Entertainment & Experiences in Beaverton, OR

222 free acres of trails across the street from Nike HQ — Beaverton's hidden gem

222 acres of wetlands, forests, and creeks with paved and soft trails — directly across the street from Nike World Headquarters. Free. The Interpretive Center has nature exhibits and a viewing deck. Birding is excellent, especially in spring. One of the largest urban nature parks in Oregon and nobody outside Beaverton knows about it.

15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97003 · Daily, dawn to dusk · outdoor

Nike's global HQ is here — campus is private, but the Employee Store occasionally opens

Nike's sprawling global campus with athletic facilities, modern architecture, and walking paths. The campus itself is not open to the public, but the Nike Employee Store nearby (membership required) occasionally opens to the public for special events. The Nike Community Store at Woodburn Premium Outlets is the accessible option. The campus is worth a drive-by for architecture fans.

One Bowerman Dr, Beaverton, OR 97005 · Not open to public; drive-by anytime · outdoor

100+ food vendors at The Round — one of the biggest night markets in the Portland metro

Annual summer night market at The Round with 100+ food vendors, live music, cultural performances, and arts and crafts. The food spans Asian, Latin American, Pacific Islander, and American cuisines. Draws thousands of people and has become one of the signature events in the Portland metro area.

12600 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR 97005 · Typically 5-10pm during events · outdoor · Summer events, check schedule

Tokyo-born ramen that Beaverton locals prefer over anything in Portland

Authentic Japanese ramen chain from Tokyo with a Beaverton location that locals swear by. Rich tonkotsu broth, fresh noodles, and the kind of attention to detail that ramen snobs appreciate. The garlic tonkotsu is the move. Better than most ramen in Portland proper.

12555 SW Broadway St, Beaverton, OR 97005 · Daily 11am-9:30pm · indoor

200+ vendors Saturday mornings — one of the largest farmers markets in Oregon

One of the largest farmers markets in Oregon, running Saturday mornings May through November. Over 200 vendors with produce, prepared food, flowers, and artisan goods. The food vendor row is a breakfast destination on its own — tamales, crepes, and coffee from local roasters.

12505 SW Broadway St, Beaverton, OR 97005 · Sat 8am-1:30pm · outdoor · Every Saturday, May-November

Free hilltop trails with valley views — one of the quietest hikes near Portland

Metro-managed nature park with 3.5 miles of trails through oak savanna, meadows, and forest on a hilltop south of Beaverton. Free, well-maintained, and never crowded. Great views of the Tualatin Valley. Native plant gardens near the trailhead. One of the quietest hikes in the Portland metro.

18892 SW Kemmer Rd, Beaverton, OR 97007 · Daily, dawn to dusk · outdoor

Korean supermarket food court — fried chicken and bibimbap for under $12

Korean-American supermarket with a massive selection of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese groceries, plus a food court with Korean fried chicken, bibimbap, and sushi. The food court alone is a destination — lunch for under $12. The grocery aisles are an experience if you've never been to an Asian supermarket.

2375 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005 · Daily 8am-10pm · indoor

50-meter pool, water slides, and splash pad — public facility, public prices

Public aquatic center with a 50-meter competition pool, leisure pool with water slides, warm therapy pool, and splash pad. One of the best public pool facilities in the Portland metro. Drop-in lap swimming, family swim times, and swim lessons. Excellent value for a rainy day.

15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006 · Daily, hours vary by activity; check schedule · indoor

PNW's Asian grocery institution — prepared food section is a quick lunch destination

Pacific Northwest Asian grocery institution with a Beaverton location. Massive selection of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander products. The prepared food section is excellent for a quick lunch. Between Uwajimaya and H Mart, Beaverton has better Asian grocery shopping than Portland.

10500 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97005 · Daily 8am-10pm · indoor

Old-school Korean comfort food with a loyal following — soondubu jjigae is the order

Old-school Korean restaurant with tofu stew, japchae, and a loyal following of Korean families who've been eating here for years. Not flashy, not on Instagram, just consistently good Korean comfort food at fair prices. The soondubu jjigae is the move.

8655 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97225 · Daily 11am-9pm · indoor

Taiwanese bakery with sea salt coffee and pastries baked fresh all day

Taiwanese bakery chain with fresh pastries, bread, cakes, and sea salt coffee. Everything is baked fresh throughout the day. The sea salt coffee is the signature order. Located at Washington Square, a five-minute drive from downtown Beaverton. Lines on weekends but they move fast.

9753 SW Washington Square Rd, Tigard, OR 97223 · Daily 7am-10pm · indoor

Strip mall Vietnamese that makes Portland 'best of' lists — giant portions, low prices

Vietnamese-Chinese restaurant in a strip mall that consistently makes 'best of Portland' lists despite being in Beaverton. Pho, banh mi, rice plates, and vermicelli bowls. Giant portions, low prices, and the kind of place where the parking lot is always full at lunch. Cash preferred.

4550 SW Watson Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005 · Daily 10am-9pm · indoor

Tabletop Korean BBQ with banchan that doesn't stop — best Korean in Oregon

Authentic Korean BBQ with tabletop grills, banchan that keeps coming, and soups that cure everything. One of the highest-rated Korean restaurants in the Portland metro. The lunch specials are the value play. The galbi is the splurge.

4575 SW Watson Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005 · Daily 11am-9:30pm · indoor

McMenamins barn in the woods — shuffleboard, house beer, live music on weekends

McMenamins' barn-turned-tavern with live music, shuffleboard, house-brewed beer, and pub food in a secluded wooded setting. Classic McMenamins energy — quirky art everywhere, Hammerhead on tap, and a patio that makes you forget you're in the suburbs. Live music on weekends.

10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124 · Daily 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat until 12am

150+ stores plus an Asian restaurant cluster in the surrounding area

Major mall on the Beaverton-Tigard border with Nordstrom, Macy's, and 150+ stores. Not exciting on paper, but it's where 85C Bakery lives, and the food court anchors a cluster of Asian restaurants in the surrounding parking area. For rainy-day shopping, it's the go-to in the western suburbs.

9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR 97223 · Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm · indoor