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celilo inn: location is everything
Getting to Celilo Inn
The Dalles, home to Celilo Inn, is located about an hour and a half almost due east of Portland,
Ore., along Interstate 84. It is also an easily accessible weekend destination for residents throughout
the Northwest including Washington
Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British
Columbia. (It is also a natural stopping point for travelers headed
to the Oregon coast, or to either Canada or California). The Dalles
is located on the Oregon side of the Columbia River, which creates
the natural border between southern Washington and Northern
Oregon. The city has now become a hub for wine lovers and
adventure seekers alike, attracted to the region’s stunning scenery,
ample activities and rich bounty.
Located on the east side of town, just off of Exit 87 on Interstate 84,
is Celilo Inn.. Positioned upon the sun soaked cliffs overlooking the
city lights, Mt. Hood and majestic Columbia River Gorge, Celilo commands one of the most
impressive views of the region.
Rich Regional History
The name for the Celilo Inn was borrowed from the rich cultural
heritage of the region. Celilo Falls was originally a hub of Native
American activity, serving as an economical, cultural and spiritual
center for tribes who caught fish along the falls’ cliffs and shores of
the Columbia River. Celilo means “echo
echo of falling water” or “sound
of water upon the rocks,” and it was said that the sound of the 4040
foot falls could be heard for miles around.
Later, the region became better known as the end point for the
Oregon Trail. It was here that tired pioneers would
w
load their
wagons onto barges and continue their way West by way of the
Columbia River. In 1850 The Dalles became home to Fort Dalles,
which at the time was the only military post between Wyoming and the Pacific Coast. Fort Dalles
brought with it an increase in permanent residents, and from there the city of The Dalles was born
By the early 1900’s, plans were already underway to streamline navigation of the Columbia River;
by 1915 the Celilo Canal was created, offering a route around the treacherous Celilo
C
Falls. By 1957
The Dalles Dam was completed, widening the Columbia and forever silencing the area’s
namesake, Celilo Falls. Today The Dalles is a center for new technology including Google,
numerous wind farms and wind farm training facilities, as well as the highly anticipated Water’s
Edge Health & Wellness Center.
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Things to Do
Few destinations contain so many things to do. From museums to wine tours and dining in
town, to kayaking,, snowboarding and cycling – in The Dalles it truly is all at your fingertips.
Following is just a sampling of activities available to guests of Celilo Inn:
Drinking It All In: Regional Wine Tours & Tastings
The Columbia Gorge is the rising star of Northwest Wine Coun
Country.
With more than 30 wineries within a 40 mile stretch, you can taste
everything from Chardonnay, Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc to Pear
wine, organic Pinot Noir,, Barbera, Nebbi
Nebbiolo, and ports (just to
name a few). The Gorge is the newest award-winning wine
appellation in the U.S. and Celilo Inn partners with many of the
wineries for special offerings, and also with a professional touring
company to offer special room
oom and tasting packages.
Get Out and Ride: Cycling, Horseback Riding & More
Local mountain
n bikers know The Dalles is one of the area’s best kept secrets, with a dry climate
that allows for early spring rides
rides,, and many quiet trails to get away from city crowds.
crowds The
annual Cherry Festival Mountain Bike Race takes place in April,, but the course is
i open to riders
for most of the year. For those looking for a more equine pace, local stables will take both
experienced and novice riders trotting down valley trails surrounded by the majestic Cascade
Mountains. The annual Dalles Rodeo in August always draws
raws a large local and regional crowd.
And for the roadsters, the miles and miles of scenic paved highways are a car club’s or
motorcyclist’s dream-come-true;
true; you’ll often see a twisting line of old classics winding their
way up one side of the Columbia an
and back down the other. Famous drives include Maryhill
Museum on Hwy 14 and the Rowena Crest part of the Old Highway, both of which have been
featured in many TV commercials.
From Shore to Slope: Water & Mountain Sports
In the summer months it’s hard to spot a section of the Columbia without some sort of water
sport activity. From the tell
tell-tale
tale wake of a ski boat to the vibrant
colors of a windsurfer’s sail,, the signs of a water lover’s
wonderland are abundant. The Deschu
Deschutes
tes River offers rollicking
fun for rafters while sportsmen try their hand at salmon fishing to
the North along any of the tributaries spilling into the Columbia.
Mt. Hood – located just an hour and a half drive from The Dalles
– draws mountain climbers an
and
d campers in the summer and avid
skiers and snowboarders
from around the country
during cooler months.
For more information, press only:
Caitlin Haedicke, Duo PR for Celilo Inn
[email protected]
(206) 957-8305
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Celilo Inn | www.celiloinn.com | (541)-769-0001
3550 East 2nd Street ∙ The Dalles, OR 97058