Guidebook for Happy Valley
Essentials
Great store with the best produce, fresh deli & baked goods. Huge organics selection.
31 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
15861 SE Happy Valley Town Center DrGreat store with the best produce, fresh deli & baked goods. Huge organics selection.
Sightseeing
Avoid the traffic & parking in downtown Portland. Take the MAX light rail.
7 locals recommend
Clackamas Town Center TC MAX Station
Avoid the traffic & parking in downtown Portland. Take the MAX light rail.
Within walking distance, and visible from the front deck, this forested oasis boasts 4 miles of trails & a restored oak savannah.
14 locals recommend
Mount Talbert Nature Park
10945 SE Mather RdWithin walking distance, and visible from the front deck, this forested oasis boasts 4 miles of trails & a restored oak savannah.
Global ski & lodge destination with astounding views & variety of year 'round activities from skiing to mountain biking.
14 locals recommend
Mt. Hood National Forest
Global ski & lodge destination with astounding views & variety of year 'round activities from skiing to mountain biking.
Spectacular geographical features, flora, fauna & waterfalls in just a half hour's drive.
236 locals recommend
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Spectacular geographical features, flora, fauna & waterfalls in just a half hour's drive.
Everything Else
This iconic market and restaurant is a must see for tourists from around the world, with it's giant waterwheel & healthy offerings.
31 locals recommend
Bob's Red Mill
5000 SE International WayThis iconic market and restaurant is a must see for tourists from around the world, with it's giant waterwheel & healthy offerings.
Huge park with tennis & basketball, splash pad for the kids & significant wetland preserve with boardwalk & viewing stations throughout.
10 locals recommend
Happy Valley Park
13770 SE Ridgecrest RdHuge park with tennis & basketball, splash pad for the kids & significant wetland preserve with boardwalk & viewing stations throughout.
Food Scene
Pho Zen
15936 SE Happy Valley Town Center DrHuge bowls of Pho for around $10. The least sugary broth I've encountered in Portland.
Parks & Nature
This gem has been saved from development. You can see the heavily treed hill from my front deck. The closest trailhead is at the Marquis retirement home south of Sunnyside Rd.
14 locals recommend
Mount Talbert Nature Park
10945 SE Mather RdThis gem has been saved from development. You can see the heavily treed hill from my front deck. The closest trailhead is at the Marquis retirement home south of Sunnyside Rd.
Killer view of Mt. Hood from the covered picnic area, or, the large meadow.
8 locals recommend
Scouters Mountain Nature Park
11000 SE Honorable WayKiller view of Mt. Hood from the covered picnic area, or, the large meadow.