Hillsboro feels like a compact, comfortable base for multi-week stays — a walkable downtown with good restaurants, craft breweries, farmers markets and local parks, plus a tech-driven energy from the Silicon Forest (Intel presence) that keeps things interesting and connected. It’s easy to unwind with nearby trails, community events and a growing arts scene so you’re rarely stuck with nothing to do.
About 20 miles from Portland and a short drive to Vancouver, WA, you also get quick access to big-city dining, events and the airport, plus weekend escapes to Willamette Valley wineries, the Columbia River Gorge and the Oregon Coast.