About Hood River

Found an hour outside of Portland, the city of Hood River is 63 miles east of the state’s largest city and is accessible via the convenient I-84. With just 6,000 residents, Hood River serves as a port on the Columbia River and is named for the nearby Hood River. A longtime agricultural center, Hood River experienced significant growth after marketing its world-class windsurfing and kiteboarding to the world. A relatively affluent community, residents of an apartment or home rental in Hood River enjoy well-kept streets, friendly neighbors, and beautiful views in every direction. Located just across the river from Washington state, the Hood River Bridge connects the two states. Hood River is also the home to outdoor product manufacturer DaKine and food manufacturer Turtle Island Foods.

The Hood River County Fair, Hood River Classic, Hood River Valley Blossom Festival, Hood River Valley Harvest Fest, Apple Valley Cherry Days Country BBQ, Lavender Festival in the Gorge, and Hearts of Gold Gala are all held in Hood River. Residents of a Hood River house or apartment for rent eagerly anticipate the annual events that bring the community together for fun and laughter. Local attractions include International Museum of Carousel Art, Full Sail Brewing Company, Columbia Gorge Discovery Center / Wasco Co. Historical Museum, Hutson Museum, and the Maryhill Museum of Art. Residents can get additional exercise or relax under a tree in Jackson Park and Eliot Park, as well as the Indian Creek Golf Course and Hood River Golf & Country Club.

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