Hood River, OR, is a unique get-away for the vacationeer/traveler. Hood River is only 50 minutes from the Portland airport and yet is a total mindset away from urban life. You can travel to Hood River and be back home with less than 1/2 tank of gasoline from the Portland area. Hood River has 19 Bed and Breakfasts within a 21 mile radius of the center of town. Those Bed and Breakfasts in or near Hood River offer an unhurried, comfortable stay with quality breakfasts. The Innkeepers will answer all your questions about what to do and where to go to see the things you desire. The town offers such an array of lodging and food that it may take several visits to enjoy them all. But, once to our town, place your bags with us, Hood River BnB, and walk to town to enjoy the local quality restaurants and delightful shopping including local artisans. You will find jewelry, paintings, photographs, clothes (and, above all, ice cream!) Or, bring/rent your bicycles to take you to the hiking or biking trails. The kiting or windsurfing areas start within 1/4 mile of downtown. The many waterfalls can be reached starting with an easy 10 minute drive from Hood River. The many wineries await your tasting pleasure. Mt. Hood and the WPA constructed Timberline Lodge are an easy hour from town and well worth the trip. Skiing at Mt. Hood Meadows is only 34 miles up the hill. Leave your cares behind. Come and enjoy Hood River, OR.