Things to Do in North Plains, Oregon

Abbey Creek Winery has been producing high-quality wines since 2008. The tasting room, located on North Plains’ main street, features its wines made from grapes grown on the family-owned estate vineyard, located on the slopes of the northwest hillside just beyond Portland’s urban heart. Distinguished locally for carefully cultivated fruit, Abbey Creek presents a small portfolio of handcrafted, premium estate wine.

Open Saturday and Sunday by reservation only. Must be 21+. No pets allowed.

The winery itself can host up to 50 individuals for a seated meal. An attached patio can accommodate up to 30 more people, as well. Article: Meet Bertony Faustin >>>

The 16-acre nursery boasts more than 300 types of bamboo, specializing in hardy clumping species and hardy giant timber bamboos. Bamboo Garden has supplied bamboo for many large commercial landscaping projects, including Portland Classical Chinese Garden, Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo, and the Asia Trail at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Lobes Farm is a 45-acre, no-spray, u-pick blueberry farm. Please bring your own containers.

The farm is open Wednesday-Monday (closed Tuesday). Hours vary and the farm is open only during berry season.

Loch Lolly is a 35-acre U-cut and pre-cut Christmas tree farm with more than 30,000 trees from which to choose. The farm offers more than just Christmas trees; among the trees sits a gift shop, a wreath and greenery shop, and, last but not least, Santa, who sits in his sleigh waiting for kids of all ages to share their Christmas list. Also available is a dry, covered area with a large warm fire, where hot chocolate, coffee and hot cider are served. U-cut/pre-cut trees include Noble, Grand and Douglas Firs, as well as Fraser and Nordmann.

Open the day after Thanksgiving. Open 9 am – 5 pm daily.

North Plains, a charming rural town located 19 miles west of Portland, is surrounded by miles of picturesque farmland, creeks and forests near the foothills of the Coast Range. Referred to as the “City to the Sunset,” the small town is situated adjacent to Highway 26, the major thoroughfare from Portland to the Oregon Coast. With an estimated population of 1,700 and growing (not including pets and horses), North Plains is home to many wonderful family activities and festivals that attract visitors from all over the state. The Visitor Center is located at Kim’s Styling Korner.

Please contact the chamber for more information and hours.

The Jessie Mays Community Hall is available for meetings and events. For sporting events, the facility has one baseball field and one tennis court.

Happy Play is a place where little kids can explore their creativity and imagination at this open-concept indoor playground. Parents can relax or do a little work in the cafe-style lounge, while being steps away from their little ones.

Happy Play is open daily.

Situated in northwestern Washington County, just off Highway 26, the main route between Portland and the Oregon Coast, the small city of North Plains packs quite a punch. The city attracts throngs of sports enthusiasts and thrill seekers who flock to the area for its collection of activities, such as biking, disc golf, zip-line park and glider plane rides.

North Plains (population 2,000) is surrounded by lush farmland and is home to one of Oregon’s most notable golf courses, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. The city’s main street features a wine tasting room as well as an antique shop and tavern.

City offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

G4 Archery is an outfitter and hunting supplies store and archery range located in North Plains. Its shop sells gear, apparel, boots, optics, archery gear and other items.

It has a 20-yard archery range onsite with 24 shooting lanes. It boasts state-of-the-art foam range targets and has shot cameras. Range fees are $10 per hour and bow and arrow rentals are $10.