Troutdale, Oregon: An Experience for Everyone!
Explore Troutdale is the BEST resource to find the perfect activity for everyone, from family fun in town to the outdoor recreation popular in the area. Looking for a heart-racing cycling experience, both from a cardiovascular and a sightseeing standing? Or perhaps the best opportunity to grab a meal and refreshments after that activity?
Check out the articles below to learn more about what Troutdale has in store for you!
News Articles
Think You’re a Trivia Master? Prove It at The Highlands in Troutdale Every Monday Night!
Apr 17 2025Want to match wits with other trivia masters? Perhaps your chances will improve after a Wayfinder libation! Trivia Night is every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at The Highlands in Troutdale with Bridgetown Trivia! Meet friends and or make new ones at a fun night of friendly competition, teamwork and connection...
Get a little country at the Edgefield Blackberry Hall tonight (April 14) at 7 p.m., at a special History Pub event, where archivist Terry Baxter will delve into the rich history of the Oregon Country Fair. Brought to you by McMenamins and the Troutdale Historical Society, Yes! Yes! Yes! 56...
Say "I Do" to the Troutdale House Wedding Show
Apr 10 2025Is there a wedding in your future? Perhaps you’re planning one for family or friends? Save the afternoon of April 13 on your calendar for The Troutdale House Wedding Show to explore vendors, food, drinks, food and desserts to help make that special day perfect!Love is in the air!The Troutdale...
Looking to break the wintertime doldrums? Add the country’s fastest-growing sport to your exercise routine - pickleball! East County Pickleball Courts opened the largest indoor courts in Oregon at the end of 2024 at Troutdale Marketplace. See them for yourself and register for Open Play or Round Robin tournaments. Perfect your...
Not every present is found under the tree. For Sugarpine Drive-In Restaurant, unwrapping a national accolade from the New York Times may be hard to top. The eatery, sought out by locals and visitors alike for its decadent sundaes and other indulgently fresh foods, earned national recognition for its Cherries...
Walkin’ in a Windy Wonderland
Nov 26 2024Get ready to celebrate the magic of the season at Troutdale’s Windy Wonderland and Tree Lighting, happening in historic downtown Troutdale on Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This beloved annual event offers holiday cheer for all ages while supporting SnowCap Community Charities.Discover...
Gorge on the Gorge This Fall!
Sep 27 2024The Taste of the Gorge is happening now! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the tremendous food and drinks grown, produced, brewed or bottled in the Columbia River Gorge region.The inaugural year of this celebration runs from September 15 through November 15 and involves about 80 restaurants, wineries, breweries, family-owned farms,...
A Taste of the Past at Troutdale’s New Cafe
Sep 26 2024Take a step back in time at the new Troutdale Soda Bar Café, a 1950s-style soda shop thick with nostalgia. Patrons can literally taste days gone by at the old-time soda bar with New York egg creams, ice cream, bulk candies, sandwiches and more. Co-owners and brothers David and Randy...
Of all the natural wonders found throughout the Pacific Northwest, perhaps none is as awe-inspiring as Multnomah Falls. Featuring two tiers that cascade down ancient, soaring basalt cliffs, it’s no wonder that the 620-foot high But with that beauty and popularity, comes a downside: traffic and congestion during the summer months...
Make fishing part of your Thanksgiving weekend plans with friends and family. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Friday and Saturday, November 24-25, 2023.No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required those two days...
Day trips to local farms and pumpkin patches are prototypical fall experiences. Whether decorations, pumpkins or corn mazes are your family favorites, numerous locations surrounding Troutdale offer fun for all ages.Family-owned Burns Farm at Aldersyde in Troutdale is a favorite stop to gather fall decorations for the home. Take the...
If you are looking for a new place to hike or bike in the Gorge, here's some great news! The latest segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail has opened between Viento State Park and Mitchell Point. This additional two-mile segment continues the exisiting trail east from Viento...
The First Friday of each month has long been a cornerstone of Troutdale’s art community and businesses in our downtown. For two decades, the First Friday Art Walk has brought people together to experience what Troutdale has to offer. The event runs throughout the year inside Troutdale's galleries, businesses, and restaurants...
Century-Old Multnomah Falls Painting
Sep 29 2022The moment you enter the new Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center, you will be greeted by the stunning restoration of a century-old painting of Multnomah Falls. As the building it now resides in has a compelling history, so too does the painting.
This grand piece of Troutdale history measures 10...
Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center
Sep 23 2022The Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center is located inside Troutdale's historic rail depot building at 475 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy. It provides tourists and residents a place to learn more about Troutdale and the Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge region, one of the seven Travel Oregon regions across...
Top 5 Picnic Spots in Troutdale
Aug 24 2022Oregon may commonly be known for its abundance of rain but fortunately, this produces scenic towns immersed in luscious green forests. To get fresh air outdoors and appreciate the state’s natural beauty, try out a picnic at one of Troutdale’s many beloved community parks! Maybe take on the challenge of...
First Friday Art Walk
May 6 2022The First Friday of each month has long been a cornerstone of Troutdale’s art community and the businesses in our downtown. For nearly 20 years, the First Friday Art Walk has brought people together to experience what Troutdale has to offer. The event returns on May 6 and continues on...
