Christmas Ships on the Willamette

One of the most iconic holiday traditions in the Portland area is seeing the fleet of Christmas ships sail along the Willamette River each December. These brilliantly lit boats put on dazzling displays set to festive music as they pass by parks and docks along the river. In Hillsboro, head over to the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve after dark and find a spot along the levee to catch the ships gliding by. Avoid the headache of coordinating everyone’s arrival to the wetlands to catch the ships on time. Let Charter Buses Hillsboro Oregon provide direct transportation for your group to and from the preserve. Your group can cozy up in a climate-controlled charter bus rental equipped with plush seating, WiFi, and outlets to charge phones for photos. Once the ships have sailed by, your charter bus driver will be ready and waiting to shuttle your group to grab a warm holiday drink or late dinner in Hillsboro.

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503) 681-6283

Holiday Lights at the Oregon Zoo

The Oregon Zoo in Portland has become one of the area’s most popular holiday attractions, thanks to their elaborate ZooLights display. Each year, the zoo hangs hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the park, illuminating animal enclosures and pathways with colorful light sculptures and displays. Beyond the dazzling lights, you’ll find opportunities for holiday treats, live music, and carousel rides. Traveling into Portland from Hillsboro during the busy holiday season can be hectic between traffic and parking. Avoid the stress by reserving a charter bus rental with Charter Buses Hillsboro Oregon to transport your group. Your driver will navigate Portland’s streets and drop your group off right at the zoo’s entrance for a magical evening. Once you’ve experienced the merriment of ZooLights, your warm and cozy charter bus will be waiting to take everyone home.

Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Rd Portland, OR 97221 (503) 226-1561

Holiday Ale Festival

Portland is renowned for its craft breweries and beer culture. Each December, beer lovers from across the region flock to the city for one of the most popular events of the season – the Holiday Ale Festival. Taking place under heated tents at Pioneer Courthouse Square, the Holiday Ale Festival has a lineup of more than 50 winter beers, ciders, and meads for attendees. Rather than coordinating transportation for your group into downtown Portland during the busy holiday season, let Charter Buses Hillsboro Oregon simplify your travels. We’ll provide a charter bus rental with a professional driver to shuttle your group directly to Pioneer Courthouse Square to indulge in the specialty holiday brews. Once the festival wraps up, your group can unwind on the relaxing ride back to Hillsboro and leave the driving up to your charter bus driver.

Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave Portland, OR 97205

Winter Village at Orenco Station

Orenco Station transforms into a magical Winter Village each holiday season, bringing free festive fun to Hillsboro residents and visitors. The Winter Village features a skating rink for ice skating with friends and family, pictures with Santa, holiday movies at the covered rink, and more! Warm up with hot cocoa or cider from one of the village’s food and drink vendors. Avoid the struggle of finding parking for multiple vehicles at the village by reserving charter bus transportation with Charter Buses Hillsboro Oregon. We’ll provide a comfortable charter bus rental to transport your group directly to Orenco Station. Once you’ve enjoyed skating, shopping, and photos with Santa, your charter bus will be ready to take everyone home or to your next holiday activity.

Orenco Station NE 231st Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124

Holiday Lights at the Grotto

Since 1953, the Portland Grotto has dazzled visitors each Christmas season with their elaborate holiday light display. More than 500,000 lights illuminate the religious shrine and gardens, creating a dazzling wonderland perched upon 62 acres. Beyond the brilliant lights, you’ll find opportunities for holiday concerts, photos with Santa, and festive refreshments. Avoid the struggle of finding parking near the Grotto for your holiday lights tour. Charter Buses Hillsboro Oregon will provide direct transportation in a comfortable charter bus rental for your group. Once you’ve experienced the splendor of the Grotto’s lights, your charter bus driver will be ready to shuttle your group to your next holiday activity.

The Grotto 8840 NE Skidmore St Portland, OR 97220 (503) 254-7371

New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Ring in the new year at Portland’s iconic fireworks show launched along the Willamette River. The show features pyrotechnic effects launched from four different barges along the river for a 360-degree display above downtown Portland. Prime viewing areas include Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the Hawthorne Bridge. Avoid scrambling to find parking downtown on busy New Year’s Eve by reserving charter bus transportation with Charter Buses Hillsboro Oregon. We’ll provide a comfortable charter bus rental to transport your celebratory group directly to prime viewing areas along the river. Once the dazzling display has ended, your charter bus driver will be waiting to shuttle your group to continue New Year’s festivities.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park 98 SW Naito Pkwy Portland, OR 97204

Enchanted Forest Holiday Lights Show

The Enchanted Forest south of Salem is transformed each holiday season into a dazzling light show. Visitors can walk through the forest and enjoy over 500 illuminated light displays along a mile-long trail. Grab a warm beverage and snack, then roam the trail to see beautiful holiday scenes like the Christmas tree forest, candy cane lane, and more. Avoid the headache of coordinating everyone’s transportation to this beloved holiday attraction. Charter Buses Hillsboro Oregon will provide a comfortable charter bus rental and professional driver to transport your group directly to the Enchanted Forest. Once you’ve experienced the magic of the illuminated forest, your charter bus will be ready to shuttle your group home or to your next holiday activity.

The Enchanted Forest 8462 Enchanted Way SE Turner, OR 97392 (503) 371-4242

Holiday Express Train Ride

All aboard the Holiday Express for a festive train ride along the Willamette River to see the brilliant Portland Christmas lights. The heated train cars are decked out with holiday decorations to get you in the Christmas spirit. Hot cocoa and cookies are served onboard as you journey from Oaks Amusement Park into Portland for stunning light displays along the riverfront. Avoid the struggle of coordinating everyone’s arrival to Oaks Park by reserving charter bus transportation with Charter Buses Hillsboro Oregon. We’ll provide a comfortable charter bus rental to transport your celebratory group directly to the amusement park to board the Holiday Express. Once you’ve experienced the merriment of the train ride, your charter bus driver will shuttle your group home.

Oaks Amusement Park 7805 SE Oaks Park Way Portland, OR 97202 (503) 233-5777

Rent With Charter Buses Hillsboro Oregon To Hit Every Attraction

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