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The Mt. Hood corridor offers the best skiing in Oregon. The average snow base is a healthy 175-200 inches per season, which provides an opportunity for some of the best snow activity in the country. The Salmon River boasts some of the best fishing in the country. Adjacent to the resort, The Courses 27-hole golf course challenges golfers of every skill level. Hiking and mountain biking trails are abundant and expert climbers will find challenging rock formations.

Take a break with day trips through the Oregon wine country to sample award-winning Pinot Noir or visit nearby Portland for arts, shopping, and dining. The resort offers a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness center.

Wherever you go or whatever you do, the relaxing luxury of a fine resort is waiting when you return.

Mt Hood

Mt. Hood, the tallest of Oregon's Cascade peaks, stands watch over the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge from a height of 11,239 ft. The often-photographed glacier-glazed peak is home to year-round skiing and snowboarding. Run-off from its volcanic slopes enriches soil in the valleys below, which are famous for their production of pears, peaches, cherries, apricots and apples. One of the largest concentrations of high waterfalls in the nation spills forth from the cliffs and ledges that wall in the mighty Columbia River to create the nation's only national scenic area.

Area Information

Mt. Hood Information Center

The Mt. Hood Information Center website serves as an extensive travel resource for those visiting the Mt. Hood Territory. With information on the Mt. Hood National Forest, sightseeing activities, snow sport information, dining, shopping and more, this is an excellent place to learn about your Mt. Hood area travels.

Visit www.mthood.info for details.

Mt. Hood Chamber of Commerce

24403 E Welches Road, Suite 103, Welches, OR 97067

503-622-3017

www.mthood.org

Continued support of certain community projects and events that promote and enhance the tourism/hospitality industries and livability of the Mt. Hood area.

Activities

Timberline Lodge

Timberline Lodge is a famous National Historic Landmark that for decades has been one of Oregon’s top tourist attractions with more than a million annual visitors. Timberline Lodge is a beautiful destination for skiers, snow boarders, travelers and diners, or for those who simply enjoy the old-world craftsmanship of this handsome mountain lodge. Perched at an elevation of 6,000 feet on the side of Mt. Hood, Timberline has deep roots in American history, with a warmth and beauty you can only experience by seeing it first-hand.

Visit www.timberlinelodge.com/visit/ for details.

Multnomah Falls

50000 Historic Columbia River Hwy Corbett, OR 97019

Plummeting 620 feet from its origins on Larch Mountain, Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the nation.

http://trips.stateoforegon.com/multnomah_falls/

Entertainment

Portland Area Movies

Use the website below as a guide to movie theaters in the Portland area. 

http://portland.citysearch.com/find/section/portland/movies.html

Sandy Cinema

16605 Champion Way, Sandy, OR 97055

The 8 screen, 19,000  square foot movie theater has 826 stadium style reclining seats featuring all new releases.  The theater features state of the art picture and Dolby Digital Surround Sound.  Other amenities the theater has to offer include a large lobby and concession area, plenty of parking, and a clean inviting family atmosphere. 

www.SandyCinema.com

Day Trips

Oregon Coast

137 NE First Street, PO Box 74, Newport, OR  97365

541-574-2679

The Oregon Coast offers more than 360 miles of public access coastline, with a beautiful and diverse terrain from rugged cliffs to open sandy beaches and desert-like dunes.

In addition to the stunningly beautiful scenery, you will enjoy authentic seafood restaurants, outstanding shopping, museums and art galleries, and Newport’s world class Oregon Coast Aquarium.

Visit www.visittheoregoncoast.com for information.

Mt. Hood Scenic Byway

Oregon’s newest Scenic Byway, where once volcanoes spewed and mammoth floods scoured deep gorges. Discover exquisite geologic wonders, waterfalls, temperate rain forests and wild rivers, where natural flora and fauna thrive.

www.mthoodterritory.com/byway

Shopping

Clackamas Town Center

12000 SE 82nd Avenue, Suite 1093, Happy Valley, OR  97086

503-653-6913

Outdoor villages offering fine shopping and dining.

www.clackamastowncenter.com

Discover Portland Shopping

In Portland, you'll find everything you expect in world-class shopping - except the sales tax.

What you see is what you get in Portland. Since there’s no sales tax in Oregon, the price you see on an item is the price you pay at the register.

Visit www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/tax_free_shopping.html for more information.

Sports

Portland Trailblazers

One Center Court, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97227

503-234-9291

NBA Basketball

Visit www.nba.com/blazers/index_main.html for more information.

Portland Winterhawks

P.O. Box 3009, Portland, OR  97208

503-238-6366

Ice Hockey

Visit www.winterhawks.com for more information.

Museums

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry

1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214

503-797-4000

Founded in 1944, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is one of the nation's leading science museums. OMSI offers 219,000 square feet of brain-powered fun through hundreds of interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations.

www.omsi.edu

Portland Art Museum

1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
503-226-2811

The Portland Art Museum is the seventh oldest museum in the United States and the oldest on the West Coast. The Museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and ambitious special exhibitions, drawn from the Museum’s holdings and the world’s finest public and private collections.

portlandartmuseum.org

Area Parks

Wildwood Recreation Site

65670 E. Hwy. 26, P.O. Box 229, Welches, OR  97067

503-622-3696

Wildwood Recreation Site is 600 acres of beautiful forest land. It is a day-use only site. There is no overnight camping. It includes a Family Picnic Area nestled in a bend of the Wild and Scenic Salmon River.

Washington Park

Whether you are seeking excitement or tranquility, Washington Park is the place for you and your family.  With over 400 acres of trees, gardens, attractions and playgrounds and 15 miles of trails, this is an oasis of green space just minutes from downtown Portland.

Visit http://www.washingtonparkpdx.org/index.htm for more information.

The Mt. Hood corridor offers the best skiing in Oregon. The average snow base is a healthy 175-200 inches per season, which provides an opportunity for some of the best snow activity in the country. The Salmon River boasts some of the best fishing in the country. Adjacent to the resort, the 27-hole Three Nines Golf Course challenges golfers of every skill level. Hiking and mountain biking trails are abundant and expert climbers will find challenging rock formations.

Take a break with day trips through the Oregon wine country to sample award-winning Pinot Noir or visit nearby Portland for arts, shopping, and dining. The resort offers a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center, and tennis court.

Wherever you go or whatever you do, the relaxing luxury of a fine resort is waiting when you return.

The area’s finest recreational activities, conveniently located, include:

• Auto Rental (25 miles)
• Conference Facilities (Nearby)
• Restaurants (Nearby)
• Cross-Country Skiing (10 miles)
• Downhill Skiing (15 miles)
• Fishing (nearby)
• Health Club (2 miles)
• Horseback Riding (45 miles)
• Lake (20 miles)
• Shopping (1 mile)

Weather

Seasonal Averages for Welches, Oregon: