Beaverton is a friendly city set in the Tualatin Valley and surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards and farmland. It’s part of the Portland metropolitan area but has all the charm of a small town. Shop, dine and brewery-hop in the downtown district and discover a huge network of public parks and trails.
Things to do in Beaverton
Downtown Beaverton has plenty to keep you entertained, including several craft breweries where you can try local lagers, IPAs and seasonal brews. Stock up on goodies at the Beaverton Farmers Market, dine at trendy eateries on Restaurant Row and hunt down colourful public art installations.
Walk through wildflower-strewn meadows, oak woodlands and conifer forests in Cooper Mountain Nature Park. Scenic trails lace the park and treat you to beautiful views of the Chehalem Mountains. Stop to admire enormous Oregon white oaks and let the kids burn off energy in the nature play area.
Boutique wineries dot the Tualatin Valley and bottle award-winning Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Spend the day touring local vineyards and sampling wine in elegant tasting rooms. Guided tours teach you more about Oregon wine country and the unique terroir. Oregon also grows almost 90% of American hazelnuts. Buy a bag from a roadside stand or pick your own at a family-friendly farm. You’ll also be tempted by farm-fresh strawberries, blueberries, apples, plums, peaches and more.
Discover a unique patchwork of forests, marshes, creeks and ponds at Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Paved trails wind through the park and make it easy to explore with strollers and wheelchairs. Stop by the Interpretive Centre to learn more about the local flora and fauna in the park. For birdwatching, head to the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. The lush floodplain is an important habitat for hundreds of bird species.
Getting around Beaverton
Beaverton is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The city is in Washington County, a 15-minute drive from Downtown Portland and three hours from Seattle. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is a three-hour drive away.