Bed & Breakfast in Hood River Oregon?
Mar 18th, 2011, 10:22 PM
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Bed & Breakfast in Hood River Oregon?
We're going to the Columbia Gorge for three days in May. Should we stay in Hood River? We like to hike and want to see all the waterfalls (we'll be coming from Silver Falls State Park right before).
Does anyone have a good suggestion for a B&B around the Gorge? We're 63 yr old married couple with plenty of energy!
Also, how far is the Mount Hood park and trails from Hood River?
Thanks!
Does anyone have a good suggestion for a B&B around the Gorge? We're 63 yr old married couple with plenty of energy!
Also, how far is the Mount Hood park and trails from Hood River?
Thanks!
Mar 19th, 2011, 10:49 AM
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Hood River is a great base for exploring the gorge and for visiting Mt. Hood.
We like to stay at the Best Western Hood River in a room with a balcony overlooking the river. Breakfast was included in the room rate the last two times we stayed there.
Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood, is a scenic one-hour drive from Hood River.
In Hood River we like to have dinner at Celilo and something from Mike's Ice Cream afterward.
HTTY
We like to stay at the Best Western Hood River in a room with a balcony overlooking the river. Breakfast was included in the room rate the last two times we stayed there.
Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood, is a scenic one-hour drive from Hood River.
In Hood River we like to have dinner at Celilo and something from Mike's Ice Cream afterward.
HTTY
Mar 19th, 2011, 11:24 AM
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Hi Happy Trails,
Will definitely check out the Best Western. Normally we like to stay at traditional B&Bs but like the idea of having a balcony overlooking the river! Like your restaurant recommendation, too. Nothing like dinner and a walk to get ice cream. Fantastic. Thanks so much for your response,
Leslie
Will definitely check out the Best Western. Normally we like to stay at traditional B&Bs but like the idea of having a balcony overlooking the river! Like your restaurant recommendation, too. Nothing like dinner and a walk to get ice cream. Fantastic. Thanks so much for your response,
Leslie
Mar 19th, 2011, 11:24 AM
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Hi Happy Trails,
Will definitely check out the Best Western. Normally we like to stay at traditional B&Bs but like the idea of having a balcony overlooking the river! Like your restaurant recommendation, too. Nothing like dinner and a walk to get ice cream. Fantastic. Thanks so much for your response,
Leslie
Will definitely check out the Best Western. Normally we like to stay at traditional B&Bs but like the idea of having a balcony overlooking the river! Like your restaurant recommendation, too. Nothing like dinner and a walk to get ice cream. Fantastic. Thanks so much for your response,
Leslie
Mar 19th, 2011, 11:24 AM
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Hi Happy Trails,
Will definitely check out the Best Western. Normally we like to stay at traditional B&Bs but like the idea of having a balcony overlooking the river! Like your restaurant recommendation, too. Nothing like dinner and a walk to get ice cream. Fantastic. Thanks so much for your response,
Leslie
Will definitely check out the Best Western. Normally we like to stay at traditional B&Bs but like the idea of having a balcony overlooking the river! Like your restaurant recommendation, too. Nothing like dinner and a walk to get ice cream. Fantastic. Thanks so much for your response,
Leslie
Mar 19th, 2011, 11:48 AM
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Suggested route from Silver Falls which is nice, 214 north to Silverton, 213 NE to Molalla, 211 east through Estacada to Sandy. In Sandy get on US 26 east to Government Camp.
If you can afford it and they have rooms available, stay 1 night at the Timberline Lodge. At least check out the interior of the Lodge before heading north on Rt. 35 to Hood River.
Did you get a little click happy with the 3 responses?
Follow the "old" US 30 south of I-84 to see more waterfalls than just Multnomah. The old highway rejoins the Interstate at Troutdale.
If you can afford it and they have rooms available, stay 1 night at the Timberline Lodge. At least check out the interior of the Lodge before heading north on Rt. 35 to Hood River.
Did you get a little click happy with the 3 responses?
Follow the "old" US 30 south of I-84 to see more waterfalls than just Multnomah. The old highway rejoins the Interstate at Troutdale.
Mar 19th, 2011, 04:56 PM
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Hi Leslie,
When we show visitors the Columbia River Gorge, we take I-84 to Corbett to access the Historic Columbia River Highway and drive that road as far as Moltnomah Falls (there are great views and several waterfalls along the way).
We return to I-84 and drive to Hood River.
One of our favorite drive from Hood River is to continue on I-84 to Biggs Junction and cross the Columbia River to Maryhill, home of the Maryhill Museum and Maryhill Winery. The drive back to Hood River on WA-14 provides spectacular views of the gorge and Mt. Hood.
We also love the drive from Mt Hood to Timberline Lodge on OR-35. It affords spectacular view of Mt. Hood and, on the return, also of Mt. Adams in Washington.
If you like to visit wineries, there are many in the Columbia River Gorge: http://www.columbiagorgewine.com/
HTTY
When we show visitors the Columbia River Gorge, we take I-84 to Corbett to access the Historic Columbia River Highway and drive that road as far as Moltnomah Falls (there are great views and several waterfalls along the way).
We return to I-84 and drive to Hood River.
One of our favorite drive from Hood River is to continue on I-84 to Biggs Junction and cross the Columbia River to Maryhill, home of the Maryhill Museum and Maryhill Winery. The drive back to Hood River on WA-14 provides spectacular views of the gorge and Mt. Hood.
We also love the drive from Mt Hood to Timberline Lodge on OR-35. It affords spectacular view of Mt. Hood and, on the return, also of Mt. Adams in Washington.
If you like to visit wineries, there are many in the Columbia River Gorge: http://www.columbiagorgewine.com/
HTTY
Mar 19th, 2011, 06:56 PM
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Happy Trails and Tom Thanks for the driving advice. Tom, yes I got click happy! New laptop and I didn't think it responded. Thanks for your patience...
I went to the Gorge a few years ago with a friend and we drove the old highway checking out waterfalls and hiking and got as far as Hood River. Back the same way. We'll be coming from Silverton this time, so nice to get some driving advice.
Thanks so much to both of you. I just responded to several California inquiries to give back!!
I went to the Gorge a few years ago with a friend and we drove the old highway checking out waterfalls and hiking and got as far as Hood River. Back the same way. We'll be coming from Silverton this time, so nice to get some driving advice.
Thanks so much to both of you. I just responded to several California inquiries to give back!!
Mar 21st, 2011, 08:10 AM
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We have tons of great Bed and Breakfasts for you to try out; there are a couple great ones out in Parkdale that put you just 20-30 minutes from Mt. Hood National Forest of you can stay down in Hood River and experience the wonderful feel of the city during your stay. Check out this link for a comprehensive listing of B&B's in and around Hood River. Enjoy your stay! http://hoodriver.org/travelers-guide.../bed-breakfast
Mar 30th, 2011, 11:19 AM
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If you like historic hotels, The Columbia Gorge Hotel is very nice. My son recently stayed at The Best Western there and enjoyed his stay there. Full Sail Brewing is a nice place for a casual meal. ***kim*** 
