If you are looking for a super fun way to see the beauty of Hood River in the magical Columbia…read moreGorge plus taste delicious wines from several incredible vistas, MountNbarreL is the way to go. Dont worry about being an avid cyclist, the route is chosen so that people of all levels can participate and thoroughly enjoy the ride on the E-bikes. Your day includes vineyards, orchards and fruit stands. If you decide to purchase a case of wine, don't fret, the shuttle will pick that up for you so you can continue on your E-bike. While I've driven these roads so many times, seeing the landscape at a slower pace really immerses you in the magical scenery.

This experience is nothing short of magical: a community-based, guided bicycle tour while sampling…read moreincredible wine and delectable local treats against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, and the idyllic Hood River. Normally a DIY traveler, I can say with complete confidence that the decision to book with MountNbarreL is worth it, whether you are a resident or visitor escaping into the sun-soaked beauty of Hood River wine country. My husband and I took the Original Oak Grove (OG) Tour. Ali, the owner, greeted us with mango kombucha and bottled water and set us up with comfortable, well-tuned cruisers. The bikes are outfitted with deep handlebar baskets to hold any vintage gems you find in the historical Oak Grove Store and clever wine bottle baskets on the back. The route is carefully chosen to be accessible for all levels of cyclists, and if you decide you must have a case of that amazing Viento Riesling, fear not - MountNbarreL's shuttle can pick up purchases on the way so you don't have to take everything with you. The details took this day to the next level. Ali and Sydney bookend the group while cycling so you can enjoy the scenery and views safely. We were pampered with treats throughout, like a charcuterie plate to go with our Italian-style wine tasting at Marchesi and lunch and snacks from Farm Stand in the Gorge (a local cafe and artisanal grocer) while picking blueberries and enjoying a private tour of Phelp's Creek vineyards. What struck me most is that Ali really partners with local wineries and businesses and is an integral part of the Hood River community. This really shows in her deep knowledge of the local wineries, and the warm reception and hand-selected tastings at each stop. I can't imagine a better way to experience Hood River!

Can not recommend this tour enough! Phil is the bestest…read moreguide ever! Second time taking the tour and he was awesome! Madr my birthday weekend a hit with my girlfriends from outta town Worth every penny. Make sure to book with lots of notice. Not one complaint. Hope we didn't act to crazy this year Phil we love ya!!!!!

We used Columbia Wine Tours for shuttle transportation to and from our wedding venue to hotels for…read moreguests. Their team is fantastic and super helpful! They ensured everyone arrived safely and were on time. Would highly recommend them if you need transportation in the Hood River, OR area.

Keith was wonderful! He created an all day tour that fit our personal preferences. He was so…read morepatient as we reviewed our options and made changes. He was orompt. Kept us on schedule while allowing us the opportunity to take the interesting detours that he suggested. He has incredible knowledge of the area and shared it with us. All in all, a great experience..

Keith provided wonderful shuttle service for our wedding it was very smooth, everyone got there on…read moretime and everyone was able to get a ride back. We really appreciate the care and effort that went into making sure everyone was able to get a ride from the venue to our other destination. Really went above and beyond, highly recommend using this shuttle for a wedding.

The Fruit Loop in Oregon is such a fun way to get your fruits and wine in. This picturesque route…read moreis lined with fruit stands, lavender farms, wineries, and stunning orchards. There are cherries, apples, pears, and more. many of the stands offer the chance to pick your own fruit. One minute you're sampling farm-fresh fruit, and the next, you're sipping local wines with panoramic views of Mount Hood. The wineries are charming and offer a variety of wines. Fantastic Day!

Hood River is my happy place and that includes the wonderful Fruit Loop, worth driving in every…read moreseason to take in the incredibly stunning vistas! The 35 mile loop in Hood River Valley is peppered with farms and vineyards, many with farm stands or tasting rooms so you can sample and purchase the heavenly fruits, jams, pies, wines, hard cider, flowers and treats along the way. For me the ride is as exhilarating as the farm stands. Around every corner you catch glimpses of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams, depending on the direction you're heading, snow capped and standing tall and proud against a bright blue sky with rolling hills and vineyards in the foreground. As you head up 35, Mt. Hood becomes so large it spans the entire windshield of your car. Pull over on the side shoulder for some magnificent snapshots. During spring the hills are white and pink from the fruit tree blossoms creating incredible landscape images that are instagram worthy! The Cider Festival in April is worth the trip, pick up the map and visit the various cider houses for flights or pints. In the summer, visiting the lavender farms is a must! Rows and rows, acres and acres, of purple waves making for a wonderful backdrop. Blueberries, Marionberries, strawberries and cherries can be picked at many farms. Late summer, the sunflower farms are just stunning. Fall brings the Harvest festival with barrels of every varietal of apples and pears imaginable, and all things made from them! Of course there are pumpkins, gourds and corn as well. Most vineyards and stands have picnic tables outside so you can purchase and enjoy a meal and drinks right in the gardens and vineyards, perfect right now during Covid-19 times. Allows you to get out and enjoy the beauty of nature, safely. As you leave downtown Hood River you will see a sign for Panoramic Point. Turn and make this your first stop. The gates are currently closed so you can't drive your car up the hill, but it's worth parking and walking up the hill for the aptly named panoramic vista you will encounter. Next, visit the Gorge Whitehouse, my favorite and a must stop. The big White House with black shutters is located on a magnificent piece of property. The hills in muted shades of green and gold with fields of flowers and apple & pear orchards in the foreground is so stunning it almost looks like a painting. Get a pint of their pear-lemon cider and some snacks from the food truck and sit at a picnic table and just relax, enjoy, take it all in. Make sure to buy fresh picked cherries to take home! And a growler of the cider because you can only buy it there. You will thank me. A little further down the road is a Packer Orchards for fresh berry pies, cookies, jams, syrups and ice cream. Stop at Draper Girls Cider for delicious small batch ciders. In Parkdale, Solera Brewery has one of the best views of Mt. Hood from the picnic tables out back. Get an adult beverage and enjoy their pulled pork bowl, which is basically pulled pork nachos, and enough for two. There is always something spectacular to do and see along the Hood River Fruit Loop. It's a place I visit several times a year and never tire of it. Each season brings new vistas and bounty. The drive out there is just as gorgeous making it a pleasurable day trip or weekend. Go. Eat. Drink. Photograph. Enjoy.

Gorgeous setting. Good wine. The roasted beets are amazing; we might come back just for those. The…read moreseating is cute, but very uncomfortable: all-metal tall chairs, with a glass-topped wine barrel "table" that you can't put your legs under. If you have sore feet and don't want to stand, you won't be comfortable. But the service is great and helpful, and in nice weather, the patio seating looks like it would be nice.

I really enjoyed visiting Phelps Creek Vineyards. The wines we tried were fantastic and we really…read moreliked the Passetoutgoege white wine blend. The patio was dog friendly and the food was great too. The menu has a nice variety. We got the olives, corn nuts and the cauliflower and all were so good. Will be back to try more wines and more of the menu. Definitely a great stop!

He…read more Great staff but just SUPER expensive. We had two wine tastings and bought one bottle of medium-priced wine. We spent $124. We got to the car and thought 'that was not worth it.'

We drove an hour from Mt. Hood to visit the winery. We were only in town for a few days. We came…read morewith our two small children and were turned away because of our "minors". Mind you, this was the day before thanksgiving, the winery was completely empty, and they have a huge field with tables. We weren't allowed to have a tasting, buy a bottle and sit outside, or even stay on the property. This was so hugely disappointed. At least we got a recommendation to go to a better, more welcoming winery (Phelps Creek). Having worked in the industry, I've never had my children turned away especially in an accommodating type of location.

Great wine in awesome location. Fun place for sipping wine and enjoying a tasty charcuterie board.read more

Great wine and great setting. Nice to sit back and relax while they bring you the different…read moretastings.

This place is AMAZING!…read more I brought my dog here and they were super excited to have her and super welcoming. Love a dog friendly spot! I did a wine flight and my boyfriend did one of the wine and soft serve sundaes. This was such a cool and unique offering and the flavors actually paired so well together! The space is really vibey- lots of photo opps and cool art. We were tucked away in our own little couch area and it felt like we were at a cool club or something. Very hip, trendy, but still classic and lovely wines. The staff was top notch, super friendly and helpful. I felt like me and the servers were all besties by the time I left and they were so kind and accommodating. I can't wait to come back!

Evoke is so much worse than it was. Spent $30 on two glasses of wine while sitting in a cold space…read morethat looks like someone's garage. The new location is way more ghetto than their last three. Overpriced, small pours, and a cold warehouse vibe. If you want a glass they only offer 3 choices. There are better places in HR.

Impromptu trip of 6, and it was glorious! The woman working was attentive, sweet, kind, and made…read morethe experience all the more better! The property is absolutely gorgeous. We had plenty of seating. Service was quick food truck out front although we didn't eat at looked amazing when I looked at other people's plates lol I was sad the fruit shop wasn't open, but it probably is not in season?! This is the second time I've been there and I will be back!!

If you're in Mount Hood area on a beautiful sunny day, then the Gorge White House is a great option…read moreto hangout in the lovely garden. They have a small parking lot in front, so I can see how it could be a crowded mess on the weekends. Luckily I went on a weekday so it wasn't an issue. You order wine or cider or beer inside and then enjoy the garden. The garden is also dog friendly so you'll see a few pups out there. There's a food truck that has burgers and flatbreads. It seemed to be really slow, so you should definitely not be hungry. I got the blueberry sausage flatbread, mostly out of curiosity. It was interesting with the sweet and salty flavoring having blueberries mixed with ground sausage and cheese, but not sure I was sold on it. Still, the rose I had in the sun made the whole experience enjoyable.

Happy employees. Lots of kindness and smiles. Think "Disney Land"!…read more It was a real treat to ride the train. Everyone was nice. We even sat next to "Flintstone" fans. My kind of people. The train stopped at the Fruit Factory gift shop. There were lots of choices for a souvenir or gift. Also in the same location is a winery. I used their bathroom sink to wash my hands and ..,.. the faucets were so cool. The site to see is that you are standing between Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood. While riding the train, we saw lots of nature, trees, rivers to see along the way and back. The train ride is a must. I would love to go again.

This was our first time on the Mount Hood Railroad and we took the Polar Express ride with a 3…read more1/2-year-old and it was beyond amazing! I highly recommend this for anyone with little ones, but honestly there were more parties of older folks, including seniors who were taking this and all seemed to enjoy it. They give out a hot chocolate and a seasonal cookie to all on the train so I found having a table seat to be very helpful, but to save money you can sit on one of the cars without tables. There are also dates when they're not as busy that will save you some cash. Near the end of the ride (~1.25 hrs) Santa and his elves came on board the train and interacted with everyone, delighting the children in particular. They have an on-board photographer and will email you pictures you can purchase if you desire. Highly, highly, highly recommend this at Christmas time .