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My Top Recs for Hillsboro/Portland Area
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items Places around Hillsboro, Portland, and the surrounding area that I’ve actually been to and would recommend, plus a few places still on my list to visit. Food, coffee, parks, bookstores, activities, local favorites, and whatever else deserves a spot.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Places I Want to Visit
Outdoor Activities
Such a nice park to spend some time outside, especially with kids. There’s plenty of room to walk around, play, and just enjoy being outside without needing to plan a whole day around it. Definitely one of the Portland-area parks I’d go back to.
Sellwood Park
This is such a nice park for getting the kids outside and letting them burn off some energy! There’s plenty of space to play and explore, and it’s an easy option when you want to get out of the house without planning an entire day trip. Definitely on...
Hidden Creek Park West
Sellwood Park is a great spot when you just want to get outside for a while. There’s plenty of space for kids to play, walk around, and burn off some energy, and it’s a nice place for a relaxed family day without needing a whole itinerary. Definitely...
Sellwood Park
A nice local park for getting outside with the kids without having to make a whole day out of it. It’s a good spot to let them play, get some energy out, and just enjoy being outside for a while. One of those simple local places that’s nice to have n...
Bicentennial Park
A great little local park for getting outside with the kids! It’s an easy place to stop when you want some outdoor time without having to travel far or plan a big outing. We’ve enjoyed coming here, and it’s definitely one of those simple neighborhood...
UJ Hamby Park
Such a beautiful place when you want to get outside and actually enjoy some nature. There are trails to explore, gorgeous views, and plenty of space to just get away from everything for a while. It’s a great option for a family nature day when you wa...
Chehalem Ridge Nature Park
Restaurants
One of my favorite places for a good burger and fries! It has that classic drive-in feel, the food is good, and their milkshakes are definitely worth getting. It’s an easy casual place to stop when you just want something good without making it compl...
Mikes Drive-In
We love going here, especially because of the old trolley cars inside! The whole restaurant has such a fun atmosphere, and getting to eat inside one of the trolleys makes it even better, especially with kids. It’s one of those places where the experi...
The Old Spaghetti Factory
One of our go-to places when we want Mongolian food! I love that you get to build your own bowl exactly how you want it with your choice of meats, veggies, noodles, and sauces. It’s especially nice when everyone wants something a little different bec...
Chang's Mongolian Grill
Other Food & Drinks
Literally the best and biggest brick of fires ive ever had, and for a great price.
Don Bigote Hillsboro
Will always get these. Always fresh donuts. Amazing workers as well.
Sesame Donuts
Arts & Entertainment
Such a fun place to take kids, especially if they’re curious and like hands-on activities! There’s so much to explore that it doesn’t just feel like walking around a museum looking at things. It’s one of those places where kids can have fun while lea...
Home | Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
We’ve been to the Oregon Zoo multiple times and it’s always a fun day out with kids. There are tons of animals to see, plenty to walk around and explore, and it’s easy to spend several hours there. Definitely one of those Portland-area places that’s ...
Oregon Zoo
Such a fun place for a family day out! There’s a good mix of rides and activities for different ages, and I love having an amusement park right here in the Portland area without needing to make a huge trip out of it. Definitely somewhere I’d take my ...
Oaks Amusement Park
Enchanted Forest is such a fun place to take kids! I love that it feels completely different from a typical amusement park, with the storybook areas, themed attractions, and rides throughout the park. It has such a cute, nostalgic feel and makes for ...
Enchanted Forest
Such a fun place when you want a bunch of activities all in one spot! There’s plenty to do for kids and adults, so it works really well for a family day out. It’s especially nice when you want somewhere that can keep everyone entertained for more tha...
Bullwinkle's Upland | Eat. Play. Repeat.
I love places like this because you can actually spend some time playing games without feeling like you’re spending a fortune every five minutes. 😂 It’s a fun, casual place to take kids, and having a bunch of different arcade games to choose from ma...
Wunderland
We’ve been to the Seaside Aquarium and it’s such a fun little stop when you’re at the coast! It’s not a huge aquarium, which honestly makes it really easy to fit into a day in Seaside without it taking over the entire trip. A cute place to explore wi...
Seaside Aquarium
Local Favorites
Absolutely love this place. Their steak burritos are delicious and I try to get them every month. Can never have enough.
Mr. Taco
One of those Hillsboro places I’ve been going to for years. There’s a playground, lots of open space, and plenty of room to just hang out and let the kids play. I also love that the library and SHARC are right there, so there’s a lot in one little ar...
Shute Park
I can spend way too long in Powell’s just looking through books. 😂 I love being able to browse without necessarily knowing what I’m looking for and somehow still leave with something. Definitely one of my favorite places in the area when I’m in a bo...
Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing
Another one of my favorite places to wander around when I want books! I love being able to look through everything in person instead of buying every book online, and there’s always something that catches my attention that I wasn’t even looking for.
Barnes & Noble
Places I Want to Visit
I haven't been here yet, but this has been sitting on my list because the loaded potatoes look SO good. 😂 Definitely one I want to try when we're looking for something casual and different. I'll update this once we actually make it out there!
Love Spuds
I haven’t been here yet, but it’s definitely on my list to check out! It looks like such a fun place if you love claw machines, and I know my daughter and I could easily spend way too much time trying to win things. 😂 Once we actually visit, I’ll up...
Claw City Tigard
I haven’t been here yet, but it’s been on my list of places to check out with my daughter! It looks like such a cute place for a family outing, especially during the fall. I’ll definitely update this once we’ve actually gone and can give our real opi...
Yesteryear Farms
I haven’t been here yet, but I’ve been wanting to try it! I love the idea of being able to build your own hot pot and pick exactly what you want in it. Definitely on my list for a day when we want to try something a little different.
Big Hey Hot Pot
I haven’t tried this place yet, but it’s been sitting on my list because the tacos look SO good. I’m always down to find another good Mexican food spot, so this is definitely one I want to check out. I’ll update this once we actually try it!
El Grullense
I haven’t made it out here yet, but it looks absolutely beautiful and has been on my list of places to explore! I’d love to make a day out of hiking around the area and seeing the waterfall in person. Definitely one for when we’re in the mood for an ...
Punch Bowl Falls
I haven’t camped here yet, but it looks like such a pretty place to get away for a few days! I love finding campgrounds surrounded by trees and water where we can actually unplug and enjoy being outside. Definitely one I want to check out for a futur...
Lake Harriet Campground
I haven’t camped here yet, but this looks like exactly the kind of camping spot I’d love. Being right by the lake with all the trees and mountain views looks so peaceful. Definitely somewhere I want to spend a few days camping and exploring with my d...
Summit Lake Campground
I haven’t tried this place yet, but it caught my attention and I’ve been wanting to check it out! The food looks really good, and I’m always looking for new local places instead of going to the same restaurants over and over. I’ll update this once we...
Zach's Bistro