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AT LEFT, CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM McMenamins Edgefield is
the perfect place to grab a drink after a day of touring. Period items
allow visitors to step back in time at Harlow House. Gorge Glashaus
is located at McMenamins Edgefield. ABOVE The Troutdale
General Store has three floors packed with souvenirs, specialty
candles and more. RIGHT Sculptures outside Caswell Gallery.
Day
ART • ANTIQUES • WINE
Troutdale has one of the most charming downtowns in the
state of Oregon. Lovely storefronts fronted by flower planters
and spacious sidewalks line the Historic Columbia Gorge
Highway where it begins, with a hint of a river view in the
distance to the north.
Begin an exploration of this city’s aesthetic and artistic side at
the Troutdale Art Center. This artists’ collective invites guests in
to see artists at work and purchase their work on the spot. Art
Center founder Alison Brown does her work in bronze sculpture
here, specializing in likenesses of the famous University of
Oregon duck mascot. Her husband, Rip Caswell, has Caswell
Sculpture, also downtown, where he creates bronze sculptures
of wildlife. Caswell and Brown are also behind a bronze foundry,
newly opened this fall. Take a stroll over to Mayor’s Square, where
Caswell’s nod to his home city is the bronze sculpture “Rainbow
Splendor,” the likeness of two trout leaping over a water fountain.
The Troutdale General Store is a massive, old-timey destination
with three floors of souvenirs, T-shirts, specialty candies and
more. Perhaps the store’s highlight is the entire bottom floor,
given over to holiday décor and ornaments. Don’t miss the long
antique soda counter offering breakfast, lunch, espresso, ice
cream and a large assortment of desserts.
Stop in at a few more of Troutdale’s art galleries and antique
stores, including Infusion Gallery, which supports artists with
development and intellectual disabilities.
When everything on your shopping list is crossed off, visit
Calcagno Cellars to taste some locally made wine. Grapes from
the Yakima Valley are at the heart of this winery’s cabernet
sauvignon, for which they are best known. Its newer Historic
Highway Salute sparkling riesling is a delicious pour with a good
cause—every purchase supports the Troutdale Historical Society.
End the day at Troutini, a fine dining destination with an
upbeat, casual ambience and delicious food. Chef Nick LaShomb
creates artful, regional dishes at this downtown favorite. Try the
scallops, ribs or a housemade pot pie, a glass of Oregon
wine or beer, and a delicious pot of crème brulee.
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2017 1859 OREGON’S MAGAZINE 117