Cascade Locks Historical Museum

Hood River, OR | leisure | 1 to 2 hours

417 SW Portage Rd. Cascade Locks, OR 97014


Overview

The community history center for Cascade Locks since 1964, housed near a historic lock tender's home on the Columbia. Its centerpiece is the Oregon Pony, the first steam locomotive used in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by exhibits on river navigation, the canal locks and life in the Gorge. A rotating exhibit marks 100 years of the Bridge of the Gods, and an online collection lets you browse beyond the galleries. Small, walkable and steps from the riverfront, it pairs naturally with a stop along the historic waterfront.

Activity Type: leisure

Costs: Adult = $7, Senior = $6, Youth = $3, Children 5 & under = Free
Duration: 1 to 2 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    The Oregon Pony

    See the first steam locomotive run in the Pacific Northwest, the centerpiece of the collection.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Bridge Of The Gods

    An exhibit marks a century of the iconic toll bridge that spans the Columbia River here.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Seasonal & Free Days

    Open March through October; locals and many service workers get $1 admission with ID.

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