Nearby in the Columbia River Gorge
Multnomah
Falls
10 minute drive from The View Point Inn
Plummeting 620 feet from its origins on Larch Mountain, Multnomah
Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the nation.
The falls are located 30 miles east
of Portland along the scenic Columbia River Gorge highway. Multnomah
Falls Lodge, located a the base of the falls, was built in 1925
and features a visitor center, restaurant and gift shop.
Vista
House
Vista House is an interpretive center and the most photographed
icon of the Columbia River Gorge. Located on the western end of
the Historic Columbia River Highway at Crown Point State Park,
Vista House was built in 1916-1918 as a memorial to Oregon pioneers
and as a comfort station for those traveling on the Historic Columbia
River Highway. The octagonal stone structure towers 733 feet above
the Columbia River and is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places.
Hood
River
Wind Surfing Capital of the World
45 minute drive from The View Point Inn
Known for its
fruit orchards and for the view of the majestic snowcapped peak
of Mt. Hood, Hood River has become the destination of choice for
wind surfers from around the world. This town of 4,500, located
60 miles east of Portland, includes many art galleries restaurants.
Outdoor activities include biking, hiking, fishing, golf, wine
tasting and farm and garden tours.
Bonneville
Dam
30 minute drive from The View Point Inn
Located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area 40 miles
east of Portland, Bonneville Lock and Dam spans the Columbia River
and links Oregon and Washington.
