Portland to Coast - Washington County Visitors Association
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Portland to Coast - Washington County Visitors Association
PDX WESTSIDE TO 1 The Century Hotel & Hayden’s Lakefront Grill 2 The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge 4 The South Store Cafe 5 Smith Berry Barn 6 Cooper Mountain Vineyards 7 Montinore Estate 8 SakéOne 9 McMenamins Grand Lodge 10 Maggie’s Buns 11 Tree to Tree Adventure Park 12 12 Seaside - Oregon Coast 13 Oregon Coast Scenic Byway 14 Cannon Beach 15 Rockaway Beach - Departure on the Oregon Scenic Railroad Shopping: Wine: Washington Square Mall www.shopwashingtonsquare.co m Stash Tea Catalog Retail Store www.stashtea.com/stash+tea+ retai Al’s Garden Center www.als-gardencenter.com l+store.aspx Agriculture: 13 14 16 Garibaldi - Train Arrival on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Helvetia Lavender Farm www.helvetialavenderfarm.com 17 Tillamook Cheese Factory 18 Tillamook Forest Center Mountainside Lavender www.mountainsidelavender.com 19 Coleman’s 9N Shady Rest 20 Apolloni Vineyards Alpacas of Oregon www.alpacasoforegon.com 21 Rice NW Museum of Rocks & Minerals 22 Overnight in Washington County 15 23 Bridgeport Village Shopping District 24 RedTail Golf Center 16 25 Oregon Zoo 26 International Rose Test Gardens Golf: 18 Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course www.pumpkinridge.com 17 27 Portland Japanese Garden The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club www.reservegolf.com 28 Decarli 29 Broadway Rose Theatre Hawks View Cellars www.hawksviewcellars.com Ponzi Vineyards www.ponziwines.com David Hill Winery & Vineyard www.davidhillwinery.com Oak Knoll Winery www.oakknollwinery.com Nature: Jackson Bottom Wetlands www.jacksonbottom.org Din ing …. Located just 15 minutes west of downtown Portland, Washington County is the gateway to more than 25 wineries Lo oki ng for a pla ce to eat ? Co nta ct the Wa sh ing ton Co unt y Vis ito rs As so cia tio n (W CV A) for a var iet y of din ing opt ion s in ou r are a and we wil l sen d you ref err als . Washington County not only encompasses the natural and agricultural aspects of Oregon’s verdant and scenic nestled among rolling hills, fruit and hazelnut orchards, and green dynamic forests, which lead to the Oregon Coast. countryside, it also is home to several thriving small town communities surrounding the “Silicon Forest,” home SEASIDE to high-tech and world-famous companies such as Nike. Step out and enjoy the best of the Westside of Portland! CANNON BEACH OREGON COAST 75MI SEATTLE 105MI 26 U WASHINGTON COUNTY BANKS LL “Stub” Stewart State Park www.oregonparks.org I-5 U PDX HILLSBORO CORNELIUS TILLAMOOK BEAVERTON GASTON 217 U TUALATIN MT. HOOD 55MI DURAM 205 U I-5 U WILSONVILLE SAN FRANCISCO 635MI 21 27 ake, Oh My! Nature, Wine and S 26 9 25 30 8 heart of the Tualatin HOTEL 1 . Located in the Wake up at THE CENTURY of the Commons, rlooking the pristine Lake business district, and ove able and convenient fort com , s an ideal relaxing its classic design provide pared with fresh, art, enjoy a breakfast pre environment. Before you dep is adjacent ch whi LL, GRI ’S LAKEFRONT local ingredients at HAYDEN to the Century Hotel. 28 11 7 6 24 29 22 4 5 ATTRACTION SCENIC RAILROAD 26 U KING CITY 99 U DINING I-84 U TIGARD SHERWOOD LODGING PORTLAND 26 U FOREST GROVE 20 10 O R E GO N 205 U NORTH PLAINS GARABALDI Magness Memorial Tree Farm www.worldforestry.org/Tree-Farms/ wfi-page-one.html 30 Final Overnight in Washington County 19 OREGON COAST ITINERARY ASTORIA Ardiri Winery & Vineyards www.ardiriwine.com ✈ Ma ps 3 The Tualatin Riverkeepers Paddle Trip 3 2 23 1 HOW WE CAN HELP: • Lodging and Service Leads • Personalized Itinerary Assistance • Detailed Escort Notes & Step-on Guides • Research and Technical Tours • Custom Events Calendar • Maps & Mileage • Visitor Guides & Consumer Brochures • High-Resolution Images CONTACT OUR GROUP TOURISM OFFICE TODAY TO PLAN YOUR TRIP TO WASHINGTON COUNTY. Phone: 503.644.5555 x110 Toll Free: 800.537.3149 Email: [email protected] Fax: 503.644.9784 LATIN RIVER Wildlife Center at the TUA Next, be sure to stop by the 2 As one er). inriv alat v/tu (fws.go NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE the U.S., the in ges refu life wild l ona nati of only a handful of urban the Refuge supports some of wildlife most abundant and varied from rs ntee Volu ion. reg in the uge Friends of the Tualatin Ref ate rdin coo to le ilab are ava special tours of the Refuge view and to provide scopes to itats. wildlife in their natural hab IN Next stop is with the TUALAT 3 for a relaxing RS EPE RIVERKE and educational PADDLE TRIP down the Tualatin River. (tualatinriverkeepers.org) , The Tualatin River is a slow astic meandering river, with fant who are opportunities for paddlers serenity of r feet wet.” The beauty and new to the sport to “get thei Programs in. aga and in aga k coming bac the river keeps enthusiasts s. nce fere red to your group’s pre can be customized and tailo getaway at a delightful countryside After your morning, refuel cafe.com). ore thst 4 (sou É STORE CAF with lunch at THE SOUTH e country, win nty e of Washington Cou Located on the northern edg oric landmark hist this , ding buil rd old clapboa and housed in a 100-year d is foo ’s café visitors alike. All of the is a favorite of locals and cious! deli and able tain sus – scratch fresh, local and made from BERRY BARN 5 h with a visit to the SMITH If time allows, combine lunc the 30-acre, ugh oss the street. 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Enjoy onvie ery that p miner and s of cozy bars re e c at the mo th a k owned win Gewürztra 0 c 3 fli 2 from its wn catching a ro s a -g h te c a st su e d un ic, biodynam laying a ro ing as theater, p njoy a tast ourse, c lf ’s o g te a c grapes. E st is e on the d rough the the soaking you walk th amic yn d relaxing in io b nd juvenating re organic a in pool and ulminating c s, rd g ya day spa. vine tastin at Ruby’s s gorgeous rn he rt a stop in it e no rlooking th room ove y. lle a V e Willamett 9 Cheese & Wine…. Wine & Cheese After breakfast in Cannon Beach your group will travel 28 mile s down scenic Highway 101 to the small historic town of ROCKAWAY BEACH 15 (rockawaybeach.net) to gra b a seat on the noon departure of the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad (ocs r.net). Get on board the 1910 Heis ler Steam locomotive and step back in time while relaxing and reveling at the beautiful sights of the Ore gon Coast. The train stops in the town of GARIBALDI 16 (ci.garibaldi .or.us) where your group can enjo y lunch overlooking the Tillamook Bay at one of Garibaldi’s restaurants located within walking dist ance of the train depot. After lunch, travel 20 minutes inland down Highway 101 into the pastora l valleys of rich dairy land and into the city of Tillamook, home to the TILLAMOOK CHE ESE FACTORY 17 (tillamookcheese.com), the largest cheese factory in the west. Savor samples of delicious Tillamook cheese, or enjo y a hand-scooped ice cream cone. Coast your way through Oregon. beachfront promenade, and has remained the Northwest’s most popular ocean resort for more than a century. Spend the morning enjoying Seaside’s spectacular ocean views, miles of public beach, r activities, unique natural setting, mild ocean climate, outdoo es too numerous shopping, unique dining options and other fun activiti e’s many hotels. Seasid of one at night the to list. Plan on staying Wake up at the Grand Lodge and enjoy breakfast on-site at McMe namin ’s Ironwo rk Grill. If you’re feeling adventurous, head minutes into town and pickup breakfast for the road at MAGGIE’S BUNS 10 (maggiesbuns.com), a Forest Grove local hot spot, with off-the-wall décor, gigantic cinnamon rolls, daily specials and made-to-order sandwiches. After breakfast, stop by the brand new TREE TO TREE com). ADVENTURE PARK 11 (treetotreeadventurepark. to Situated near the picturesque Hagg Lake, Tree Tree is a playground in the trees featuring aerial les ropes cours es, zip lines and tree-to p obstac Tree en. everse unlike anything you’ve to Tree’s certified adventure guides will assist your group with the thrills of moving from platform to platform (tree to tree) via wobbly bridges, tight ropes, zip lines and more. Continue your journey down Highway 26 for a 90minute scenic ride to Oregon’s fantastic northern 12 Coast and the resort town of SEASIDE, OREGON ile (seasideor.com). Seaside is famous for its two-m Time to Smell the Roses t om epark.c ventur reead reetot After a gorgeous Oregon Coast wake-up call in Seaside, continue south down the OREGON COAST SCENIC BYWAY 13 (byways.org), which passes the breathtaking Hug Point, Oswald West and Nehalem Bay State Parks. Spend the rest 14 of your day at the famous CANNON BEACH unity comm artist r popula a , h.org) nbeac (canno highlighted by massive shoreline monoliths known as Haystack Rock and the Needles tic (ci.cannon-beach.or.us). Pick from many fantas around walk to time include and , dining for s option and shop, or head down to the beach to snap some photos of iconic Haystack Rock. Spend the night in Cannon Beach. Next, head down Highway 6 (also known as the Wilson River Highway) thro ugh the lush Tillamook Forest to the TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST CENTER 18 (tillamookforestcenter.org). This interpretive and educational center showca ses the legacy of the historic Tillamook Burn and the spir it behind a monumental reforestation effort that left an imprint on Oregon history. The Forest Center is bookended by a climbable 40-foot tall replica of a forest fire lookout tower and a dramat ic 250-foot pedestrian suspension bridge from the building across the Wilson River to the Wils on River Trail. Stop for dinner on the way back to Portland at COLEMAN’S 9N SHADY RES 19 T (visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/G ales-Creek/Dining/ American/Coleman-s-9N-Sha dy-Rest), which is conveniently located off of Highway 6. Enjoy Coleman’s classic American cuisine, which ranges from mouth-watering hamburgers to lumberjack-sized portions of steaks and ribs. After dinner, take your group to your special reserved patio wine tasting at APOLLO NI VINEYARDS. 20 (apolloni.com) Apolloni is a family-owned vineyard located right off Hwy. 6 in the Willamette Valley. Enjoy a special selection of chocolates and cheeses alongside a tremendous fligh t of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Italian-s tyle wines. Once you’ve reached Hwy. 26, be sure to stop by THE RICE NORTHWEST MU SEUM OF ROCKS AND MINERALS 21 (ricenorthw museum.qwestoffice.net), which boasts one of the wor ld’s finest collections of rocks and crystals from thro ughout the world. Visitors will see spectacular fossils, meteorites, petrified woods, fluorescents and more (special group tours may be arranged). The collection is housed in a unique 1953 ranch-style house, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. After a full day of touring, your group can check-in at any one of Washington County’s fantastic hotels. Your group can enjoy a nigh t off and visit BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE 23 (bridgeport-village.com) and also enjoy TAX-FREE sho pping at more than 50 boutique shops. Bridgep ort Village is a European-style outdoor lifes tyle center with local and nationally-recogniz ed retail stores, restaurants, a bookstore and a first-run 18-screen IMAX theater. 22 After breakfast head over for a customized 30-minute group lesson from a RYG Golf Academy instructor at REDTAIL GOLF CENTER’S 24 (www.golfredtail.com) 80-stall, state-of-the-art driving range and practice facility. RedTail, which is among the Golf Range Association of America’s top 100 facilities in the U.S., features a newly renovated, championship-status 18-hole golf course for golfers of all levels. Golf tournaments, events on the driving range and other group events may be arranged. After perfecting your swing, head over to the OREGON ZOO 25 (www.oregonzoo.org), home to animals from all corners of the world, including Asian elephants, Peruvian penguins and Arctic polar bears. From the mist-filled African Rainforest to the majestic Great Northwest exhibits, the zoo is committed to the conservation of endangered species and their habitats— both locally and around the globe. While at the zoo, hop on the zoo train for a ride to the INTERNATIONAL ROSE TEST GARDENS 26 (rosegardenstore.org). Founded in 1917, Portland’s International Rose Test Garden is the oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the U.S. Tucked between the Japanese Garden, Hoyt Arboretum and the zoo, all located in the vast Washington Park, the garden contains 10,000 plantings of 550 colorful varieties. From here, you will see the most photographed view of the City of Roses, with Mt. Hood towering in the background. No trip to Washington Park is complete without a stop at the PORTLAND JAPANESE GARDEN 27 (japanesegarden.com) for a guided tour. This 5.5-acre, authentic Japanese Garden is composed of five distinct gardens designed to bring a sense of peace, harmony and tranquility. Enjoy a stop for dinner at DECARLI 28 (decarlirestaurant.com), a rustic Italian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Beaverton and featuring high ceilings, original fir floors, brass chandeliers and brick walls. The chef can put together a specialized menu using fresh, local ingredients for tour groups. Round off the evening with a live theater production at the BROADWAY ROSE THEATRE 29 (broadwayrose.com). The Broadway Rose has gained a national reputation for excellence, and produces a year-round season of exceptional and lavish live theater productions (affordable ticket prices available for groups). The Broadway Rose has gained a national reputation for excellence, offers affordable ticket prices for groups, and produces a year-round season of exceptional and lavish live theater productions. Spend the last night of your tour at any one of Washington County’s many hotel properties 30 before your morning departure (visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/Lodging).