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Gorge spa days, pinot-patio lunches, and rosé-float afternoons
Hood River for brides is a Columbia Gorge Hotel spa morning, pinot-tasting at Stave & Stone, and a styled rosé float on the river.
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Trip terms sheet included.
What to do
beach • 3 hours
Learn kiteboarding in the windsurfing capital of the world
brewery tour • 3-4 hours
Walk between Hood River's acclaimed breweries and cideries
skiing • Full day
2,150 acres of Cascades skiing 45 minutes from downtown Hood River
wine tour • Half day
35-mile scenic loop through orchards, wineries, cideries, and farm stands
biking • 3 hours
Legendary trail network with freeride and cross-country options
wine tour • 3-4 hours
Tour Hood River's hidden wine scene with Gorge views and Italian varietals
tour • 2-3 hours
Iconic 620-foot waterfall — Oregon's most visited natural wonder, 40 min away
kayaking • 2-3 hours
Paddleboard and kayak rentals on the Columbia River with Gorge scenery
spa • Half day
Historic hotel spa with Gorge-view treatment rooms
luxe picnic • 2 hr
Styled picnic with charcuterie + Gorge vineyard views
Where to go out
beer garden • chill • $$
Iconic Gorge brewery with a rooftop patio overlooking the Columbia River
beer garden • chill • $$
Belgian-inspired craft ales with a riverfront deck and stunning Gorge views
beer garden • balanced • $$
Locals' favorite brewery with great pizza, house cider, and a patio
wine bar • chill • $$
Curated wine and craft beer tasting bar with Oregon-focused selection
beer garden • chill • $$
Sour beer specialists with a beautiful timber-frame taproom
bar • chill • $$
Craft cider house with Gorge fruit ciders and a sunny outdoor patio
cocktail bar • chill • $$
Craft distillery tasting room with house spirits and creative cocktails
tiki bar • balanced • $$
Tropical cocktails and rare bottle shop in a retro-tiki setting downtown
cocktail lounge • chill • $$
Candlelit winery tasting room — rosé by the glass with Gorge views
Where to eat
New American • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Fine dining in a converted estate with garden views and wine cellar
Pizza • $$ • Best for: dinner
Wood-fired pizza with house-brewed beer in a bustling taproom
Scandinavian • $$ • Best for: brunch
Scandinavian brunch with Norwegian pancakes and Swedish hash
Cafe • $ • Best for: brunch
Local coffee roastery with breakfast sandwiches and pastries
New American • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Wood-fired seasonal cuisine with an emphasis on local ingredients
American • $$ • Best for: dinner
Craft brewpub with burgers, pub food, and hilltop views of the Gorge
Mexican • $ • Best for: late-night
Authentic street tacos and burritos — best cheap eats in Hood River
PNW farm-to-table • $$$ • Best for: brunch
Downtown candlelit bistro — Sunday brunch with champagne
Where to stay
hotel • Max 4 guests
Riverfront hotel with pool, hot tub, and Columbia River views
resort • Max 4 guests
Historic 1921 resort on a cliff above the Columbia with a 208-foot waterfall
boutique-hotel • Max 4 guests
Stylish converted schoolhouse across the river with a rooftop soaking pool
house • Max 12 guests
Private homes with decks overlooking the Gorge and Mt. Hood
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Real venues from the list above, parallel tracks for the pregnant friend and the sober bridesmaid, and a trip terms sheet for the group chat so nobody gets a Venmo surprise. Free. No card.
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