Oregon vacation spot named ‘Best Small Mountain Town’ within the U.S. on Travel + Leisure checklist

HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Hood River, Oregon has been named America’s “Best Small Mountain Town” on a brand new checklist from Travel + Leisure wanting on the nation’s high small cities.

The city was ranked primary based mostly on its entry to recreation – like mountain climbing and biking within the Columbia River Gorge, snowboarding on close by Mount Hood, to windsurfing and kiteboarding on the river.

The checklist additionally cites its vibrant arts scene, nice lodging for vacationers, and native flavors – from the fruit within the Hood River Valley orchards to the acclaimed eating places, breweries, cideries and wineries on the town.

“This recognition celebrates the full Hood River experience and the people and places that make it so special,” stated Katie Kadlub, CEO of Visit Hood River. “Visitors may first discover Hood River for the mountains, the river, or the recreation, but they also find an incredible arts community, locally grown food and wine, welcoming small businesses, and lodging partners offering something for nearly every type of traveler. We’re honored to see the diversity and spirit of our community recognized on a national stage.”

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Fellow West Coast city Pismo Beach, California was named the ‘Best Small Beach Town,’ and ‘Best Small Desert Town’ Ely, Nevada and ‘Best Small Spa + Wellness Town’ Truth or Consequences, New Mexico had been the one different listed locales west of the Mississippi.

You can find the full Travel +Leisure list here.