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Hood River Travel Guide

Hood River is perfect for an adventure. This city in Oregon sits on the Columbia River and is home to some of the best outdoor recreational activities, all with Mount Hood in the background. The landscape means that mountain biking, paddle boarding, windsurfing and kayaking are all popular sports to do in the area. There are also a number of interesting museums, annual events and vineyards and breweries to enjoy here. When it comes to dining, there is everything from casual eats after a day in the hills, as well as upscale restaurants for a night out to remember.

Things to Do in Hood River

Top things to do include water sports down at Columbia River Gorge. Visitors can enjoy everything from paddle boarding to wind surfing and kite boarding. For mountain biking, head to Post Canyon and Surveyor’s Ridge and race along the fantastic trails with beautiful surroundings. There is also the Vista Ridge Trail at Mount Hood for exploring, which has spectacular view points across the Hood River.

Elsehwere, The Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum is a fascinating place to see vehicles and modes of transport from the past.

If you're arriving in the colder months, skiing is popular on Mount Hood during the winter.

Best Time to Visit Hood River

A popular time to visit Hood River is during the summer months when there is warm weather. However, spring is when the orchards bloom, which makes the city particularly beautiful. In addition, fall is a spectacular time to visit when the orange, yellow and red colors dominate the landscape.