Sandy, Oregon is a charming, gateway town that makes a comfortable base for multi-week travel therapy stints — think a friendly small-town main street with cafés and local events plus instant access to hiking, mountain biking and skiing around Mount Hood to keep your off-hours active and interesting.
You’re also close enough to Portland (about 30 miles) for big-city dining, arts and specialty shopping, with the Columbia River Gorge and Hood River within easy day‑trip range for windsurfing, wineries and scenic outings.