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Washington County Has the Fashion for Some Last-Minute School Shopping

August 28th, 2009 by Sylke Neal-Finnegan

There are plenty of shopping options in Washington County to ensure you get what you need to send your kids to school in style.

First off, I have to admit that I love to shop. So, it is with excitement that it is, once again, time for back-to-school shopping. With only 11 days left until my daughter starts school – her freshman year of high school, at that – I am feeling the rush to finish up the back-to-school shopping.

If you’re anything like me, you’re feeling that rush too. Before you head out for your own last-minute shopping, why not make a quick visit to Washington County, Oregon? It’s a shopaholic’s dream, with its multitude of boutiques, brand-name fashion clothing stores, and top-of-the-line retailers.  Need more convincing?

There’s no sales tax in Oregon! None. Zero. Zilch. Oregon has no sales tax, which makes back-to-school shopping a bargain (especially for those who are visiting from out of state).

Special offers and discounts are available to out-of-town shoppers! Bridgeport Village and Washington Square both offer discounts and incentives to out-of-town visitors, and Macy’s has a savings pass, specifically aimed at both domestic and international travelers. (Visit Washington Square’s website and Bridgeport Village’s site for more information and a list of participating partners and packages.)

Parking is FREE (and there’s lots of it)! Parking is a breeze at the major retail centers, such as Washington Square, Streets of Tanasbourne and Bridgeport Village, so you can spend more time shopping, instead of looking for a parking spot. Plus, you will have more dollars in your wallet for fun stuff, not parking tolls.

The art of shopping is always in fashion (and easy on the wallet) in Washington County. And with three major shopping and retail centers (each easily accessible from major highways) there is a large variety of stores to choose from, including many of the nation’s best-known shops, as well as local favorites.

Visit the shopping section of our website for a list of the myriad shopping experiences you can have all year round.

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Washington County, Oregon: A Shopper’s Dream

March 11th, 2009 by Rhiannon

In a perfect world I would be surrounded by fabulous shopping … because I live to shop (my husband can attest to that).  Oh wait  … I am in a perfect world.  I live in Washington County where the shopping doesn’t get much better. 

Minutes from my home is The Streets of Tanasbourne in Hillsboro with its lovely old-time Main Street atmosphere and where each of the stores, no matter what size, exudes a certain charm.   Or I can stroll my way through Bridgeport Village in Tigard/Tualatin which reminds me of shopping in several European towns I’ve visited over the years.   Much as I enjoy both locations, my heart really belongs to my first mall shopping experience after moving to the area 20+ years ago … Washington Square in Tigard.  It was wonderful then and continues to be wonderful with Oregon’s largest Nordstrom and many other distinctive retailers.

No matter what my shopping fantasy, I can be sure to find it at one of these locations … or at any of a number of specialty shops sprinkled throughout the county (but that’s a whole other article).  And, best of all, there is no sales tax in Oregon.  Think of all that lovely money I’m saving so that I can do more shopping! 

The only thing that would make this more perfect for me would be an unlimited charge card or a winning lottery ticket.  My husband would probably vote for more closet and storage space.
Come visit, enjoy and shop Washington County.  I think you’ll be glad you did.

By Marie Prins, visitor information specialist and shopping connoisseur

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