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Hood River Best Anniversary Guide 2024

The view from the Irish Inn in Hood River

The Best things to do in Hood River for your Anniversary or your Weekend Getaway Guide!

Escape and celebrate your Anniversary at the best place to stay in Hood River “The Irish Inn”. Conveniently located on the main street of Hood River. With an unrivaled view of Mt Adams and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area from your room. Our new elegantly decorated rooms offer a one-of-a-kind experience.  Quiet and centrally located The Irish Inn is within walking distance to town and e-bike rentals. Leave your car and go explore the quaint Town of Hood River and a stroll along the Waterfront Park along the Columbia River. We are here to help you plan your day whatever the weather! Don’t delay book today!

Day 1.  Outdoor Adventures in Hood River

Explore the amazing scenic hikes along the Historic Columbia Gorge, take in the wildflowers and wild birds and butterflies in the mountain meadows. Take a picnic and delight in the countless waterfalls and river hikes on an electric bike allowing you to venture further and enjoy an amazing experience. At the Irish Inn we have an abundance of recommendations for all hiking abilities and sites you want to see mountain meadows, waterfall or scenic hikes we can help!  Whatever time of year it is you can be sure to find a fabulous hike.

Day 2. Visit The Best Hood River Wineries and craft breweries!

So many to choose from so we narrowed it down to the most established and recommended with stunning views. Take an e-bike or your car and explore a few wineries of your choice.  We have popular local seasonal events, Harvest Fest, Hood River Fly Inn, Hopps Fest, Cider Fest, Cherry Fest, Gorge Open Artists, Wildflower Walks in April. Hood River County Fair so check in with us at the Irish Inn when you arrive for the best local activates.

Hood River Wineries (with views)

Hood River Breweries

Hood River Cider

Hood River Distilleries

Day 3. Culinary Delights

 The Irish Inn is The majority of all our restaurants in Hood River pride themselves on locally grown produce from right here in the Columbia River Gorge and suppliers so you can’t really go wrong. However, there are favorites and we have listed them below with the best two breakfast spots located only 5 minutes’ walk from the Irish Inn.  If you are looking for something a little more exclusive, you can check in with Marchesi Vinyard & Winery to see when they will be holding their exclusive wine maker’s dinner?

Also Mount Hood Meadows ( www.SkiHood.com) have special seasonal summer dinners with limited seating. They usually only do 4 -5 special event dinners a season and get booked out quick so book that ahead as needed. Experience Star gazing nights and movie nights up there under the awesome shadow of Mount Hood.

Hood River Breakfast

Hood River Casual Dining

Hood River Fine Dining 

  • Riverside, 1108 E Marina Way, Hood River, (541)386-4410. Great river view while dining.
  • Celilo, 16 Oak Street, Hood River, (541)386-5710.
  • Stonehenge, 3405 Wine Country Ave, Hood River, (541)386-3940. Great Mt. Adams view from the patio.
  • 3 Rivers Grille, 601 Oak Street, Hood River, (541)386-8883. Great view of Mt. Adams from the outside deck.

Day 4. On the Mountain

Mt Hood Meadows

A winter getaway at the Irish Inn! You simply can’t come to Hood River without visiting Mount Hood our main attraction. There is so much to explore up on Mt Hood Meadows from a brew pub hiking trail, mushrooms hunting and of course skiing and snowboarding. Mount Hood Meadows is the largest lit ski area in the US excellent for night Skying. The small village of Government Camp offers a lot of Kids activates and restaurants our most favorite thing has to be the Alpine Slides in the summer a must do for adults and kids alike!

They also have additional activates like Skying, Sledding, Zip lining, Bungee jumping, Sled Rides down the town for the whole Family and Ski lift rides in the summer to reach certain hiking trails or just ride for the view!  These ski areas listed below have some of the best skying in America with world class powder and along with fantastic dining options you will be sure to enjoy this memorable trip.

Timberline Lodge

Drive from Hood River to see Timberline Lodge which was constructed in 1937 and sits on the south slope of Mt. Hood at an elevation of 6000ft also where “The Shining” was filmed. Enjoy a drink from this magnificent sky lodge and mountain retreat while enjoying the stunning multi mountain view of Mt Batchler and Mt Adams. Timberline Lodge also has hikes, snow cat rides, snowshoe hikes, a beautiful gift shop and pool.

Also known for being open 10 months of the year with a vertical incline of 4540 feet which is more than any other ski area in the US. This magnificent building is a sight to see in itself, marvel at the massive timber beams by the grand fireplace cut in the 1930’s.

Mt Hood Sky bowl

This area is more suitable for families with kids, 960 acres of skiing area and neon night’s snow tubing the kids will not get bored. Snow mobile tours skiing lessons and a relaxed atmosphere for all to enjoy. Copper Spur with just one lift is a family friendly ski area and the Crooked River Tavern is a great place to eat, we like to go up there for New Years and enjoy a quiet dinner in the snow, they have a great menu selection which we love to sample each year!

The Hood River Fruit Loop 

The Hood River Fruit Loop is located about 60Miles east of Portland. We are situated on the main street (Oak St) of Hood River which brings you to the beginning of the loop on HWY 35.  Grab an early bite to eat down town at “Freshies Bagels” then head to the upper valley to explore the magnificent views and mountain vistas.

Drive the Fruit Loop Road and you won’t be disappointed, 35 miles of farms and orchards to visit. Indulge in homemade pies, cookies, jellies, and jams. The Fruit Loop can take an enjoyable 2-3 hours to complete with almost 30 different Farm Stands selling and growing many different fruits, vegetables flowers and delicious apple cider, a local favorite.

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We look forward to seeing you in Hood River and the Columbia Gorge. Every room of our property has excellent views of the local mountains and the Columbia River. We are located just a 10-minute stroll to downtown Hood River. Enjoy great dining, cozy coffee shops, award winning wine's and beer's and a lot more can be found for those searching out foodie options.

Our property is centrally located in the Columbia Gorge so you can use us as your Basecamp when exploring Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, The Fruit Loop, Crown Point and 100's of hiking trails.
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