Located 90 minutes from Mt. Hood, a popular winter-time spot, and less than 30 minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon's Washington County is an unexpectedly hot cool-weather destination.

Sip Your Way Through North Willamette Wine Country
With dozens of wineries open for business, enjoy flights of fancy with tastes of estate-grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Reisling and other varietals. Map out a self-guided wine tour of Oregon's Washington County, and taste to your hearts content.  

Observe Birds of Prey at a Wildlife Preserve
The winter months are prime sightings for bald eagles, red tail hawks, turkey vultures and other birds of prey. Watch these birds in action at protected wildlife preserves, such as the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, Jackson Bottom Wetlands and Fernhill Wetlands.
  
Indulge in tax-free shopping
From antiques and boutiques to speciality holiday shops--and everything in between--the winter months is a magical time for tax-free shopping. Holiday shopping is a breeze at Sleighbells Gift Shop, a year-round farm shop specializing in holiday decor and gifts, and Miki's Christmas Shop, which sells holiday collectibles from around the world. Gift-giving is made simple at the dozens of unique shops and retail centers with the most popular brands.

Relax with craft brews or locally roasted coffee
Breweries and brew pubs are tapping the latest seasonal brew, and craft beer aficionadoes can taste a flight of locally produced suds this winter. If beer is not your thing, relax with a cup o' joe at a local coffee house, and savor locally roasted beans while enjoying warm conversation.

Escape in works of art, or create your own
Explore local art at one of Washington County's art galleries showing up-and-coming and established artists of every medium. Or try your hand at making your own work of art atLive Laugh Love Glass, the area's newest glass-blowing studio, or create a masterpiece to pour into a glass with your own wine blend made at Tigard Wine Crafters.

This winter, cancel your plans and escape to Oregon’s Washington County!