Family Fun Activities in Hood River during Summer/Fall
October 22, 2019Don’t Forget These Hiking Necessities on Your Hood River Waterfall Hike
October 31, 2019In Hood River, everyone enjoys the good life one way or the other: through poetry, theater productions, air and historic exhibits, historic scenic rides along railroads and displays at art galleries and museums. Learn the history and traditions of the Native Americans, an expose to Lewis and Clark’s journey along the epic Columbia River, the scenic landscape that has been an inspiration to writers and artists. What are you waiting for? Enjoy Hood River with these activities.
- Enjoy Theatre and Music: For lovers of plays, films, lectures, or gallery shows, you have to visit the Columbia Center for the Arts for an experience you will never forget. For music lovers, the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is sure to thrill you with great music. Listen and enjoy the Gorge sounds by attending any of the varieties of events produced by the association.
- Take the BIG ART Walking Tour: The Big Art tour is an art walk that guides you through Hood River from popular parks to businesses and so on. Regional artists give out their impressive sculptures on loan or for sale to be added to the rotating collection that is called “Big Art”. Here, you will see talent at its best!
- Visit a Museum: For museum options, there are many museums and exhibitions that reveal the region’s cultural and natural history in addition to the artists of great talent. Learn about Hood River’s history at the History Museum of Hood River County along her waterfront or Parkdale’s historic Hutson Museum. The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum features a show of instructive exhibits that educate you regarding the Columbia Gorge. A trip to Maryhill Museum of Art will open your eyes to fine art and beautiful views of Columbia Gorge.
- Time Travel: Fly in one of the many antique airplanes that are still-flying and antique automobiles that still function too at the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobiles Museum (WAAAM).
- Read some Literature: For the “book worms”, a visit to Hood River County Library and Georgiana Smith Park will meet your needs. This Carnegie Library hosts special events like author’s readings, live music, and kids’ storytime.
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