Hillsboro Travel, Shopping, Hotel and Shopping Guide

Hillsboro Travel Sight Seeing Places

1. Portlandia

It is the symbol of the Hillsboro and the 2nd largest man-made bronze statue in the country, after only to the Statue of Liberty. Address: 1120 SW Fifth Ave, Portland

2. The Japanese Garden & The Portland International Rose Test Garden

It is considered the finest example of a Japanese garden in North America. It encompasses 5 and a half acres and five separate garden styles. Be sure to catch a great view of Mt. Hood behind the pavilion. Also don't miss The Portland International Rose Test Garden just opposite Japanese Garden.
Address: Washington Park, 6111 SW Kingston Ave, Portland.

3. Portland Classical Chinese Garden

This special Chinese garden takes up an entire city block and is the largest of its type outside of China. It is an authentically built Ming Dynasty style garden with covered walkways, bridges, pavilions and colonnades.
Address: NW Third Ave & Everett Street, Portland

4. Oregon Zoo Evergreen Aviation Museum, Oregon Zoo, Multnomah Falls & Historic Columbia River Highway, Portland Classical Chinese Garden, Portlandia, The Japanese Garden, Mt. Hood, The Oregon Coast

It has the largest breeding herd of elephants in captivity and is perhaps best known for its elephants. Exhibits include Africa, Cascade Crest, Steller Cove, and Amazon Flooded Forest.

Address: 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Washington Park, Portland

5. Evergreen Aviation Museum

This is the home to Howard Hughes¡¯ ¡°Spruce Goose.¡± The massive wooden plane rests in the company of many other smaller planes.

Address: 3685 NE Three Mile Lane, McMinnville, Oregon

6. Multnomah Falls & Historic Columbia River Highway

It is located twenty minutes east of Troutdale. The gorge holds some of the region¡¯s most scenic vistas and leads to hundreds of wilderness areas and recreation destinations, such as Bonneville Dam and Cascade locks. One site to stop and see along the way is the Vista House at Crown Point. A great photo view of the gorge and the Vista House is located at the Portland Women¡¯s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint. Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the US.

7. Mt. Hood

It is actually a dormant volcano. The mountain is surrounded by an immense national forest, making it the perfect area for snow sports, hiking and other recreational activities. At 11,239 fee, Mt. Hood stands watch over the Columbia River Gorge.

8. The Oregon Coast

It extends from the mouth of the Columbia River in the north to California¡¯s redwood country in the south. Enjoy ocean views, gorgeous sunsets, and historic lighthouses from more than 80 state parks dotting the coast.

Hillsboro Shopping Mall & Outlet

1. Washington Mall

This is a large mall that has a wide variety of stores - gift, department stores, shoe, clothing stores. Highly recommended.

Address: 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Tigard, Oregon.

2. Streets of Tanabourne

This mall is the closest (about 1-3 miles) to Holiday Inn Express and has some nice stores such as the GAP, REI, Meier & Frank. It also has some restaurants that are nice: PF Chang¡¯s, Romano¡¯s Macaroni Grill

Address: 19350 NW Emma Way, Hillsboro, Oregon.

3. Bridgeport

A very nice upscale shopping mall. It is not enclosed like most malls. Some very nice restaurants.
Address: 7405 SW Bridgeport Rd, Portland, Oregon.

4. Pioneer Place

This mall is in downtown Portland and you could take the Max to it. One great thing about downtown Portland is that there is no charge to use the lite rail once you are in a certain area. The TriMet site has a map of the free area.
Address: 700 SW Fifth Ave, Portland, Oregon.

5. Lloyd Center

This is also a mall in Portland. Of the two, I would choose Pioneer Place to go to. It is nearer to the downtown sites and a nicer area.
Address: 2201 Lloyd Center, Portland, Oregon 97232

6. Nob Hill Area

This is an eclectic area with a lot of boutiques and one of a kind shops. A fun and funky area! While in this area, if you like books visit Powell¡¯s Book Store, 1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209 USA. This is one of the largest bookstores in the US.
Address: Stretching out from NW 21st and 23rd Ave, Portland, Oregon 97232.

7. Portland Saturday Market

Arts and Crafts vendors display their wares on Saturday & Sunday. Over a hundred of vendors.

Address: Waterfront Park near SW Ankeny and Naito Parkway. Portland, Oregon 97209.

8. Woodburn Outlets

A large outlet mall about 45 minutes south on I-5. If you have time to visit only one, this one is recommended.

Address: 1001 N. Arney Rd, Woodburn, Oregon 97071.

9. Columbia Gorge Outlets

A smaller mall off I-84, exit 17 as you are heading to the Gorge. Worth a stop if you are on the way to sight-seeing in the Gorge.
Address: 450 NW 257th Way, Troutdale, Oregon 97060.

10. Lincoln City Outlets

On the coast, but it is a large Outlet center and worth the stop if in the area.

Address: 1500 SE E. Devils Lake Rd, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367.

11. Seaside Factory Outlet Center

On the coast near the end of Hwy 26.

Address: 1111 N. Roosevelt Drive (Highway 101 & 12 Street) Seaside, Oregon 97138.

Hillsboro Restaurants

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Hillsboro Hotel

1. Larkspur Landing @ 3133 NE Shute Road, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124. Phone: (503) 681-2121.

2. Holiday Inn Express @ 5900 NE Ray Cir, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124. Phone: (503) 844-9696.

3. Springhill Suites Portland @ 7351 NE Butler Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 547-0202.

4. Extended Stay Deluxe Portland @ 1911 NW Cornell Road, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124. Phone: (503) 439-0706.

5. Courtyard Portland @ 3050 NW Stucki Place, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124. Phone: (503) 690-1800.

6. Fairfield Inn @ 15583 NW Stucki Place, Hillsboro, Oregon 97006. Phone: (530) 972-0048.

7. Hilton Garden Inn @ 15520 NW Gateway CT Beaverton, Oregon 97006. Phone: (530) 466-2042.

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