Hood River
Oregon · ~1 hour east of Portland on I-84
The hub of the Gorge: a waterfront town known for windsurfing and kiteboarding, orchards, breweries, and a walkable downtown with a steady run of live music and festivals.
22 events listedThings to do in the Gorge, town by town
The Columbia River Gorge is a string of small towns on both banks of the river, from Cascade Locks near Portland out to Maryhill. Pick a town for its events, venues, and drive time.
Gorge towns
Bingen
Washington · ~1 hour 10 minutes from Portland
White Salmon’s riverside neighbor on the Washington shore, right at the north end of the Hood River bridge.
2 events listedWhite Salmon
Washington · ~1 hour 10 minutes from Portland via I-84 and the Hood River bridge
A small Washington-side town on the bluff above the river, just across the Hood River bridge, with a tight-knit music and brewery scene.
2 events listedThe Dalles
Oregon · ~1 hour 20 minutes east of Portland on I-84
The historic east end of the Gorge, with a theater district, wineries, river access, and a growing run of comedy, music, and food nights.
2 events listedMosier
Oregon · ~1 hour 10 minutes east of Portland
A tiny orchard town between Hood River and The Dalles, at the start of the Rowena Crest drive.
1 event listedCascade Locks
Oregon · ~45 minutes east of Portland on I-84
The closest Gorge town to Portland, home to the Bridge of the Gods, the Pacific Crest Trail crossing, and a riverside brewery scene.
0 events listedStevenson
Washington · ~1 hour from Portland on WA-14
The Skamania County seat on the Washington side, with a lodge, a waterfront, and a reliable calendar of music and community events.
0 events listedCarson
Washington · ~1 hour from Portland on WA-14
A Wind River valley town north of Stevenson, with hot springs and a brewery.
0 events listedLyle
Washington · ~1 hour 20 minutes from Portland
Where the Klickitat River meets the Columbia, on the Washington side across from Rowena.
0 events listedParkdale
Oregon · ~1 hour 30 minutes from Portland via Hood River
An orchard town in the upper Hood River Valley with a straight-on view of Mount Hood.
0 events listedMaryhill
Washington · ~1 hour 45 minutes from Portland
The far east end of the Gorge, known for its museum, the Stonehenge memorial, and winery concerts above the river.
0 events listedHow the Gorge fits together
Interstate 84 runs the Oregon side from Portland through Cascade Locks, Hood River, Mosier, and The Dalles. Washington State Route 14 follows the north bank through Stevenson, Bingen, White Salmon, and Lyle. Bridges at Cascade Locks, Hood River, and The Dalles connect the two.
Most visitors base in Hood River and cross the bridge for an evening in White Salmon. Coming from Portland? Start here.