The Gallery 301 in downtown Hood River, Oregon, offers a tapas bar and art featuring local Columbia Gorge and renowned International artists. Enjoy a wonderful variety of small plates or tapas of gourmet cheeses, meats, veggies, almonds and more served with a choice of Spanish, French and Columbia Valley Wines. The Gallery 301 also has pottery vessels, and hosts jazz on a Friday night, the menu includes a mixed plate of tapas, or a cheese plate, or cheese and veggie plate, they also serve tea and coffee and other soft beverages, and their location in the historical butler building is the perfect venue for wedding receptions, corporate events and parties in an elegant setting with open floor plan and large mezzanine.READ MORE

Marchesi Vineyards and Winery in Hood River, Oregon, grow exceptional Italian varietals in the rich soil and perfect climate of the Columbia River Gorge. Here they grow barbera, pinot grigio, dolcetto and pinot nero, and the newly expanded tasting room offers beautiful surrounds, Italian decor, and outdoor patio and spectacular views, come enjoy a heady glass of award winning wine with them. Marchesi Vineyards and Winery are available for purchase on-line as well and there's a wine Club Paesano with several wines dedicated exclusively to club member as well as specially selected wines, really well worth joining. READ MORE

Wy'East Vineyards in Hood River, Oregon, grows pinot noir, pinot gris and chardonnay grapes, they also source grapes from other excellent vineyards in the gorge. Visit the tasting room complete with deck and patio, waterfall and pond views, to sample some of their hand crafted wines and enjoy a picnic lunch. Wy'East Vineyards also have two venues for private events in a scenic rural atmosphere and they can cater from 10 to 300 guests in a spectacular setting with quality wines and meals. There's also a wine shop and wine selections include the pinot gris, tilly jane white, chardonnay, pinot noir blue chip, pinot noir reserve, a syrah and cabernet sauvignon as well as cloud cap select.READ MORE

The Hood River Hotel offers 41 renovated guest rooms and suites in classic European style with modern conveniences and spectacular views of the Columbia River, downtown Hood River or of their Roof Top Garden. This historical gem was built in 1911 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and rooms come complete with antique reproductions, there's a lobby with wood burning fireplace, and the Cornerstone Cuisine Restaurant serves a menu of traditional favourites made from pure, fresh and natural ingredients. The Hood River Hotel is the perfect wedding venue with excellent tailor made wedding packages and catering services, they also cater to meetings and banquets with versatile spaces and distinctive cuisine. There's free WIFI, satellite TV, a fitness center and sauna area and so much more, it's all here including suites with fully equipped kitchenettes and living areas.READ MORE

Double Mountain Brewery and Taproom in Hood River, Oregon, offers a fun and comfortable atmosphere where locals and tourists mix in the taproom for fun, pizza, salads, beer and more beers, there's even a new side room for music nights. Enjoy a wonderful vibe, bar stools and comfortable couches in the taproom and indulge in beer on tap or a seasonal draft, the brewery makes four year round beers as well as seasonal varieties, one-offs and even experiments for you to indulge in. The Double Mountain Brewery and Taproom even have a store with great Double Mountain merchandise including hats, hoodies, T-shirts, vessels and more for ladies and men, come enjoy.READ MORE

Leah's Lunch in Hood River, Oregon is a local food truck serving delicious and healthy meals from a great menu that is ever changing, served with smoothies, water and juices. Delectable menu items include breakfast scrambles and wraps, burritos and quesadillas, tapas inspired by the seasons, pastas, curries, salads and more, and don't forget dessert, they're guiltless, they also have gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options. Leah's Lunch is available for public and private events and catering and can travel to your location, deliver food or utilize the on-site kitchen, and functions include parties, rehearsal dinners, weddings, festivals and so much more.READ MORE

Packer Orchards and Bakery in Hood River, Oregon, with acres of apples, pears, cherries, peaches, apricots, prunes, and nectarines, and their bakery offers delectable delights of jam varieties, fruit pies, seasonal fruit and more, all mouthwatering. Packer Orchards and Bakery also stocks great gifts, Handmade candles and white honey as well as delicious baked goods made fresh daily, come try their homemade pie fillings all conveniently available on-line too. Great gifts and gift boxes are available with custom labels and colors, they will help you pick the perfect gift for any occasion.READ MORE

Foothills Yarn and Fiber is a knitting shop in Hood River, Oregon, specializing in natural yarns and there's an excellent selection of quality yarns, raw alpaca fiber, alpaca rovings, supplies, books, and gifts. They also sell spinning wheels, looms, weaving and spinning tools as well as supplies, and the alpaca yarn includes baby alpaca, knitting and crochet yarns including silk and bamboo yarn, and there's soft wool yarn too. Foothills Yarn and Fiber also welcomes you to visit the alpacas located at the Cascade Alpaca ranch to meet the rare and beautiful animals and their babies.READ MORE

The Crazy Pepper Cantina and Mexican Restaurant in Hood River, Oregon brings you family recipes of great Mexican cuisine in a fun, relaxed atmosphere right here in Columbia River Gorge. This Authentic Mexican dining from a great menu includes all the favorites, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, tamales, chile relleno, seafood, breakfast items and so much more, and there are gluten free and vegetarian options available as well as lunch specials and happy hour. The Crazy Pepper Cantina and Mexican Restaurant has flat screen TV's with full sports packages, and a full service bar, is air conditioned and handicap accessible. They also offer catering to large parties of 10 and more, come for a wonderful, authentic Mexican experience.READ MORE

Big Winds is located in the Columbia River Gorge of Hood River, Oregon, and is one of the largest windsurfing, kiteboarding and stand up paddleboarding product and accessory stores in the United States. Also here is a windsurfing and stand up paddleboarding school with experienced staff and program lessons include private lessons for men and women, all ages welcome, kids camps and junior camps. They have a huge demo and rental fleet available as well and a retail shop with all your windsurfing, kiteboarding and stand up paddleboarding gear, inflatables and accessories, visit Big Winds today.READ MORE