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Cascade Locks

· Cascade Locks, OR

Why you should go…

Cascade Locks Tourism Committee operates the official visitor site for the city of Cascade Locks, Oregon, located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge about 44 miles east of Portland. It promotes local hiking, biking, historical sites and water activities, and serves as a guide to area lodging, dining, shopping and events. The town's visitor information center operates out of the Cascade Locks Historical Museum.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Cascade Locks, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Bike the Gorge

    $50+

    E-bike and mountain bike rentals with guided and self-guided tours to Columbia River Gorge waterfalls.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Ebike Multnomah Falls

    $50+

    Self-guided e-bike rentals along the Historic Columbia River Highway past Multnomah Falls and other Gorge waterfalls.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Always Catchin Fishing Charters

    $50+

    Licensed guide service running salmon, steelhead and sturgeon fishing trips on the Columbia River.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Columbia Gorge Tourism Alliance

    Free

    Regional tourism office promoting scenic drives, waterfalls and food trails across the Columbia River Gorge.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Hood River

    Free

    Official tourism bureau for Hood River, Oregon, with guides to Gorge wineries, outdoor recreation and dining.

    19 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Downtown Camas

    Free

    A nonprofit merchants association promoting shopping, dining and events in historic downtown Camas, Washington.

    25 mi awayMore like this