Hillsboro, OR Road Trips

This city has a traditional farming community background with visible roots of agriculture. Remnants of this rural past can still be seen in the rural areas outside the city. The Orenco district used to be completely filled with nurseries, although the remaining ones have moved outside the city. There is also a rich Hispanic history here. Almost half of the population is Hispanic and many people speak Spanish. Schools in this area offer a Dual Language program where students in grades K-12 can take half of their courses in Spanish! This city is home to technology giant Intel, and has production facilities for many other tech and software companies. This city also serves as a home base for trips out into the countryside, or day trips to Portland.

1 Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals, 26385 NW Groveland Dr., ☏ +1 503-647-2418. W-F 1PM-5PM, Sa Su 10AM-5PM. Adults $10; veterans/military $7; seniors 60+ $9; ages 5-17 $7. (updated Jan 2017) 2 Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy, ☏ +1 503-681-6206. Daily, sunrise-sunset. Nature Center: M-Sa 10AM-4PM. 4.5 miles of gravel and bark-dusted trails. May be flooded during winter, call for conditions. No dogs or bicycles. Free, suggested donation $2. (updated Dec 2025) 3 Methodist Meeting House Monument. Historical landmark with a monument to an early meeting place for pioneers in the area. (updated May 2024) 4 Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum, 1458 NE 25th Ave, ☏ +1 503-608-2605. Pinball museum and arcade with pinballs and arcade games. (updated May 2024) 5 Noble Woods Park. (updated Feb 2026)

Hillsboro Saturday Farmers Market, Office at 232 NE Lincoln Ave, ☏ +1 503-844-6685, [email protected]. Hillsboro Farmers’ Market celebrates Washington County’s agricultural bounty by congregating farmers to sell fresh fruits, produce, baked goods, flowers and more. (updated Jul 2018) 1 Hillsboro Saturday Farmers Market - Downtown Hillsboro, Main Street between 1st and 3rd Ave. Saturday 8AM-1:30PM. (updated Jul 2018) 2 Hillsboro Saturday Farmers Market - Orenco Station, Between Orenco Station pkwy and NE 61st Ave, close to Cornell Rd. Sunday 10AM-2PM. (updated Jul 2018) 3 Hillsboro Saturday Farmers Market - Kaiser Permanente, 2875 NE Stucki Ave. Wednesday 4PM-7PM. (updated Jul 2018) 4 Hillsboro Saturday Farmers Market - Tuality Hospital, Baseline and 8th Ave. Thursday 11AM-1:30PM. (updated Jul 2018) 5 Horning’s Fishing & Picnic Hideout, 21215 NW Brunswick Canyon Rd, North Plains, ☏ +1 503 647-2920, [email protected]. Horning’s Hideout used for weddings, concerts, family gatherings, company picnics, car camping and trout fishing. Reservations required for camping and picnics. For events, email [email protected]. $5 per person (entry fee); Camping: $36 (Tent) to $40 (RV) per night up to 3 people, $12 per person beyond 3. (updated May 2024) 6 Hillsboro Hops, 4460 NE Century Blvd, ☏ +1 503-640-0887, [email protected]. Minor league baseball team that plays at Hillsboro Ballpark. They are a High-A class team that have played in the Northwest League since 2013 as an affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. $7-16 per person.

Amelia's Mexican Food, Very good steak, freshly made tortillas, and really good overall food and service. (2 locations): 1 Amelia's Exquisite Mexican Food, 105 NE 4th Ave, ☏ +1 503-615-0191, [email protected]. $15–$20. 2 Amelia's Rustic Mexican Food, 2130 NE Griffin Oaks St Ste 200, ☏ +1 503-844-8844, [email protected]. $15–$20. 3 Helvetia Tavern, 10275 NW Helvetia Rd, ☏ +1 503-647-5286. M-Sa 11AM-9PM. A 15- to 20-minute drive to a rural area west of town, but outstanding burgers, fries and onion rings. Good selection of local and national beers on tap. 4 Killer Burger, 2130 NW Allie Way #610, ☏ +1 503-268-1757. 11AM-10PM. All burgers include bacon. (updated Jul 2018) 5 McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, 4045 NE Cornelius Pass Rd, ☏ +1 503-640-6174. Su-M 11AM-11PM, Tu-Th 11AM-midnight, F Sa 11AM-1AM. McMenamins brewery at a former farmstead with an eight-sided barn. Beautiful decoration, good burgers and local beers on tap. The farm's former milk shed houses a smaller bar with a wood stove, where cigar smoking is allowed. (updated Sep 2019) 6 Salam, 1002 NE Orenco Station Parkway, ☏ +1 503-648-6836. Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM. Lebanese and Persian cuisine. Fantastic for lunch or dinner. (updated Jul 2018) 7 Swagat Indian Cuisine, 1340 NE Orenco Station Pkwy, ☏ +1 503-844-3838. 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM. Indian restaurant with an all you can eat buffet for lunch and a dinner menu for dinner (updated Jul 2018) 8 Schmizza Public House, 998 NE Orenco Station Parkway, ☏ +1 503-718-7120.

1 ABV Public House, 5670 NE Clara Lane, ☏ +1 503-372-9117. Su-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F Sa 11:30AM-10PM. Great selection of tap and bottled beers. Good burgers and sandwiches (updated Jul 2018) 2 Three Mugs Brewing Company, 2020 NE Aloclek Dr Suite 108 (NE Aloclek Dr & Cornelius Pass), ☏ +1 971-322-0232. 2-10PM. Family-run local gem that serves good, small-batch beers made on site. Not well-known even by people living nearby but fun, relaxed Irish pub atmosphere. Free popcorn: they serve limited snacks but you can bring food to eat there. (updated Jun 2019) 1 Insomnia Coffee Co., 5389 E Main Street, ☏ +1 503-601-4314. Local coffee shop of a small chain. (updated May 2024) 2 Big River Coffee, 2835 SE 70th Ave, ☏ +1 503-549-2800. Coffee shop with a drive through and second floor. (updated May 2024)

1 Extended Stay America Portland - Hillsboro, 10081 NE Cornell Rd, ☏ +1 503-439-0706. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jul 2022) 2 Hampton Inn & Suites Portland/Hillsboro-Evergreen Park, 9399 NE Tanasbourne Dr, ☏ +1 503-718-0006. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Jul 2022) 3 Extended Stay America Portland - Beaverton/Hillsboro - Eider Court, 18665 NW Eider Ct (SW corner of NW 185th Ave/NE Cornell Rd), ☏ +1 503-439-1515. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. All-suite accommodations with complimentary grab-and-go breakfast (updated Jul 2022) 4 Aloft Hillsboro-Beaverton, 1705 NE Amberglen Ct (across the street from Amberglen Park), ☏ +1 503-277-1900, fax: +1 503-277-1909. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Jul 2022) 5 Courtyard Portland Hillsboro, 3050 NE Stucki Pl, ☏ +1 503-690-1800, fax: +1 503-690-0236. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. (updated Jul 2022) 6 Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Hillsboro, Oregon, 9355 NE Tanasbourne Dr, ☏ +1 503-718-0007. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Jul 2022) 7 Holiday Inn Express Portland West/Hillsboro, 5900 NE Ray Cir, ☏ +1 503-844-9696, toll-free: +1 888 465-4329. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Complimentary breakfast buffet (updated Jul 2022) 8 Holiday Inn Portland West/Hillsboro, 2575 NE Aloclek Dr (SW corner of NE Cornell Rd/Aloclek), ☏ +1 503-640-1745, toll-free: +1 888 465-4329. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jul 2022) 9 Home2 Suites by Hilton Portland Hillsboro, 9790 NE Tanasbourne Dr, ☏ +1 971 327-9470. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.

The 1 Hillsboro Transit Center serves as the "central bus station" for Tri-Met trains & buses. It is centrally located along SE Washington between 3rd & 4th Ave (marker URL linked to Tri-Met's website for schedules & maps) with the following buses & trains: Blue Line MAX the train across town to Gresham via Orenco, Beaverton, downtown Portland, Gateway Transit and east Portland. Transfer to the Red Line Max anywhere between Beaverton Transit Center (TC) & Gateway TC to get to the airport. Rt 46 weekday service between Hillsboro Transit Center, Fair Complex/Hillsboro Airport MAX Station, and Hillsboro Library in North Hillsboro. Rt 47 runs weekdays between Hillsboro, Orenco, Tanasbourne, and Portland Community College-Rock Creek along Main & Evergreen Rt 48 weekdays and Saturdays between Hillsboro Transit Center, Hillsboro Airport/Fair Complex, Tanasbourne, Cedar Mill, and Sunset Transit Center, along Cornell. Rt 57 Frequent bus connecting Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Cornelius, Aloha and Beaverton via Pacific, Baseline, TV Highway and Canyon Road (SR-8), operates 24/7. Yamhill Co Transit Rt#33 Goes to McMinnville through Forest Grove, Gaston, town of Yamhill and Carlton along SR-8 & 47. Bus makes limited or no stops between Hillsboro and Forest Grove along Hwy 8. Passengers must use Tri-Met #57 bus to be let off or picked up along the road between Hillsboro and Forest Grove. Ride Connection-West Link, (bus stop) Hillsboro Transit Center. Connects Forest Grove to Hillsboro via Banks and North Plains.

The immediate areas around the MAX light station in downtown Hillsboro are closer together and are more walkable. Anywhere beyond you will find it quicker and preferable to drive as you would in any American suburban city. The addresses in Hillsboro do not conform to Portland's addressing system but rather have its own addressing and street numbering system based on a quadrant from 1st Ave & Main St in downtown as NE, SE, SW & NW with the house numbers increasing as you go further from 1st & Main till you reach the city limits when the house numbers become different. First Ave goes north & south and divides east from west while Main St goes east & west and divides north from south. The streets going east & west are named while the streets going north & south are numbered with others named. So a road, such as Cornell Rd or Evergreen Pkwy, in adjacent Aloha has a 'NW' designation will suddenly become 'NE' as you cross into Hillsboro with a different range of house numbers along the way. Many roads in newer areas of Hillsboro, such the areas surrounding Tanasbourne and between NW/SW 185th Ave to 219th, had a mixture of Hillsboro designations (NE & SE) and Portland designations (NW & SW) and are now dual-signed with the new and old street names or numbers.