Guidebook for Beaverton, Portland & Vicinity

Bob & Sue
Guidebook for Beaverton, Portland & Vicinity

Parks & Nature

Nice nature trail & bird watching. They have a nature center that is often open on weekends
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Cooper Mountain Nature Park
18892 SW Kemmer Rd
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Nice nature trail & bird watching. They have a nature center that is often open on weekends
Excellent bird watching at this sanctuary with 1-3 miles of walking trails (longer trails in the summer months when it is less marshy.
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Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
19255 SW Pacific Hwy
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Excellent bird watching at this sanctuary with 1-3 miles of walking trails (longer trails in the summer months when it is less marshy.
Vigorous 5 mile hike up & down a mountain. Nice views from top. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/kings-mountain-trail
King's Mountain Trailhead
12330 LA-22
Vigorous 5 mile hike up & down a mountain. Nice views from top. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/kings-mountain-trail
Popular & demanding 5 mile hike up / down this mountain. Rewarded at the summit with either fantastic views or a wet / icy monsoon.! https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/oregon/saddle-mountain-state-natural-area
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Saddle Mountain Trail
Saddle Mountain State Park Road
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Popular & demanding 5 mile hike up / down this mountain. Rewarded at the summit with either fantastic views or a wet / icy monsoon.! https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/oregon/saddle-mountain-state-natural-area
Extremely pretty hiking loops of 2-9 miles through wooded waterfalls - many where you walk under/behind the falls. Highly recommended family hike! https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=151
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Parke ng Estado ng Silver Falls
20024 Silver Falls Highway Southeast
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Extremely pretty hiking loops of 2-9 miles through wooded waterfalls - many where you walk under/behind the falls. Highly recommended family hike! https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=151
Our local major volcano - inactive the last few years but still an interesting site to visit or go hiking. http://www.mountsthelens.com/index.html
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Mt St Helens Visitor Center
3029 Spirit Lake Hwy
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Our local major volcano - inactive the last few years but still an interesting site to visit or go hiking. http://www.mountsthelens.com/index.html
Popular 4 mile loop with lovely views of Mt Hood reflected in a mirror pond (if not too windy). https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/mirror-lake-loop-trail
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Mirror Lake Trail
Mirror Lake Trail #664
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Popular 4 mile loop with lovely views of Mt Hood reflected in a mirror pond (if not too windy). https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/mirror-lake-loop-trail
Very large wooded park with one end right in downtown Portland. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewPark&PropertyID=127 https://www.pdxmonthly.com/articles/2017/5/15/eight-essential-forest-park-hikes
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Parke ng Gubat
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Very large wooded park with one end right in downtown Portland. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewPark&PropertyID=127 https://www.pdxmonthly.com/articles/2017/5/15/eight-essential-forest-park-hikes
A very nice beach - as with all Oregon beaches bring sunscreen & a warm rain jacket just in case. Nearby Neahkahnie hike (up, up, up) is one of the best views in OR.
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Manzanita
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A very nice beach - as with all Oregon beaches bring sunscreen & a warm rain jacket just in case. Nearby Neahkahnie hike (up, up, up) is one of the best views in OR.
A hardy uphill hike (6 mile round trip)- but as long as it's a reasonably clear day this provides one of the best coastal views in Oregon. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/oregon-coast-trail-to-neahkahnie-mountain
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Neahkahnie Mountain
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A hardy uphill hike (6 mile round trip)- but as long as it's a reasonably clear day this provides one of the best coastal views in Oregon. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/oregon-coast-trail-to-neahkahnie-mountain
One stop view of the large variety of roses you will find around Portland (The Rose city!)
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston Ave
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One stop view of the large variety of roses you will find around Portland (The Rose city!)
Nice hilly park with moderate length (1-2 mile) walking trails, views & reservoir. Swing over to Hawthorne or Division street for some good food options after your hike.
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Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt Tabor
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Nice hilly park with moderate length (1-2 mile) walking trails, views & reservoir. Swing over to Hawthorne or Division street for some good food options after your hike.
A fun Zoo - and a close jaunt to the nearby Rose test garden, Japanese garden & Washington Park playground.
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Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd
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A fun Zoo - and a close jaunt to the nearby Rose test garden, Japanese garden & Washington Park playground.
A traditional & lovely tranquil garden to get your Zen on! Adjacent to the rose garden & the Washington Park playground.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston Ave
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A traditional & lovely tranquil garden to get your Zen on! Adjacent to the rose garden & the Washington Park playground.
A very nice upscale/woodsy farm property that is now a park with a few miles of pleasant hikes, a playground & a neat experimental garden with a variety of local / NW horticulture.
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Jenkins Estate
8005 SW Grabhorn Rd
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A very nice upscale/woodsy farm property that is now a park with a few miles of pleasant hikes, a playground & a neat experimental garden with a variety of local / NW horticulture.
Many iconic waterfall views & hiking trails - unfortunately recently suffered from a large wildfire. Some of the popular spots are a bit busy (Multnomah falls). Check website for trail information - https://www.fs.usda.gov/crgnsa
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Nasyonal na Lawa ng Columbia River Gorge
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Many iconic waterfall views & hiking trails - unfortunately recently suffered from a large wildfire. Some of the popular spots are a bit busy (Multnomah falls). Check website for trail information - https://www.fs.usda.gov/crgnsa
A beautiful & tranquil Chinese garden! Please do note that in 2020/2021 the surrounding neighborhood has become a bit grungy/gritty - still reasonably safe, but you may have to dodge a few sketchy characters.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett St
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A beautiful & tranquil Chinese garden! Please do note that in 2020/2021 the surrounding neighborhood has become a bit grungy/gritty - still reasonably safe, but you may have to dodge a few sketchy characters.

Essentials

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Safeway
6194 SW Murray Blvd
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Safeway
6194 SW Murray Blvd
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
9055 SW Murray Blvd
Upscale ($$) grocery with good deli & gourmet cheese/wine selections.
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New Seasons Market
14805 SW Barrows Rd
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Upscale ($$) grocery with good deli & gourmet cheese/wine selections.
Nearby grocery with a good deli selection.
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Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St
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Nearby grocery with a good deli selection.
Interesting grocery chain known for their unique & good value food options. Good selection of packaged / frozen dinners!
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Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan St
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Interesting grocery chain known for their unique & good value food options. Good selection of packaged / frozen dinners!

Drinks & Nightlife

Medium sized pub with surprisingly good food.
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The Fireside Grill
8136 SW Hall Blvd
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Medium sized pub with surprisingly good food.
Good beer & burger joint. Trivia night on Thursdays!
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Ringo's Bar & Grill
3655 SW Broadway St
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Good beer & burger joint. Trivia night on Thursdays!
Close by, friendly & relatively cheap sports bar. Large selection of average quality food in large portions.
Buddies Sports Bar & Grill
18520 SW Farmington Rd
Close by, friendly & relatively cheap sports bar. Large selection of average quality food in large portions.
Good local winey.
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Cooper Mountain Vineyards
20121 SW Leonardo Ln
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Good local winey.
Very nice winery with nice view.
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Raptor Ridge Winery
18700 SW Hillsboro Hwy
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Very nice winery with nice view.
One of the original wineries of the Willamette valley - they recently constructed this new, large & modern winery with nice views.
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Ponzi Vineyards
19500 SW Mountain Home Rd
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One of the original wineries of the Willamette valley - they recently constructed this new, large & modern winery with nice views.
Modest sized local winery with nice outdoor picnic area - bring a take-out lunch/dinner & buy a bottle.
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Oak Knoll Winery
29700 SW Burkhalter Rd
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Modest sized local winery with nice outdoor picnic area - bring a take-out lunch/dinner & buy a bottle.
A new wine bar that seems to be popular.
Syndicate Wine Bar
12620 SW 1st St
A new wine bar that seems to be popular.

Food Scene

Intimate restaurant with better than average Mexican food. I like the "Lola bowl".
Casa Lola Kitchen de Mexico
16325 SW Barrows Rd
Intimate restaurant with better than average Mexican food. I like the "Lola bowl".
Delicious & massive Gyros on fresh baked lavas/pita. Make sure to order a side of baba ganoush or hummus. Good for take-out too.
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Gyro House Mediterranean Grill Beaverton
530 SW 205th Ave
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Delicious & massive Gyros on fresh baked lavas/pita. Make sure to order a side of baba ganoush or hummus. Good for take-out too.
Good for french bakery treats - eat in or take-out. Outdoor seating if its warm.
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La Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
15151 SW Barrows Rd
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Good for french bakery treats - eat in or take-out. Outdoor seating if its warm.
Good classic pancakes, eggs & bacon breakfast diner - large servings.
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Biscuits Cafe Scholls Ferry
16315 SW Barrows Rd
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Good classic pancakes, eggs & bacon breakfast diner - large servings.
Good food & nice ambiance - hip, upscale local Italian restaurant. Good to have reservations. Busy happy hour. You will have to go to downtown Portland for equal/better culinary options.
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Decarli Restaurant
3790 SW Watson Ave
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Good food & nice ambiance - hip, upscale local Italian restaurant. Good to have reservations. Busy happy hour. You will have to go to downtown Portland for equal/better culinary options.
Upscale/Gourmet pizzeria (at least relative to other local offerings like pizza hut) - Good family sized salads (recommend the Arugula pear salad). They also deliver.
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Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division St
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Upscale/Gourmet pizzeria (at least relative to other local offerings like pizza hut) - Good family sized salads (recommend the Arugula pear salad). They also deliver.
A tiny hole in the wall restaurant. Not big on decor, but affordable & very good Bibimbap!
Teriyaki Bowl
3168 NW 185th Ave
A tiny hole in the wall restaurant. Not big on decor, but affordable & very good Bibimbap!
Get the Meatball Bahn Mi sandwich - cheap & delicious!
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Best Baguette
3635 SW Hall Blvd
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Get the Meatball Bahn Mi sandwich - cheap & delicious!
Good local semi-fast food chain with tasty little burgers & garlic dip fries - good for takeout or quick lunch/dinner.
Little Big Burger - Progress Ridge
12345 SW Horizon Blvd
Good local semi-fast food chain with tasty little burgers & garlic dip fries - good for takeout or quick lunch/dinner.
Good value, above average Thai food - good option for take-out.
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Rama Thai Restaurant
12874 SW Canyon Rd
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Good value, above average Thai food - good option for take-out.
Good nearby Thai food for eat-in or take-out.
Red Curry
10053 SW Nimbus Ave
Good nearby Thai food for eat-in or take-out.
Finally Beaverton has a food cart pod as good as the larger pods in downtown Portland. Good food selection and a beer garden.
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BGs Food Cartel
4250 SW Rose Biggi Ave
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Finally Beaverton has a food cart pod as good as the larger pods in downtown Portland. Good food selection and a beer garden.
Excellent Caribbean / Puerto Rican restaurant - try the Mofongo!
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Boriken Restaurant
12800 SW Canyon Rd
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Excellent Caribbean / Puerto Rican restaurant - try the Mofongo!
Best Sushi place on the west side!
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Syun Izakaya
209 NE Lincoln St
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Best Sushi place on the west side!
Happy Sheep / Little Lamb - great spot for hot pot!
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Little Sheep
3861 SW 117th Ave
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Happy Sheep / Little Lamb - great spot for hot pot!
Good nearby middle eastern dining!
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Oasis Lebanese Cuisine | Beaverton
14845 SW Murray Scholls Dr
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Good nearby middle eastern dining!

Entertainment & Activities

Upscale theater & restaurant. It has some very small theaters that are like a living room where you can order food/drinks. (some theaters are 21+ where you can order beer/wine)
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AMC DINE-IN Progress Ridge 13
12345 SW Horizon Blvd
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Upscale theater & restaurant. It has some very small theaters that are like a living room where you can order food/drinks. (some theaters are 21+ where you can order beer/wine)
Zip line place.
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Tree to Tree Adventure Park
2975 SW Nelson Rd
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Zip line place.
Giant kid friendly sports bar with monster sized viewing screens, bowling alley & video arcade
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Big Al's
14950 SW Barrows Rd
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Giant kid friendly sports bar with monster sized viewing screens, bowling alley & video arcade
A very nice science museum with many interactive exhibits, an OMNIMAX theater, planetarium & a submarine you can tour.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water Ave
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A very nice science museum with many interactive exhibits, an OMNIMAX theater, planetarium & a submarine you can tour.
A really nice & family friendly tour of a locally renown cheese factory with lots of exhibits & free samples. If you take Hwy 6 in or out on a trip to the coast this is a must do.
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Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101
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A really nice & family friendly tour of a locally renown cheese factory with lots of exhibits & free samples. If you take Hwy 6 in or out on a trip to the coast this is a must do.
A must see for airplane/aviation buffs. This is where the famous Howard Hughes "Spruce Goose" resides
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Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way
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A must see for airplane/aviation buffs. This is where the famous Howard Hughes "Spruce Goose" resides
The local amusement park & roller skating!
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Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park Way
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The local amusement park & roller skating!

Arts & Culture

Vacuum cleaner museum - oddball option if you are already in the neighborhood. Don't plan this as the main event of your day!
Stark's Vacuums
107 NE Grand Ave
Vacuum cleaner museum - oddball option if you are already in the neighborhood. Don't plan this as the main event of your day!
Subtantial collection of modern, local & travelling exhibits.
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Museo ng Sining ng Portland
1219 SW Park Ave
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Subtantial collection of modern, local & travelling exhibits.
East side Portland Art walk http://firstfridaypdx.org/
First Friday Street Exhibition
211 Southeast Madison Street
East side Portland Art walk http://firstfridaypdx.org/
Many interesting art galleries in this popular dining/shopping district. First Thursday of the month has a gallery walk... https://explorethepearl.com/about-the-pearl/first-thursdays-in-the-pearl-portland-or/
Art In the Pearl
North Park Blocks
Many interesting art galleries in this popular dining/shopping district. First Thursday of the month has a gallery walk... https://explorethepearl.com/about-the-pearl/first-thursdays-in-the-pearl-portland-or/
Fun street with Dining, Shopping & a great art walk on the last Thursday of the month. https://www.lastthursdayportland.org/
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Alberta St. Last Thursday
Northeast Alberta Street
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Fun street with Dining, Shopping & a great art walk on the last Thursday of the month. https://www.lastthursdayportland.org/

Everything Else

Good Blueberry / Strawberry U-Pick farm. Check website for what's in-season... http://www.heikesberryfarm.com/
Dave Heikes Farms Fresh Market
9400 Southwest Heikes Drive
Good Blueberry / Strawberry U-Pick farm. Check website for what's in-season... http://www.heikesberryfarm.com/
Good Blueberry/Strawberry U-pick (or ready to go) farm. Check website for whats in-season.. http://smithberrybarn.com/
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Smith Berry Barn
24500 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
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Good Blueberry/Strawberry U-pick (or ready to go) farm. Check website for whats in-season.. http://smithberrybarn.com/
U-Pick Strawberry & Blueberry Farm. Check website to see what is in-season for picking... http://www.hoffmanfarmsstore.com/
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Hoffman Farms Store
22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
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U-Pick Strawberry & Blueberry Farm. Check website to see what is in-season for picking... http://www.hoffmanfarmsstore.com/