Downtown Hillsboro anchors the city’s cultural and civic life with a walkable Main Street, historic storefronts, and year-round programming. From live music and gallery shows at the Walters Cultural Arts Center to open-air Saturdays at the Hillsboro Farmers' Markets and the lively Tuesday Night Market, weekends feel like a standing invitation to linger, sip, and meet neighbors. The district blends independent cafes, taprooms, and global eats with practical conveniences at the Civic Center and courthouse complex, all in the heart of Hillsboro, the seat of Washington County. Nearby Forest Grove wineries and farm stands are minutes away.
Commuters appreciate direct access to TriMet’s MAX Blue Line, which puts Beaverton and Portland within an easy ride, while cyclists enjoy flat streets and nearby trails. Families value strong local options in the Hillsboro School District, plus enrichment at the Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center and the Shute Park Library just minutes away. Nature is close, too: the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve offers birding, boardwalks, and quiet sunsets a short hop from downtown. Whether you’re drawn by a century-old bungalow, a townhouse steps from transit, or a condo above the action, Downtown Hillsboro delivers small-city ease with big-city access.
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