Guidebook for Government Camp

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Guidebook for Government Camp

Food Scene

Owned and managed by a charming Czech family, Glacier House offers wonderful central-european food, including house-made sausages, smoked meats and fish, and pastries, in a traditional Alpine-cafe setting.
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Glacier Haus Bistro
88817 Government Camp Loop
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Owned and managed by a charming Czech family, Glacier House offers wonderful central-european food, including house-made sausages, smoked meats and fish, and pastries, in a traditional Alpine-cafe setting.

Drinks & Nightlife

Perhaps the greatest ski-themed dive bar on the planet, Charlies is where everyone ends up, and some start their days here also. Lots of locals, and the Schnee-Vogele ski club hold court from the fireside table.
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Charlies Mountain View
88462 Government Camp Loop
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Perhaps the greatest ski-themed dive bar on the planet, Charlies is where everyone ends up, and some start their days here also. Lots of locals, and the Schnee-Vogele ski club hold court from the fireside table.

Arts & Culture

For a small, local museum, it's an incredible collection of Mt. Hood history, including rooms dedicated to skiing, the forest service, local flora and fauna, and the heritage of local Steiner Cabins.
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Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum
88900 Government Camp Loop
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For a small, local museum, it's an incredible collection of Mt. Hood history, including rooms dedicated to skiing, the forest service, local flora and fauna, and the heritage of local Steiner Cabins.

Shopping

Local legends Bud & Betsy Valian operate this great, old-school ski shop filled with great gear and clothing for winter adventures.
Valian Ski Shop
88510 Government Camp Loop
Local legends Bud & Betsy Valian operate this great, old-school ski shop filled with great gear and clothing for winter adventures.
Govy General is the go-to for food, beer & wine, liquor, and all the essentials. For a small village, the general store is well-stocked with premium foods and drinks, and most anything else you might need.
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Govy General Store
30521 E Meldrum St
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Govy General is the go-to for food, beer & wine, liquor, and all the essentials. For a small village, the general store is well-stocked with premium foods and drinks, and most anything else you might need.

Entertainment & Activities

The lodge is world-famous for good reason. Don't miss touring the remarkable building, and be sure to stop for a meal at the Dining room or a drink at the Ram's Head Bar. And yes, the exterior shots from "The Shining" were modeled on this lodge.
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Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline Road
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The lodge is world-famous for good reason. Don't miss touring the remarkable building, and be sure to stop for a meal at the Dining room or a drink at the Ram's Head Bar. And yes, the exterior shots from "The Shining" were modeled on this lodge.