Hood River, OR Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Adjacent to the Columbia River, north of Mount Hood, charming little HOOD RIVER is a gusty center for river windsurfing and mountain biking, with outfitters' shops lining the streets and a riverfront park to take in the local sporting scene. It's a good base for exploring the gorge; one of the most exquisite places to stay in the entire region is the Columbia Gorge Hotel , 3000 Westcliff Drive (tel 541/386-5566 or 1-800/345-1921, www.columbiagorgehotel.com ; $200–250), whose impressive rooms and garden overlook the gorge just off I-84 at the far west end of town. More central, and less expensive … more »