight. Dave was our host…read moreand the owner (who was awesome and friendly as can be!) probably felt for us as our kids were most likely not going to help in solving the problems and clues - yes we knew they were a bit too young, but why not start them early?!? You definitely need a minimum of four people as you will need to spread out and take all areas in smaller groups. My husband and I loved it. The clues, the puzzles and the theme/room props were extremely fun and nostalgic. We appreciate the kid friendliness of the room as well - probably good for age 10 and up! Great room if you haven't done one or have done several. We would go again, do another room, Dave! Our kiddos walked out of there saying how much fun the room was, thanks for making their first escape room a memorable one.

First time ever going to an Escape Room. Went with my partner and our two kids. We all had an…read moreamazing time! The escape room was challenging and much appreciated help was given as needed. The room was well designed with challenges for all levels. I would highly recommend going!

Much windier here. Stopped by after having lunch nearby. There's plenty of parking. Saw many…read morefamilies and people flying kites & a surfing. There are restrooms. Nice park to just enjoy the water & people watch.

Known as the 'Windsurfing Capital of the World', Hood River is a small city in Oregon, on the banks…read moreof the Columbia River. It is known for its concentration of craft breweries in the downtown area, and the ability to consume alcohol publicly on open sidewalks and parks. My wife, mother-in-law, and I drove intentionally to see the city during our visit to the Gorge, and stopped by the famous Park next to the River. It was drizzling and cold this day, so finding free street parking was easy. We found a place to sit, and admire the brave souls surfing. There is a small beach area, and children life jackets to share. And a nice grassy area with playground equipment.

This is a climb! Especially with my two bad knees. I'm glad I took the challenge because the views…read moreof The Columbia River are so gorgeous from above, but it's a one and done for me! Start the climb at the Horse Brew Pub and catch the first of six steep, cement steps. I was there on a sunny day but if you do the stairs in rainy weather, make sure you have appropriate shoes. no flip flops in any weather! The stairs - with hand rails - climb up to the neighborhoods with houses on the bluff overlooking the river. Lucky people! You wind up then gradually loop your way back down. There are some little, and I mean little, neighborhood parks and some have a bench to rest on while enjoying the view and stillness. I definitely had a rest. Once back in Hood River there are countless things to do! So many breweries that also serve hard cider, shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, wine tasting, ice cream - all walking distance and concentrated on three main streets, Oak and Cascade the most popular.

What a blast we had going up and down these stairs!! Other folks were friendly. Quite the workout…read moreand the view is wonderful! Can't miss this when you come into town. Makes the shopping or a coffee break all the more worth it