the property has 3 restaurants and a golf course, as well as a spa and a conference center. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set on 175 wooded acres, this upscale resort is a 6-minute walk from the columbia gorge interpretive center museum and 2 miles from the bridge of the gods. other amenities include hiking trails, tennis and basketball courts, and a fitness center, plus an indoor pool, a sauna, and an outdoor hot tub and sundeck. parking is free. modern rooms with woodsy decor include free wi-fi and coffeemakers, and some have fireplaces and wood-paneled walls. suites feature separate living areas, and some add balconies Portland International Airport 47 min
Horsetail Falls (17 min) Forested site with waterfalls offering a short hike suitable for all skill levels & scenic views. Oneonta Gorge (18 min) Panoramic river gorge formed of moss-covered basalt rock with 4 waterfalls & a trailhead. Metlako Falls (15 min) Waterfall, hiking, canyon, and rafting Bonneville Dam (15 min) 197-ft. tall dam opened in 1937, offering a pedestrian park area with views of the gushing spillway. Beacon Rock State Park (10 min) Camping park with many miles of trails, including a climb up a massive rock with Gorge views. Ainsworth State Park (16 min) Camping & hiking destination on 180 acres, with waterfalls & access to views of St. Peter's Dome. Table Mountain (17 min) Mountain, canyon, hiking, and outdoor recreation Bridge of the Gods (4 min) Columbia River toll bridge for vehicles, bikes & pedestrians stretching 1,858 ft., open since 1926. Punch Bowl Falls (15 min) 35-ft-high punchbowl-style waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Elowah Falls (15 min) Long waterfall falling into an amphitheater comprised of lava flows, reachable by a hiking trail. Columbia Gorge Interpretive (6 min) Museum presenting the Gorge's inhabitants & natural history through photos, replicas & displays. Eagle Creek Trail (15 min) Outdoor recreation Dog Mountain (19 min) Popular, strenuous hike leading to commanding vistas over the Columbia River Gorge. Cascade Locks Marine Park (8 min) Scenic site along the Columbia Gorge with boating, fishing, concerts, picnics & other activities. Tunnel Falls (1 hr 33) Waterfall, hiking, canyon, and backpacking |