Hood River Oregon Attractions
Cast Performing Arts Center
105 4th St, Hood River, OR 97031, phone: (541) 387-8855
Hood River County Historical Museum
300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River, Oregon 97031, Phone: (541)
386-6772
The Hood River County Historical Museum is dedicated to the collection,
preservation and display of valuable documents, photographs and
artifacts that reflect and portray the “story” of Hood River County and
the Mid-Columbia area. Through exhibits, special events and educational
programs the museum is a vital and active part of the community.
International
Museum of Carousel Art
304 Oak St., Hood River, Oregon, phone: 541-387-4622, email:
tours@carouselmuseum.com
Home to the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of antique
carousel art, the IMCA invites you to explore the rich history of this
nostalgic machine. We are open 7 days a week Monday-Thursday 10-3 and
Friday-Sunday 11-4. We are happy to schedule tours at anytime. We have
great new displays! Look for the our new signs on the freeway.
Koberg
Beach State Recreation Site
Once upon a time -- from about 1915 to
about 1950 -- a giant wonderful dance hall and outdoor resort
existed at Koberg Beach. When the town of Hood River wanted to
cool off or go ballroom dancing to the sounds of a swing
orchestra, they went to Koberg Beach. Eventually, the ballroom
and the beach had to make way for the rising Columbia River
when hydroelectric dams were constructed. For a complete view
of the way it was, go see the Koberg Beach exhibit at the Hood
River County Museum in Hood River.
Seneca
Fouts Memorial State Natural Area
This would be a great place for a
convention if you were a bighorn sheep. In other words, the
terrain is rocky, mountainous, desolate and beautiful. This is
the third leg of state parks joined together at Mitchell
Point.
Starvation Creek State Park
Zooming down Interstate 84 eastbound,
you might very well miss this tiny park. Nestled at the base
of the sheer walls of the Columbia Gorge, Starvation Creek is
much more than it appears. Recently re-opened after
reconstruction of the aging (and failing) water system,
Starvation Creek is a feast for the eyes and feet.
Viento
State Park
Gorge, the park's name, pronounced vee-EN-toe,
is Spanish for wind. Just an odd coincidence, actually. In
this case, the Viento comes from the first letters of three
railroad tycoons - Villard, Endicott, and Tollman -who put the
first railroad in the area. Where a railroad station once
stood is now the home of one of the Gorge's best kept secrets:
Viento is a great place to camp! With modern campsites, Viento
almost always has a spot available when other campgrounds in
the area are full. No reservations are accepted; camping is
first-come, first-served. On weekends in the summer, rangers
provide interpretive programs. A fully-accessible restroom is
located here.
Vinzenz
Lausmann Memorial State Natural Area
The family of Vinzenz Lausmann gave 126
acres of rugged scenic land to the State of Oregon in his
memory. This park adjoins two other state parks tract near
Mitchell Point located about 5 miles west of Hood River on
Interstate 84. A plaque honoring Mr. Lausmann is at the foot
of the park, where a trail leads the visitor up the steep
faces of fir, alder and maple which define the Columbia River
Gorge in this area. The views of the Gorge from this trail are
spectacular.
Wygant
State Natural Area
The Wygant trail -- six miles west of
Hood River -- was a gift to Oregon honoring the memory of the
Wygant family. This park adjoins two other state parks near
Mitchell Point 5 miles west of Hood River on Interstate 84. A
trail strikes through the park in a dense, hilly wilderness
area that was once the old Oregon Trail and later the Historic
Columbia River Highway. The first mile of this trail is on
pavement that hasn't had an automobile on it for 50 years (it
still has the yellow divider stripe). As it moves into the
wilderness, Wygant trail penetrates a dense forest hillside
along a gurgling creek. It is an ideal spot for backpackers
who are looking for a little solitude.
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