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Hood River

202 Cascade Ave Ste B · Hood River, OR

Why you should go…

The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce operates as Visit Hood River, the official tourism and visitor information organization for Hood River, Oregon. Its visitor center sits at the confluence of the Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade Range and offers a free travel guide covering dining, wineries, outdoor recreation, agritourism and lodging. It also maintains VisitHoodRiver.com with event listings and business referrals for travelers.

  • #visitor center
  • #wine country
  • #outdoor
  • #scenic
  • #windsurfing

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 Hood River, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Mount Hood Railroad

    $25–$50

    A century-old scenic train line running narrated excursions through the Hood River Valley beneath Mt. Hood.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Date Night

    Gorge Sail Ventures

    $50+

    Private two-hour sailing charters on the Columbia River Gorge aboard a 34-foot yacht from Hood River Marina.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Wet Planet Whitewater

    $50+

    Guided whitewater rafting and kayaking outfitter on the White Salmon River near Hood River.

    1.3 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.

    14 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    The Dalles

    Free

    Columbia River Gorge town whose chamber of commerce also runs the official visitor center.

    17 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Cascade Locks

    Free

    Columbia River Gorge town known for the Bridge of the Gods, Bonneville Dam and river tours.

    19 mi awayMore like this