Washington County Oregon
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Plan a Staycation in Washington County!

Summer is nearing a close and fall is quickly approaching. Why not take advantage of the warm temperatures with a “staycation” in Washington County, Oregon? Why waste hours in the car and those hard earned dollars on gas exploring the entire Pacific Northwest when some of the region's best attributes can be found in here?

From championship golf and award-winning wineries to pristine nature parks and wildlife preserves and shopping opportunities galore, there is something for everyone here.

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Upcoming Events

Tualatin Crawfish Festival - August 8-9, Tualatin
Oregon International Airshow - August 8-10, Hillsboro Airport
Elephant Garlic Fetsival - August 8-10, North Plains

Back to School Shopping in Washington County!

It’s that time of the year, again: Back-to-school shopping season, that time where cut-off shorts and tank tops are replaced with shiny new shoes and the latest fashions. This year, catch up with the latest trends while saving some dough.

Oregon has no sales tax, which makes shopping in Washington County a shopaholic’s dream, and the area has a multitude of boutiques, brand-name fashion clothing stores, and top-of-the-line retailers that will entice even non-shoppers to shop ‘til they drop.

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Five Things To Do Before the Kids Go Back to School

Ah, the lazy days of summer, when the “to do” list was tossed out in favor of endless days of sun, fun and relaxation. Now, how to get the kids in the back-to-school mode without them figuring out that they're mixing a little education in their fun? Luckily, there’s still time to make a fun “to do” list to make the rest of summer vacation a memorable experience. And we’re here to make planning that list easier.

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Visitor Survey

Help us better serve you and enter to win a fabulous prize from Washington County. Have you ever visited Washington County, Oregon? Are you planning to visit the area soon? If you answered “yes” to these questions, we want to hear from you.

The Washington County Visitors Association is conducting a survey, and we would like to include your input. Visit the survey page and answer just a few short questions – the entire experience will only take about three to five minutes to complete. After completing the survey, you will be entered to win a Nike brand backpack, duffel bag or fashion tote (retail value, $70).

Bike Your Way Through Washington County

This summer, Metro, a regional organization committed to preserving the livability of the Portland Metro area, launched its new guide,"Bike There! " a guide to bike trails throughout the Portland Metro Region. Along with its companion guide, “Walk There! 50 Treks in and around Portland and Vancouver,” the guides provide maps of various trails throughout the region, including Washington County.

Forgot your bike? No worries, there are two bike shops in Washington County that offer rentals: Olson’s Bicycles in Forest Grove and Trail Head Cycles in Hillsboro.

  
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