Guidebook for Beaverton, Portland & Vicinity
Parks & Nature
Nice nature trail & bird watching. They have a nature center that is often open on weekends
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Cooper Mountain Nature Park
18892 SW Kemmer RdNice nature trail & bird watching. They have a nature center that is often open on weekends
Excellent bird watching at this sanctuary with 1-3 miles of walking trails (longer trails in the summer months when it is less marshy.
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Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
19255 SW Pacific HwyExcellent bird watching at this sanctuary with 1-3 miles of walking trails (longer trails in the summer months when it is less marshy.
Vigorous 5 mile hike up & down a mountain. Nice views from top.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/kings-mountain-trail
King's Mountain Trailhead
12330 LA-22Vigorous 5 mile hike up & down a mountain. Nice views from top.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/kings-mountain-trail
Popular & demanding 5 mile hike up / down this mountain. Rewarded at the summit with either fantastic views or a wet / icy monsoon.!
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/oregon/saddle-mountain-state-natural-area
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Saddle Mountain Trail
Saddle Mountain State Park RoadPopular & demanding 5 mile hike up / down this mountain. Rewarded at the summit with either fantastic views or a wet / icy monsoon.!
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/oregon/saddle-mountain-state-natural-area
Extremely pretty hiking loops of 2-9 miles through wooded waterfalls - many where you walk under/behind the falls. Highly recommended family hike!
https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=151
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Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastExtremely pretty hiking loops of 2-9 miles through wooded waterfalls - many where you walk under/behind the falls. Highly recommended family hike!
https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=151
Our local major volcano - inactive the last few years but still an interesting site to visit or go hiking.
http://www.mountsthelens.com/index.html
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Mt St Helens Visitor Center
3029 Spirit Lake HwyOur local major volcano - inactive the last few years but still an interesting site to visit or go hiking.
http://www.mountsthelens.com/index.html
Popular 4 mile loop with lovely views of Mt Hood reflected in a mirror pond (if not too windy).
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/mirror-lake-loop-trail
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Mirror Lake Trail
Mirror Lake Trail #664Popular 4 mile loop with lovely views of Mt Hood reflected in a mirror pond (if not too windy).
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/mirror-lake-loop-trail
Very large wooded park with one end right in downtown Portland.
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewPark&PropertyID=127
https://www.pdxmonthly.com/articles/2017/5/15/eight-essential-forest-park-hikes
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Forest Park
Very large wooded park with one end right in downtown Portland.
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewPark&PropertyID=127
https://www.pdxmonthly.com/articles/2017/5/15/eight-essential-forest-park-hikes
A very nice beach - as with all Oregon beaches bring sunscreen & a warm rain jacket just in case. Nearby Neahkahnie hike (up, up, up) is one of the best views in OR.
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Manzanita
A very nice beach - as with all Oregon beaches bring sunscreen & a warm rain jacket just in case. Nearby Neahkahnie hike (up, up, up) is one of the best views in OR.
A hardy uphill hike (6 mile round trip)- but as long as it's a reasonably clear day this provides one of the best coastal views in Oregon.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/oregon-coast-trail-to-neahkahnie-mountain
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Neahkahnie Mountain
A hardy uphill hike (6 mile round trip)- but as long as it's a reasonably clear day this provides one of the best coastal views in Oregon.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/oregon-coast-trail-to-neahkahnie-mountain
One stop view of the large variety of roses you will find around Portland (The Rose city!)
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveOne stop view of the large variety of roses you will find around Portland (The Rose city!)
Nice hilly park with moderate length (1-2 mile) walking trails, views & reservoir. Swing over to Hawthorne or Division street for some good food options after your hike.
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Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt TaborNice hilly park with moderate length (1-2 mile) walking trails, views & reservoir. Swing over to Hawthorne or Division street for some good food options after your hike.
A fun Zoo - and a close jaunt to the nearby Rose test garden, Japanese garden & Washington Park playground.
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Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdA fun Zoo - and a close jaunt to the nearby Rose test garden, Japanese garden & Washington Park playground.
A traditional & lovely tranquil garden to get your Zen on! Adjacent to the rose garden & the Washington Park playground.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveA traditional & lovely tranquil garden to get your Zen on! Adjacent to the rose garden & the Washington Park playground.
A very nice upscale/woodsy farm property that is now a park with a few miles of pleasant hikes, a playground & a neat experimental garden with a variety of local / NW horticulture.
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Jenkins Estate
8005 SW Grabhorn RdA very nice upscale/woodsy farm property that is now a park with a few miles of pleasant hikes, a playground & a neat experimental garden with a variety of local / NW horticulture.
Many iconic waterfall views & hiking trails - unfortunately recently suffered from a large wildfire. Some of the popular spots are a bit busy (Multnomah falls). Check website for trail information - https://www.fs.usda.gov/crgnsa
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Many iconic waterfall views & hiking trails - unfortunately recently suffered from a large wildfire. Some of the popular spots are a bit busy (Multnomah falls). Check website for trail information - https://www.fs.usda.gov/crgnsa
A beautiful & tranquil Chinese garden!
Please do note that in 2020/2021 the surrounding neighborhood has become a bit grungy/gritty - still reasonably safe, but you may have to dodge a few sketchy characters.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StA beautiful & tranquil Chinese garden!
Please do note that in 2020/2021 the surrounding neighborhood has become a bit grungy/gritty - still reasonably safe, but you may have to dodge a few sketchy characters.
Essentials
Safeway
6194 SW Murray BlvdSafeway
6194 SW Murray BlvdWalmart Neighborhood Market
9055 SW Murray BlvdUpscale ($$) grocery with good deli & gourmet cheese/wine selections.
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New Seasons Market
14805 SW Barrows RdUpscale ($$) grocery with good deli & gourmet cheese/wine selections.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StNearby grocery with a good deli selection.
Interesting grocery chain known for their unique & good value food options. Good selection of packaged / frozen dinners!
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Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StInteresting grocery chain known for their unique & good value food options. Good selection of packaged / frozen dinners!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fireside Grill
8136 SW Hall BlvdMedium sized pub with surprisingly good food.
Ringo's Bar & Grill
3655 SW Broadway StGood beer & burger joint. Trivia night on Thursdays!
Close by, friendly & relatively cheap sports bar. Large selection of average quality food in large portions.
Buddies Sports Bar & Grill
18520 SW Farmington RdClose by, friendly & relatively cheap sports bar. Large selection of average quality food in large portions.
Cooper Mountain Vineyards
20121 SW Leonardo LnGood local winey.
Raptor Ridge Winery
18700 SW Hillsboro HwyVery nice winery with nice view.
One of the original wineries of the Willamette valley - they recently constructed this new, large & modern winery with nice views.
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Ponzi Vineyards
19500 SW Mountain Home RdOne of the original wineries of the Willamette valley - they recently constructed this new, large & modern winery with nice views.
Modest sized local winery with nice outdoor picnic area - bring a take-out lunch/dinner & buy a bottle.
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Oak Knoll Winery
29700 SW Burkhalter RdModest sized local winery with nice outdoor picnic area - bring a take-out lunch/dinner & buy a bottle.
Syndicate Wine Bar
12620 SW 1st StA new wine bar that seems to be popular.
Food Scene
Intimate restaurant with better than average Mexican food. I like the "Lola bowl".
Casa Lola Kitchen de Mexico
16325 SW Barrows RdIntimate restaurant with better than average Mexican food. I like the "Lola bowl".
Delicious & massive Gyros on fresh baked lavas/pita. Make sure to order a side of baba ganoush or hummus. Good for take-out too.
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Gyro House Mediterranean Grill Beaverton
530 SW 205th AveDelicious & massive Gyros on fresh baked lavas/pita. Make sure to order a side of baba ganoush or hummus. Good for take-out too.
Good for french bakery treats - eat in or take-out. Outdoor seating if its warm.
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La Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
15151 SW Barrows RdGood for french bakery treats - eat in or take-out. Outdoor seating if its warm.
Good classic pancakes, eggs & bacon breakfast diner - large servings.
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Biscuits Cafe Scholls Ferry
16315 SW Barrows RdGood classic pancakes, eggs & bacon breakfast diner - large servings.
Good food & nice ambiance - hip, upscale local Italian restaurant. Good to have reservations. Busy happy hour. You will have to go to downtown Portland for equal/better culinary options.
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Decarli Restaurant
3790 SW Watson AveGood food & nice ambiance - hip, upscale local Italian restaurant. Good to have reservations. Busy happy hour. You will have to go to downtown Portland for equal/better culinary options.
Upscale/Gourmet pizzeria (at least relative to other local offerings like pizza hut) - Good family sized salads (recommend the Arugula pear salad). They also deliver.
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Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division StUpscale/Gourmet pizzeria (at least relative to other local offerings like pizza hut) - Good family sized salads (recommend the Arugula pear salad). They also deliver.
A tiny hole in the wall restaurant. Not big on decor, but affordable & very good Bibimbap!
Teriyaki Bowl
3168 NW 185th AveA tiny hole in the wall restaurant. Not big on decor, but affordable & very good Bibimbap!
Best Baguette
3635 SW Hall BlvdGet the Meatball Bahn Mi sandwich - cheap & delicious!
Good local semi-fast food chain with tasty little burgers & garlic dip fries - good for takeout or quick lunch/dinner.
Little Big Burger - Progress Ridge
12345 SW Horizon BlvdGood local semi-fast food chain with tasty little burgers & garlic dip fries - good for takeout or quick lunch/dinner.
Good value, above average Thai food - good option for take-out.
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Rama Thai Restaurant
12874 SW Canyon RdGood value, above average Thai food - good option for take-out.
Red Curry
10053 SW Nimbus AveGood nearby Thai food for eat-in or take-out.
Finally Beaverton has a food cart pod as good as the larger pods in downtown Portland. Good food selection and a beer garden.
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BGs Food Cartel
4250 SW Rose Biggi AveFinally Beaverton has a food cart pod as good as the larger pods in downtown Portland. Good food selection and a beer garden.
Excellent Caribbean / Puerto Rican restaurant - try the Mofongo!
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Boriken Restaurant
12800 SW Canyon RdExcellent Caribbean / Puerto Rican restaurant - try the Mofongo!
Syun Izakaya
209 NE Lincoln StBest Sushi place on the west side!
Little Sheep
3861 SW 117th AveHappy Sheep / Little Lamb - great spot for hot pot!
Oasis Lebanese Cuisine | Beaverton
14845 SW Murray Scholls DrGood nearby middle eastern dining!
Entertainment & Activities
Upscale theater & restaurant. It has some very small theaters that are like a living room where you can order food/drinks. (some theaters are 21+ where you can order beer/wine)
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AMC DINE-IN Progress Ridge 13
12345 SW Horizon BlvdUpscale theater & restaurant. It has some very small theaters that are like a living room where you can order food/drinks. (some theaters are 21+ where you can order beer/wine)
Tree to Tree Adventure Park
2975 SW Nelson RdZip line place.
Giant kid friendly sports bar with monster sized viewing screens, bowling alley & video arcade
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Big Al's
14950 SW Barrows RdGiant kid friendly sports bar with monster sized viewing screens, bowling alley & video arcade
A very nice science museum with many interactive exhibits, an OMNIMAX theater, planetarium & a submarine you can tour.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveA very nice science museum with many interactive exhibits, an OMNIMAX theater, planetarium & a submarine you can tour.
A really nice & family friendly tour of a locally renown cheese factory with lots of exhibits & free samples. If you take Hwy 6 in or out on a trip to the coast this is a must do.
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Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101A really nice & family friendly tour of a locally renown cheese factory with lots of exhibits & free samples. If you take Hwy 6 in or out on a trip to the coast this is a must do.
A must see for airplane/aviation buffs. This is where the famous Howard Hughes "Spruce Goose" resides
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Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
500 NE Captain Michael King Smith WayA must see for airplane/aviation buffs. This is where the famous Howard Hughes "Spruce Goose" resides
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayThe local amusement park & roller skating!
Arts & Culture
Vacuum cleaner museum - oddball option if you are already in the neighborhood. Don't plan this as the main event of your day!
Stark's Vacuums
107 NE Grand AveVacuum cleaner museum - oddball option if you are already in the neighborhood. Don't plan this as the main event of your day!
Subtantial collection of modern, local & travelling exhibits.
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Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveSubtantial collection of modern, local & travelling exhibits.
First Friday Street Exhibition
211 Southeast Madison StreetEast side Portland Art walk
http://firstfridaypdx.org/
Many interesting art galleries in this popular dining/shopping district. First Thursday of the month has a gallery walk...
https://explorethepearl.com/about-the-pearl/first-thursdays-in-the-pearl-portland-or/
Art In the Pearl
North Park BlocksMany interesting art galleries in this popular dining/shopping district. First Thursday of the month has a gallery walk...
https://explorethepearl.com/about-the-pearl/first-thursdays-in-the-pearl-portland-or/
Fun street with Dining, Shopping & a great art walk on the last Thursday of the month.
https://www.lastthursdayportland.org/
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Alberta St. Last Thursday
Northeast Alberta StreetFun street with Dining, Shopping & a great art walk on the last Thursday of the month.
https://www.lastthursdayportland.org/
Everything Else
Good Blueberry / Strawberry U-Pick farm. Check website for what's in-season... http://www.heikesberryfarm.com/
Dave Heikes Farms Fresh Market
9400 Southwest Heikes DriveGood Blueberry / Strawberry U-Pick farm. Check website for what's in-season... http://www.heikesberryfarm.com/
Good Blueberry/Strawberry U-pick (or ready to go) farm. Check website for whats in-season..
http://smithberrybarn.com/
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Smith Berry Barn
24500 SW Scholls Ferry RdGood Blueberry/Strawberry U-pick (or ready to go) farm. Check website for whats in-season..
http://smithberrybarn.com/
U-Pick Strawberry & Blueberry Farm. Check website to see what is in-season for picking... http://www.hoffmanfarmsstore.com/
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Hoffman Farms Store
22242 SW Scholls Ferry RdU-Pick Strawberry & Blueberry Farm. Check website to see what is in-season for picking... http://www.hoffmanfarmsstore.com/