Meeting Planners Guide 2014-2015

Meeting Planners Guide
2014-2015
Banks • Beaverton • Cornelius • Durham • Forest Grove • Gaston • Helvetia • Hillsboro
King City • North Plains • Sherwood • Tigard • Tualatin • Wilsonville
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
VISITORS ASSOCIATION
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Beaverton, OR 97005
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contents
4 Overview
From the picturesque beauty of wine country
and rural landscapes to bustling city centers in
the heart of the “Silicon Forest,” discover why
Oregon’s Washington County is the ideal place
for small meetings, events, corporate retreats,
reunions and more.
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Whether swinging from the trees or sampling
the newest wine release, there is no shortage
of spots to build camaraderie, strengthen
work bonds and inspire creativity in Oregon’s
Washington County.
8 Pre- and Post Conference Ideas
Planning a pre- or post-conference itinerary
has never been simpler with these ideas that
will help drive attendance and keep your
delegates talking about your event for weeks.
DEPARTMENTS
22 Where to eat
24 Where to Stay
27 Facilities At A Glance
49 Additional Resources
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overview
Meet Here
Oregon’s Washington County
offers a variety of venues perfect for
your next meeting or event.
C
onveniently situated between Portland
and the Oregon Coast, Washington
County is one of the gems of the Pacific
Northwest, with a multitude of celebrated attractions and amenities that are as
surprising as they are crowd pleasing.
This growing meetings destination includes the cities
of Banks, Beaverton, Cornelius, Durham, Forest Grove,
Gaston, Hillsboro, King City, North Plains, Sherwood,
Tigard, Tualatin and Wilsonville.
Located only minutes from downtown Portland, and about 30 minutes
from Portland International Airport,
Washington County has a diverse array
of meeting spaces, which will ensure
your next meeting is a success. From
the picturesque wineries and vineyards
of Oregon’s beautiful wine country to
serene golf courses, wetlands and natural spaces, there are plenty of options
available that will make any meeting feel
as if it were worlds away from the city.
Plentiful Hotel Accommodations
from the Brands You Know and
Trust
Offering a Variety of
Meeting Space
Washington County can prove to be an
ideal small meetings destination, offering many of the same amenities as larger
destinations, while providing excellent,
personal customer service. The area has
numerous diverse facilities, with a total
of more than one million square feet of
available meeting space.
While Washington County specializes
in small meetings, larger venues, such as
the Washington County Fair Complex,
are available for use.
While here, meeting attendees will
enjoy a plethora of activities throughout Washington County at signature
attractions such as local wineries,
nature parks and preserves, golf courses
and shops (tax-free, as Oregon enjoys no
sales tax).
As the gateway to Oregon’s burgeoning
Willamette Valley wine county, Washington County boasts more than 30 wineries,
the world’s first American-owned saké
brewery, and a dozen breweries—great locations for pre- and post-conference tours.
As a sales-tax-free state, Oregon is a
shopper’s dream come true, and in
Washington County, there are numerous
shops and retail centers where attendees
can make the most of the tax benefits.
Known for its outdoor recreational and
wildlife watching opportunities, Washington County provides new inspiration
for corporate retreats, team building
and other events. More than 200 parks,
four wildlife preserves/parks, miles of
biking/cycling/hiking/walking trails,
lakes, rivers and numerous recreational facilities make the area a uniquely
diverse meetings destination.
For meetings on the green, Washington
County boasts 12 premier golf courses,
including several that welcome a variety
of meetings and events.
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More than 5,000 hotel rooms are located
in Washington County, with lodging
properties ranging from small boutiques
to larger business hotels, all offering
affordable room rates, low lodging taxes
and convenient, free parking. In addition, many of the nation’s top brand hotels dedicated to business travelers are
located throughout the county, which is
a bonus to planners and attendees alike.
Located only minutes
from downtown Portland,
Oregon’s Washington
County has a diverse
array of meeting spaces,
which will ensure your
next meeting is a success.
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Washington County
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Getting Here
(and around the
Destination)
Is Easy
Oregon’s Washington County is easily accessible via planes,
trains and automobiles. Located minutes west of Portland, it is
approximately 30 minutes from Portland International Airport,
which serves northwestern Oregon. Private and corporate jets
may land at the Hillsboro Airport. For more information, visit
www.portofportland.com/HIO_Home.aspx.
Arriving by plane or via Amtrak or Greyhound? TriMet’s MAX
light rail train transports travelers from the airport, Union Station and the Portland Greyhound Station to the cities of Beaverton and Hillsboro in Washington County. Many hotels provide
shuttle service to/from MAX stops.
Driving here? Washington County is situated west of downtown Portland and is accessed by Interstate 5, U.S. Route 26,
State Route 217, and numerous other highways and roads.
Average Weather/Rainfall
Low
Rainfall
Snowfall
Winter
47.1° F
35.0° F
5 in/month
1.5 inches
Spring
60.9° F
42.6° F
3 in/month
Summer
77.2° F
55.6° F
1 in/month
Fall
63.2° F
45.8° F
3 in/month
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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Contact Us
The Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA) is here
to help you plan the ideal meeting or event. From distributing
leads to ensure that you get the best rates possible to providing visitor guides and other information for your attendees,
the sales team is here to help—all at no cost!
Contact us today. Call 503-644-5555 or toll-free, 800-537-3149,
or e-mail sales@wcva.org. Learn more about Oregon’s Washington County or submit a request for proposal by visiting us
online at www.oregonswashingtoncounty.com.
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Alloro Vineyard
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Banks-Vernonia state Trail
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&
before
After
Entice your attendees to
come early or stay late with
these awesome and engaging
pre- and post-meeting and
team-building ideas
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W
hether you’re planning a meeting
or event in Oregon’s Washington
County, or you’re planning for preand post-meeting excursions in the greater
Portland area, look no further: we have sample
itineraries that will provide ideas for fun outings for your attendees.
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outdoors
Take a Walk
on the Wild Side
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rom wetlands dotted with birds to biking trails to
paddling routes through forested areas, Oregon’s
Washington County has outdoor opportunities
to satisfy every visitor. Experience firsthand the fun of
exploring in a kayak, swinging in trees and taking in
tremendous views.
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Start the day at the Tualatin River
National Wildlife Refuge (19255 SW
Pacific Hwy., Sherwood; 503-625-5944;
fws.gov/tualatinriver), home to nearly 200
species of birds, more than 50 species
of mammals, 25 species of reptiles and
amphibians, and a variety of insects, fish
and plants. Explore the Wildlife Center,
the nature store and the one-mile trail
that meanders through the refuge, providing great photography opportunities
along the way. 1–1.5 hours
Gales Creek Mountain Bike Trail
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After the refuge, head to Cook Park
(17005 SW 92nd Ave., Tigard) for a fun
and easy kayaking (or canoe) trip down
the Tualatin River. The Tualatin Riverkeepers (503-218-2580; tualatinriver
keepers.org) offers complete boat rentals
and expert-led group paddle trips on the
water for people of all ages and abilities.
This slow-moving river allows for ample
wildlife viewing opportunities along the
way. 2–2.5 hours
After a couple of hours on the water,
enjoy a brown-bag lunch along the banks
of the Tualatin River at Cook Park. Then
travel to Jackson Bottom Wetlands
Preserve (2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy.,
Hillsboro; 503-681-6206; jacksonbottom.
org), a 725-acre wildlife preserve with 4.5
miles of trails, wildlife viewing blinds
and picture-perfect views. Groups also
enjoy the 12,000-square-foot education
center, which has hands-on exhibits and
an authentic bald eagle’s nest recovered
from the wild. The attraction also houses
a nature store and an expansive deck with
views overlooking the preserve. Guided
tours can be arranged as well. 1–1.5 hours
Wind down the day out in nature with a
pleasant walk through Cooper Mountain
Nature Park (18892 SW Kemmer Rd., Beaverton; 503-629-6350; thprd.org/nature/
naturalareas/coopermountainnaturepark.
cfm). This 230-acre park offers spectacular views of the Tualatin River Valley and
the Chehalem Mountains, as well as 3.5
miles of trails with varying levels of difficulty that traverse through three distinct
habitats in the park.
Tree to Tree Adventure park
Exciting Adventures
in the Forest
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rom high-flying adventure to a leisurely bike
ride along an abandoned railway, plan an
Oregon’s Washington County adventure that
will keep even the most high-energy member of the
group entertained, enlightened and enthralled.
gorgeous wildf lowers. Cycle (or hike) the
entire trail to Vernonia (42 miles round
trip), travel to L.L. Stub Stewart State
Park (18 miles round trip) or simply
travel to the Manning Trailhead (6 miles
round trip), then head back to Banks.
1.5–6+ hours
Take aim and shoot at Campbell’s 3D
Archery (21641 NW Dairy Creek Rd.,
North Plains; 503-367-8586; campbells3darchery.com), a family owned and
operated outdoor archery course
featuring a challenging 25-target 3D
course, practice range with shots up to
90 yards on 15 acres of land and a 3D
motion target system. 1-2 hours
Next stop is the thrilling Tree to Tree
Adventure Park (2975 SW Nelson Rd.,
Gaston; 503-357-0109; treetotree
adventurepark.com), featuring a zip-line
park (with a 1,200-foot-long “super zip”),
dual racing zips and six aerial ropes
courses. 1.5–3 hours
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Head west to the small city of Banks,
rent a bike from Banks Bicycles (14175
NW Sellers Rd., Banks; 503-680-3269;
banksbicycles.com), and venture along
the Banks-Vernonia State Trail (oregon
stateparks.org/park_145.php) Oregon’s
first rails-to-trails path, a 21-mile, multiuse trail open to hikers, cyclists and
equestrians. Trek along trestle/bridge
crossings and view the wildlife and
After an invigorating ride, stop for lunch
at the Banks Trail Café (146 N Main St.,
Banks; 503-324-2090), a quaint country-style diner serving classic American
fare open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. 1 hour
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David Hill Vineyards & winery
Wine: Oregon Style
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rom boutique wine innovators to Oregon
wine-industry pioneers, Oregon’s Washington County offers a range of styles and settings for all wine enthusiasts. Enjoy an in-depth
tour and discussion with a vintner, or enjoy a
picnic and a view—there is no wrong way to
experience the wineries here!
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After a light breakfast, head to the
growing wine destination of Sherwood
with a stop at Alloro Vineyard (22075
SW Lebeau Rd., Sherwood; 503-625-1978;
allorovineyard.com), which resembles a
Tuscan vineyard on its slope in the Chehalem Mountains. Sample handcrafted
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and more.
Catered lunch or dinner on the grounds
is an option for small groups. 1 hour
Next stop is the small city of Cornelius,
home to Ardiri (35040 SW Unger Rd.,
Cornelius; 503-628-6060; ardiriwine.com),
one of Washington County’s newest wineries. Ardiri is an ideal destination for
an outdoor lunch or snack in the formal
indoor/outdoor tasting room, followed
by time to enjoy the f lagstone walkways,
fireplace, fire pit and wine-tasting bar.
Sample Ardiri’s own Napa Carneros and
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir side-byside, each crafted from their vineyards
in California and Oregon. 1–1.5 hours
Afterward, trek to the northwestern
section of Oregon’s Washington County
with a pair of stops in Forest Grove.
Visit David Hill Vineyards & Winery
(46350 NW David Hill Rd., Forest Grove;
877-992-8545/503-992-8545; davidhill
winery.com), one of the most picturesque
wine venues in the Willamette Valley,
with sweeping views of Oregon’s Coast
Range. The tasting room is located in a
historic farmhouse built in 1883, and the
farm sits on 140 acres. 1–1.5 hours
End the day at Apolloni Vineyards (14135
NW Timmerman Rd., Forest Grove; 503-3305946; apolloni.com), a family-owned winery
that produces Italian-style white and red
wines, as well as outstanding traditional
Pinot Noir. Their philosophy of careful
attention to detail starts in the vineyard
and continues through to the winery and
production. 1 hour
Alternately, create your own wine country excursion. See the entire list of wineries in Oregon’s Washington County at
oregonswashingtoncounty.com/Discover-Wine-Country or view wine-themed
itineraries at oregonswashingtoncounty.
com/Travel-Trade/Sample-Itineraries.
photograph above by Paul Loofburrow
liquid assets
Washington
County
Sustainable
Wine Trail
FULL-DAY EXCURSION
O
regon didn’t invent
sustainable wine
and saké, but we
sure perfected it. Spend a
day sipping wine and saké
from a handful of winemakers known for their
outstanding practices in
producing sustainable
beverages.
Next stop is Elk Cove Vineyards (27751
NW Olson Rd., Gaston; 877-355-2683/503985-7760; elkcove.com), a 35-year-old,
family-owned estate winery. Taste a
f light of wine produced from sustainably
farmed grapes from their vineyards, including two that are organic, and enjoy
the spectacular views of the northern
Willamette Valley. 1 hour
Enjoy a pre-arranged
“vineyard trek” through
the 30-year-old Pinot
Noir vines.
Cooper Mountain Vineyards
Travel to Ponzi Vineyards’ new tasting
room (19500 SW Mountain Home Rd., Sherwood; 503-628-1227; ponziwines.com), located just 30 minutes southwest of Portland’s
city center. Ponzi Vineyards is one of
Oregon’s pioneering wineries, and for more
than 40 years has been producing
quality, Italian-inspired wines.
Sample a flight of sustainably
produced wines in the tasting
room, play a game of bocce, or
walk among the vines on the
historic grounds. 1–1.5 hours
Alternately, create your own
wine country excursion.
See the entire list of wineries in
Oregon’s Washington County at
oregonswashingtoncounty.com/
Discover-Wine-Country.
Final stop of the day is Cooper Mountain
Vineyards (9480 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton; 503-649-0027; coopermountainwine.
com). Located on the slopes of an ancient
volcano, Cooper Mountain Vineyards was
one of the first certified organic and biodynamic vineyard wineries in the Pacific
Northwest. Enjoy a pre-arranged “vineyard
trek” through the 30-year-old Pinot Noir
vines. Trek participants experience how an
organic and biodynamic farm
functions as well as how
these practices make their
way into the cellar. The expedition is topped off with
a tasting. 1–1.5 hours
Alternately, create
your own wine country
excursion. See the entire
list of wineries in Oregon’s
Washington County at
oregonswashingtoncounty.com/
Discover-Wine-Country.
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photograph above by Jennifer Sweenie
Start with a satisfying late breakfast or
early lunch in Forest Grove, then head
over to Montinore Estate (3663 SW
Dilley Rd., Forest Grove; 888-359-5012;
montinore.com) to taste a f light of organic wines. This family-run organic- and
biodynamic-certified vineyard estate is
among one of Oregon’s largest producers
of sustainable wines, and it produces an
impressive selection of varietals, including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Merlot and
more. 1–1.5 hours
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grown ingredients. Ambacht’s ales are
mashed at a low temperature, which
gives the beer a “refreshing” dryness and
“clean, toasty” f lavor. 1 hour
Refuel at Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
and Imbrie Hall (4045 NW Cornelius
SakÉOne
Saké, Beer
& Spirits
Trail
After a hearty late breakfast, head to
SakéOne (820 Elm St., Forest Grove; 800550-7253/503-357-7056; sakeone.com), the
largest producer and leading brewer of
craft saké in America. Taste a f light of
saké paired with local culinary delights,
and tour the kura, the traditional brewery, for a bird’s-eye view of how saké is
made. 1–2 hours
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O
regon’s Washington
County is more than
just wine and Pinot
Noir. The area is becoming
known for its exploration
into other beverages, such
as saké and whiskey. Not for
the faint of heart, this tour
is for the true beverage
connoisseur.
Next, travel to Hillsboro to taste the
spirits at Big Bottom Whiskey (21420
NW Nicholas Ct., Suite D-9, Hillsboro;
503-608-7816; bigbottomwhiskey.com). Big
Bottom recently opened a tasting room,
where guests sample their smooth and
tasty bourbon whiskeys. 1 hour
Walk a few steps to the tasting room of
Vertigo Brewing (21420 NW Nicholas
Ct., Suite D-7, Hillsboro; 503-645-6644;
vertigobrew.com) and sample a variety of
handcrafted ales. 1 hour
Sample Ambacht Brewery’s (1060 NE
25th Ave., Ste. B, Hillsboro; 503- 828-1400;
ambacht.us) unique, Belgian-inspired
ales, each made with local, organically
Pass Rd., Hillsboro; 503-640-6174; mcmenamins.com/200-cornelius-pass-roadhouse-home). At Imbrie Hall, enjoy
a meal of Northwest-style pub fare,
which incorporates the freshest seasonal
ingredients from local and regional
growers. Wash it down with a pint of
McMenamins’ own handcrafted brews.
After the meal, take a peek at the Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Brewery, where
many of McMenamins’ beloved beers are
made, or the recently opened Cornelius
Pass Roadhouse Distillery, where
McMenamins crafts its spirits in a century-old, 160-gallon Alambic Charentais
pot still. 1.5–2 hours
Taste a flight of saké
paired with local culinary
delights, and tour the
kura, the traditional
brewery, for a bird’s-eye
view of how saké is made.
As a final stop, journey to Sherwood
for a sample of beer produced by, Two
Kilts Brewing Co. (14841 SW Tualatin
Sherwood Rd., Suite 501, Sherwood; 503625-1700; twokiltsbrewing.com). Have a
tasty brew while noshing on popcorn,
or enjoy a meal with a pint in the “party
room” adjacent to the tasting room.
30 minutes to 1 hour
family fun center
Child’s Play
W
Fun seekers of all ages flock to Big Al’s
(14590 SW Barrows Rd., Beaverton; 503748-6118; ilovebigals.com/beaverton) for a
variety of reasons: upscale bowling lanes,
thrilling arcade with 200 games,
a big game sports bar/grill, and a plethora
of party and event space and opportunities. 1.5-2 hours
Enjoy pizza and a game of mini-golf at the
new Pietro’s Pizza (13281 SW Canyon
Rd., Beaverton; 503-596-7600; pietrosrestaurants.com). Pietro’s Pizza serves up pizza,
games, and glow-in-the-dark fun in a
festive pirate-themed environment, which
includes a 3D, black-light indoor mini-golf
course and laser tag arena. 1.5-2 hours
It’s “game on” at Laserport (6540 SW
Fallbrook Pl. Beaverton; 503- 526-9501; laserportofbeaverton.com), a state-of-the-art
laser tag arena and arcade. 1.5 hours
Travel to Wilsonville for amusement park
fun at the Family Fun Center (29111 SW
Town Center Loop, Wilsonville; 503-6855000; fun-center.com/public/Wilsonville), a
six-acre indoor/outdoor amusement park
with go-carts, bumper boats, virtual roller
coast, arcade games and more.
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ho says
adults can’t
play like
children? Add some fun
and merriment into a
day-long team-building
event. Choose one for a
quick afternoon jaunt or
the entire itinerary for a
day of child’s play.
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U-Pick,
I Pick,
We All Pick
smith berry barn
HALF- to Full-DAY EXCURSION
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Taste more of the freshness of Oregon’s
Washington County at the Hoffman
Farms and Farm Store (22242 SW
Scholls Ferry Rd., Beaverton; 503-6285418; hoffmanfarmsstore.com). Run by
first-generation farmers since 1983,
Hoffman Farms offers an assortment
of berries for u-pick, as well as readypicked produce. 30 minutes to 1 hour
Have lunch, a snack, or a refreshing
cold beverage at The South Store Café
(24485 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Hillsboro;
503-628-1920; southstorecafe.com), a historic landmark housed in a century-old
clapboard building. In addition to a full
coffee bar, the South Store Café offers
an array of pastries, sandwiches, homemade soups, and lunches—all made
fresh. 1 hour
After a quick nosh, cross the street to
Smith Berry Barn (24500 SW Scholls
Ferry Rd., Hillsboro; 503-628-2172; smithberrybarn.com), and go into the field to
pick berries or select farm-fresh fruits
and vegetables, specialty herbs and
perennials, hanging baskets, and more
from the Garden Store. Step inside the
historic barn and browse the selection of
gourmet food products, distinctive gifts,
kitchen goods, candles and teas. Cap off
the visit with a coffee drink made fresh
at the espresso bar, or satisfy a berry
craving with a milkshake made with
fruit fresh from the farm.
30 minutes to 1 hour
For a change of pace, continue on to
the final stop, Mountainside Lavender
(17805 SW Hillsboro Hwy., Hillsboro; 503936-6744; mountainsidelavender.com),
a family-run hillside farm with a view
of the valley below, as well as Mount
Hood and other majestic mountains
of the Cascades. Mountainside offers
more than 20 varieties of lavender in
several summer-fresh colors. Pick your
own lavender or buy lavender plants,
dried bouquets, essential oil distilled at
the farm and other lavender products.
(NOTE: Mountainside is open June 1–
July 31.) 1 hour
After picking berries or f lowers at Unger
Farms (34880 SW Johnson School Rd.,
Cornelius; 971-285-7507; ungerfarms.com),
treat your group to a panini or fruittopped waff le at the farm store, filled
with locally produced goodies.
photograph above by rick schafer, opposite by bob wayt
W
hether you enjoy tromping into the fields
to pick your own berries or choose to enjoy
goodies made from freshly picked produce,
we have the place for you. Follow a day of picking your
own berries with a meal prepared from locally grown
ingredients. (This itinerary is best enjoyed from mid-June
through August.)
Great Gardens
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rom berries to blooming dahlias, Oregon’s Washington County boasts a cornucopia of homegrown
goodness. Oregon and Washington County are
large producers of nursery stock, from flowers to trees.
Spend a half-day exploring two amazing garden centers,
which showcase the beauty of locally grown nursery
plants, and finish with a stroll among the rhododendrons in one of Washington County’s premier parks.
Start with a light breakfast on your own,
then begin the day at one of the largest
garden centers in Oregon, Al’s Garden
Center (16920 SW Roy Rogers Rd., Sherwood; 503-726-1162; als-gardencenter.
com). This 10.5-acre, state-of-the-art
center is big enough to have a retractable roof the size of a football field.
Explore the variety of plants and gift
items for sale, and catch live demonstrations from garden experts. Grab a cup o’
joe at Al’s Coffee Bean, an on-site coffee
stop. 1 hour
Stop for a classic burger at the Cruise
In Country Diner (9785 SW River Rd.,
Hillsboro; 503-628-0500; cruiseincountry.
com). This diner (closed on Monday and
Tuesday) specializes in burgers made
Next stop is Farmington Gardens
(21815 SW Farmington Rd., Beaverton;
503-649-4568; farmingtongardens.com),
a family-owned garden center offering a
range of annuals, perennials, shrubs and
trees, many of which are grown on-site
in the fields surrounding the nursery.
Through growing season, Farmington
Gardens hosts events like the Heirloom
Tomato Festival, held each September.
1 hour
Explore the scenic and wooded Rood
Bridge Park (4000 SE Rood Bridge Rd.,
Hillsboro; 503-681-6120; ci.hillsboro.or.us/
ParksRec/ParksnTrails/RoodBridgePark.
aspx), a 61-acre park near the Tualatin
River, and walk through the impressive
Lloyd Baron Rhododendron Garden.
This community garden features more
than 176 varieties of rhododendron species and hybrids. 1 hour
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Jenkins estate
Venture to Gardens at Jenkins Estate
(8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton;
thprd.org/facilities/Jenkins) and explore
the 2.5 miles of walking trails through
rhododendron, azalea and herb gardens,
plus perennials, wildf lower meadow and
water features. 1 hour
from locally raised grass-fed beef and
buffalo and hormone-free chicken and
fish. Cruise In provides the classic feel of
a ’50–’60s diner while using fresh, local
ingredients. 1–1.5 hours
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shopping
Shop ’Til
You Drop
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T
ax-free shopping
abounds in Oregon’s
Washington County,
with everything from highend retail centers to antique
shops and specialty boutiques. Convenient access
and free parking minimize
headaches and maximize
shopping time!
After a hearty, power-shopping
breakfast on your own, start the day at
Bridgeport Village (7455 SW Bridgeport
Rd., Tigard; 503-968-1704; Bridgeportvillage.com), one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier fashion and lifestyle
shopping centers. Consisting of 500,000
square feet, the center offers one-of-akind boutiques and well-known brands
including crowd pleasers such as the
Apple Store, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th
and J. Crew. 1.5–2 hours
Tigard; 800-547-1514/503-603-9905;
stashtea.com), the only store of its kind
in greater Portland, which features
more than 200 varieties of loose-leaf
and bagged teas made with leaves from
around the globe. As one of the first
internationally recognized tea brands,
Stash Tea remains one of the pioneers
of Oregon tea. Stash can host private
tastings for groups of up to 12 people.
30 minutes
For something entirely different, experience Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills
Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.,
Beaverton; 800-878-7323/503-228-4651;
powells.com/locations/powells-books-atcedar-hills-crossing). This sister location
to the famed Powell’s City of Books,
located in downtown Portland, is an
ideal addition to a Washington County
shopping itinerary. At 32,500 square
feet filled with new and used books,
appearances by noteworthy authors, and
a knowledgeable, book-loving staff, this
bookstore is a haven for bibliophiles.
30 minutes
End the day of tax-free shopping at The
Streets (19350 NW Emma Way, Hillsboro;
Find everything from
high-end retail centers
to antique shops and
specialty boutiques.
Next, visit Washington Square (9585
SW Washington Square Rd., Tigard;
503-639-8860; shopwashingtonsquare.
com). Washington Square is a shopper’s
paradise, with five major department
stores—including Oregon’s largest
Nordstrom—170 distinctive shops and a
diverse selection of eateries, perfect for a
mid-shopping snack or a full meal. Outof-area visitors can save even more with
the Shopping & Dining Visitor Rewards
Book. 1.5–2 hours
503-533-0561; streetsoftanasbourne.
com), which mixes European charm
with the convenience of a retail center.
Enjoy tax-free shopping at more than 50
fabulous shops. Rest your tired feet and
enjoy a meal at the retail center’s newest
eatery, The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza
& Spirits (2295 NW Allie Ave., Hillsboro;
503-747-5804; therockwfp.com), which
specializes in burgers, sandwiches and
wraps, pasta, calzones, and, of course,
wood-fired pizza. 1–2.5 hours
For more itinerary ideas or for help planning a pre- or post-conference itinerary
for your delegates, contact the sales
team at the Washington County Visitors
Association. Call toll-free 800-537-3149 or
503-644-5555, or e-mail sales@wcva.org.
oregonswashingtoncounty.com
photograph leftt by David Papazian
Tea aficionados f lock to the Stash Tea
Retail Store (7250 SW Durham Rd.,
Washington Square
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resources
photograph by Bob Streicher
Hagg Lake
Airports
and Mass
Transportation
Hillsboro Airport
3355 NE Cornell
Rd., Hillsboro
portofportland.
com/hio_home.
aspx
Portland Amtrak
Station
Union Station, 800
NW Sixth Ave.,
Portland
amtrak.com
Portland
International
Airport
7000 NE Airport
Way, Portland
portofportland.
com/PDX_Home.
aspx
Portland
Greyhound
Station
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TriMet
Light rail, bus and
streetcar transportation
trimet.org
Avis Car Rental
10385 SW Canyon
Rd., Beaverton
503-626-5247
3355 NE Cornell
Rd., Hillsboro
503-640-4220
9800 SW Washington Square Rd.,
Tigard
503-384-0446
avis.com
Budget Car
Rental
10385 SW Canyon
Rd., Beaverton
503-644-1861
budget.com
Hertz Car Rental
13985 SW Farmington Rd., Beaverton
503-626-4066
hertz.com
Enterprise Car
Rental
10625 SW Canyon
Rd., Beaverton
503-644-6500
enterprise.com
Bus Charters/
Transportation
Chambers of
Commerce
Blue Star
Transportation
Banks Chamber
of Commerce
503-249-1837
bluestarbus.com
Double Decker
PDX
503-575-5875
doubledeckerpdx.
com
Hometown
Advantage
888-604-3352
hometown
advantage.com
MTR Western
800-975-0464
503-241-3778
mtrwestern.com
NW Navigator
503-285-3000
nwnavigator.com
13480 NW Main St.,
Banks
503-324-1081
oregonbanks
chamber.com
Beaverton Area
Chamber of
Commerce
12655 SW Center
St., Beaverton
503-644-0123
beaverton.org
Forest Grove
Chamber of
Commerce
2417 Pacific Ave.,
Forest Grove
503-357-3006
visitforestgrove.
com
Hillsboro
Chamber of
Commerce
5193 NE Elam Young
Pkwy., Hillsboro
503-648-1102
hillchamber.org
North Plains
Chamber of
Commerce
10395 NW Glencoe
Rd., North Plains
503-647-2207
northplainschamber
ofcommerce.org
Sherwood
Chamber of
Commerce
22566 SW Washington St., Sherwood
503-625-7800
sherwoodchamber.
org
Tigard Chamber
of Commerce
12345 SW Main St.,
Tigard
503-639-1656
tigardchamber.org
Tualatin Chamber
of Commerce
18791 SW Martinazzi Ave., Tualatin
503-692-0780
tualatinchamber.
com
Wilsonville
Chamber of
Commerce &
Visitors Center
8586 SW Salish Ln.,
Suite 150
Wilsonville
503-682-0411
wilsonvillechamber.
com
About the Washington County
Visitors Association
The Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA) is the official destination marketing organization for Washington County, Oregon. It serves
the region’s tourism industry by actively promoting Oregon’s Washington
County as a premier destination for meetings and events, sporting events,
business travelers and leisure travelers.
A dedicated sales team provides complimentary assistance to organizations, event and meeting planners, and individuals who are looking to bring
meetings, events, weddings and other group business to Oregon’s Washington County. Services include: helping to find and secure group room blocks,
facility rentals, visitor information and referrals to local businesses.
The WCVA operates a visitor information center (12725 SW Millikan Way
first floor of the Beaverton Building at the Round), which is open to the
public Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on all major holidays).
To get started with planning an event or meeting in Oregon’s Washington
County, visit oregonswashingtoncounty.com, call 503-644-5555 or toll-free,
800-537-3149, or e-mail sales@wcva.org.
oregonswashingtoncounty.com
oregonswashingtoncounty.com
550 NW Sixth Ave.,
Portland
greyhound.com
Car Rentals
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