Area Activities: There are not many outdoor playgrounds as complete as the Columbia River Gorge and surrounding forests. Appreciate it all in restful admiration, or pursue your pleasures at your own pace. The Gorge is internationally renowned as a premier windsurfing destination, and the colorful action sport can excite spectators as much as sailors. The seemingly infinite trail systems of local, state and federal lands host an abundance of walking, mountain biking or hiking opportunities. A variety of challenging golf courses with sweeping scenic vistas captivate enthusiasts. Local ski resorts include Mt. Hood Meadows with three high speed quads among its nine chairlifts, and year-round skiing at Timberline. Thrilling kayaking and white water rafting excursions on the White Salmon and Klickitat rivers add to the area’s amusements, while anglers find paradise in the wealth of fishing experiences. Free bike rentals from the Inn will help you experience the area in a unique way. The Hood River Inn offers a wide array of affordable lodging and recreation packages for many activities.

Recreation Packages: Golf Packages Experience the challenging 18-hole Indian Creek Golf Course, with its breathtaking views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Our packages include golf for two, cart, practice balls, and lodging in a deluxe riverview room. Indian Creek is just 5 minutes away from the Hood River Inn. Discounts at other area courses (Husum Hills, Hood River CC, and Skamania Lodge) are available as well. Ski Packages Our affordable ski packages include two all day/night lift tickets to Mt. Hood Meadows, 30 minutes from the Hood River Inn. Enjoy river view accommodations and full breakfasts for one spectacular price. Rafting Packages Exhilarating white water rafting just doesn't get any better! Our rafting packages include a guided trip for two down the scenic White Salmon River, all dry gear, breakfast, lunch, and a deluxe riverview room.

Area Attractions One of the area’s greatest museums, the Gorge Discovery Center, just opened its doors to the public with interactive stories of the Gorge’s geology, Native American life, and pioneer history. The Gorge Discovery Center is located in The Dalles, 20 miles east of Hood River. Multnomah Falls, at 620 feet high, is Oregon’s top visitor attraction. Multnomah Falls is just 30 minutes from the Hood River Inn en route to Portland. See many other waterfalls along the drive, and reach dozens more by foot. Anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship will want to visit Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, built in the 1930s as a WPA project under President Roosevelt’s administration. The Maryhill Museum, just 40 minutes away in Goldendale, Washington, houses many unusual collections, and is a fabulous history lesson in itself. Enjoy a unique perspective of the wondrous Hood River Valley as a passenger on the historic Mt. Hood Railroad. Or partake in a paddle-wheel cruise on the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. If you’re like many visitors to the Gorge, you’ll also enjoy shopping in Hood River, driving the 47 mile guided Hood River Valley Fruit Loop tour and visiting antique shops or sampling regional wines and microbrews. Hood River is in the center of the 300,000 acre Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, offering an abundance of pristine lands. Admire the breathtaking vistas of the Hood River Valley’s lush orchard lands from Panorama Point, just a few miles south of the Hood River Inn. Or visit Lost Lake, where many enjoy fishing, canoeing, and swimming in picturesque waters reflecting snow-capped Mt. Hood. The list of attractions goes on and on! For more information, visit the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce.