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Mt. Hood Territory Itineraries
- A View from Town – Greater Portland
- Abundant Countryside – Willamette Valley
- The Great Wide Open – Mt. Hood
Just south of downtown Portland and located on the west bank of the Willamette River, here you’ll find the elegant city of Lake Oswego, a cultural and historical center. The city welcomes art lovers, shoppers, diners and recreation enthusiasts alike with an easily walkable downtown core. Performance art thrives at the Lakewood Center for the Arts and an abundance of public art is on display throughout town in the “Gallery Without Walls” exhibit. Be sure to attend the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts in June. If you’re looking for something off the beaten path, give the Willamette Shore Trolley a go. It’ll take you for a scenic ride along the Willamette River from Lake Oswego to Portland. Even if you don’t make it to the farmers’ market, a summer concert or other event at Millennium Plaza Park, the lake view provided here will be sure to entertain.
Towering trees, rolling hills and stunning floral life will remind you that you’re in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory. Visit Luscher Farm, a turn of the century pioneer family land claim with a Queen Ann house and barn, now open to the public as an organic community garden, backyard wildlife habitat, and walking paths. The nearby Oswego Hills Winery has restored a historic equestrian estate into a stunning family-operated winery.
Neighboring West Linn offers a mix of neighborhoods to discover. Uncover the story of the Willamette Meteorite, explore hiking trails and access to the Tualatin and Willamette Rivers at Willamette Park, Fields Bridge Park, Mary S. Young State Park, the Camassia Natural Area, or discover The Art Gym exhibit gallery at Marylhurst University. A stroll through the Historic Willamette District of West Linn presents a unique mix of health and wellness shops and businesses and a scattering of restaurants, amidst the historic homes walking tour.
The river communities of Oregon City, Gladstone, and Milwaukie all have their own secrets to discover. Be sure to stop in at the Visitor Information Center in Oregon City (Exit #10 off I-205) for info about area events and fascinating sites. A visit to Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory wouldn’t be complete without a stop in Historic Oregon City. This is undoubtedly one of the most important historical cities on the West Coast. This is where the Oregon Trail came to an end and all those settlers scattered up and down the seaboard. Today, visitors can take a trip back in time by touring historic sites, museums and cultural centers or through local artwork and murals. Tour the McLoughlin House, home to Dr. John McLoughlin, the “Father of Oregon” and the man who is responsible for claiming the land that is now Oregon City. Ride in one of the only outdoor municipal elevators, enjoy concerts in the park and outdoor festivals, marvel at stunning views of the thundering Willamette Falls, the 18th largest in the world by water volume.
Also referred to by locals as “Happy Rock,” Gladstone sits at the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers, site of the first Oregon State Fair, the National Heritage Pow-Wow Tree (Native American peace tree) and the annual Chautauqua Festival. A stone’s throw from downtown Portland, Milwaukie signals the transition from urban bustle to small town charm. Located on the east bank of the Willamette River, Milwaukie is home to Dark Horse Comics, The Bomber, a Sunday farmers’ market and a downtown with a 1960s flavor. Known as the place where the Bing cherry was developed, Milwaukie offers many culinary delights, including Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Store & Visitor Center, millers of more than 300 healthy whole-grain flowers, cereals and baking mixes, with tours of their milling plant.
Then head north on I-205 for an extra long visit to the Sunrise Communities of Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory, located just north of Oregon City. Clackamas is the location of Clackamas Town Center, one of the largest shopping centers in Oregon, the Aquatic Park, and Oregon’s newest city in nearby Damascus. There are over 30 hotels, motels and B&Bs in this region and the communities offer endless dining options.
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