Wind Sports

Kite the Gorge--learn to kiteboard

Big Winds-lessons and equipment for windsurfing, kiting & winging; also SUP (stand up paddle boarding)

NorthWave Sails--Wing and Foil rental and instruction

Windance-Complete shop for new and used equipment

Hiking & Biking

Dog Mountain-Washington side, vigorous hike, great views

Rowena Plateau- nice day hike

Oregon eBikes--rentals and sales

Doug's-clothing and hiking/camping gear

Brews

Full Sail Brewing--Excellent brew, good food & merch

Double Mountain Brewing--Solid beer selection, great pizza

pFriem Brewing- Belgium Style--don't miss it.

Ferment Brewery-Great beer, cool outdoor space with gas fire pits

Wine Tasting

Marchesi--Italian influenced

Mt Hood Winery--Amazing views of Mt Hood

Stave & Stone Estates--Taste wine & view Mt Adams

The Pines Vineyard-tasting room on Oak Street in HR

Gorge White House - Winery, cider, you-pick fruit

Wy'East Winery- Up highway 35

Grateful Vineyard up valley in Parkdale--scenic!

Museums

WAAAM --Amazing collection of aircraft & vintage cars

Hood River Discovery Museum- On the waterfront

Gorge Discovery Center Learn about the geology & ecosystems--The Dalles, OR

Columbia Gorge Museum  Stevenson, WA

Golf

Indian Creek Golf  Views of Mt Hood & Mt Adams

Hood River Golf & Country Club- Affordable!

Elk Ridge Golf in Carson, WA

Skamania Lodge - Beautiful resort 30 min west of HR

Lodging

Best Western-Riverside  Don't miss their restaurant!

Hood River Hotel  Location! Vintage

Hampton Inn & Suites  Water views

Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa - Historic, great views

Restaurants

Celilo's Fine dining

The Mequitery - favorite of locals

Three Rivers Grill Downtown with river view

Bette's Place  Start your day right-wind fans & locals

Egg River  Popular breakfast on 13th & Oak St

Fishing

Gorge Fly Shop  Gear and Guides

Big Y Fly  Gear & Guides