Located 23 miles west of Portland and within an hour’s drive of the Oregon Coast, Forest Grove sits at the edge of the Pacific Coast mountain range, and the Tillamook State Forest:
http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/TSF/tsf.shtml
Forest Grove transcends the college-town atmosphere with its historic wineries, unique stores and restaurants and a historic lodge.
Find information on lodging, dining and attractions:
Washington County Visitors Association
http://www.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/Discover/OurCommunities/Location.aspx?id=2374
The City of Forest Grove
http://www.forestgrove-or.gov/visitors/
Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce
http://www.fgchamber.org/visitors.html
Pacific University
http://www.pacificu.edu