Hotels in Cascade Locks

Gazing across the Columbia River from the Bridge of the Gods offers a panorama that explains why this gorge inspires such devotion. The Pacific Crest Trail passes right through town, making this the lowest point on the epic Mexico-to-Canada journey. Hikers emerge from forest paths looking simultaneously exhausted and exhilarated. Thunder Island Brewing Co serves local beers on a riverside patio where conversations flow between outdoor enthusiasts comparing notes on Eagle Creek's waterfalls. The Cascade Locks Historical Museum chronicles the original locks that gave this place its name before Bonneville Dam changed the river forever. For a perfect day, cycle the Historic Columbia River Highway, then watch sunset paint Mount Hood pink while sampling fresh-caught salmon at a waterfront table.