- The list below includes 42 free or cheap things to do in or near Hood River, Oregon, including 41 different types of inexpensive activities like Breweries, Farms & Ranches, Parks and River.
- From Columbia River Gorge to Mount Hood, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hood River and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cascade Locks and The Dalles.
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36.9 Miles
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40700 E Historic Columbia River Highway, Corbett, OR 97014
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Built in 1918, The Vista House At Crown Point serves as an historic rest area and scenic observatory overlooking the Columbia River. Part of a larger state park, the structure also contains a museum gift shop and espresso bar.
37.2 Miles
Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of the Columbia River Gorge at Crown Point State Scenic Corridor. The corridor also features the Vista House, which houses a museum and gift shop.
37.3 Miles
Stereotyped as among the most scenic drives and historic walking areas of Oregon, the Crown Point State Park indeed lives up to its typecast. It is a perfect spot for photography, hiking and picnicking.
37.6 Miles
A natural and sustainable Jacob sheep farm, Drumcliffe Farm produces fleece and wool that it sells to local spinners and textile makers. The farm also raises chickens, and sells wool and fleece directly.
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Depending on the path chosen, Devil's Rest Trail has an elevation gain of 2,550 feet and can be 3.5 miles one way or half that. The trail is dog friendly and the scenery includes a number of waterfall views.
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Scenic Columbia River Hwy. Exit 28, Corbett, OR 97019
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Offering stunning views of the Columbia River and the Gorge, Angel's Rest Hiking Trail is a moderately steep and challenging trail about 2.5 miles in length. Visitors completing Angel's Rest Trail can move on to Devil's Rest, a longer trail.
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With a more subtle flow than any other falls in the region, the Wahkeena Falls has a total height of 242 feet, while the tallest drop is of 180 feet.
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State Highway 30 from Troutdale to The Dalles, Troutdale, OR 97060
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A historic highway built in the beginning of the 20th century the Columbia River Highway runs for approximately 75 miles and is the oldest scenic highway in the country. It is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, and recognized as a National Historic Landmark.
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State Highway 30, Troutdale, OR 97060
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Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area is favorited by locals and tourists alike for its lush, green natural beauty and roaring cascading waterfall. The area features a scenic hiking trail that leads to the best waterfall viewing location.
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Those who are interested in learning more about the area's logging industry may enjoy what the Sandy Area Historical Museum has to offer. The museum also offers visitors access to its research library.