Gorge Fly Shop: Unofficial Travel Guide to Hood River

In a little town tucked away in the Pacific Northwest sits a small brick and mortar fly shop ran by Travis Duddles and his team. Gorge Fly Shop has had its doors open over 27 years at the time this article was updated. Stop by and say hi and while your visiting you mind as well take a look around.

3200 Lower Mill Dr. Hood River, Oregon 97031

So you decided to travel the Gorge and visit little ol' Hood River. Now what?

WHERE TO COUNT THE SHEEP?

• Hood River Hotel
• Columbia Gorge Hotel
• Hood River Inn (Waterfront)

Vacation Rentals

• Hood River Vacation Rentals

CHOW DOWN
Some of our favorites.

• Apple Valley BBQ - Mmm mm good (4956 Baseline Drive, Parkdale, Oregon)
• Andrews Pizza and Cinema - Locally owned (107 Oak St.)
• Celilo Restaurant and Bar - Sushi bar downstairs (16 Oak St.)
• Stonehedge Gardens - Make a reservation (3405 Wine Country Avenue)
• Killer Burger - 216 W Steuben Bingen, WA (across the river and worth the toll)

Bagel shop - Morning Grub
A few blocks down from the Gorge Fly Shop is Hood River Bagel (13th Oak St.)

Fishing License (Hunting? Fishing? We'll set you up):

• Gorge Fly Shop (201 Oak St.)
• Wal-Mart

CUP OF JO
Starbucks (on the port), Dutch Brothers (on the heights), McD's Coffee (On the Port or on Cascade St.) - We got most of them just like everyone else, but if your really jiven for some coffee atmosphere and good pastry we're fond of Doppio's and we think you will to. Located 310 Oak St.

GRAB A BEER!
After a day on the river, or an afternoon with the family it's always nice to get away and try a local brew. South of the fly shop and in walking distance is Big Horse Brew Pub located on 115 West State St. A little further walk or short drive still downtown is Full Sail Brewing, be sure to try their Beer Float. And last but certainly not least is Double Mountain Brewery located on 8th Fourth Street.

NON FISHING ACTIVITIES:

• Skylight Theatre Pub - Pizza, Beer, a Movie. Need we say more?
• Mount Hood Railroad - "Murder Mystery", "Romance on the Rails", even "Polar Express"
• Waam Museum - One of the newest attractions to Hood River and always expanding.
• Hood River Fruit Loop - Great Valley, Great Fruit!
• Hood River Waterfalls

Local waters within 30-45min.

Fly Shop Hours:
Mon. - Sat. 9:30am to 6:00pm | Sun 10:00am to 4:00pm PST


Gorge Fly Shop Team
541.386.6977
Do you have a favorite thing to do while in Hood River? Let us know, leave a comment below.

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