The lines may be blurred between the communities of Happy Valley and North Clackamas, what is clear is the ample amount of opportunities for fun they both provide. They may both be minutes from Portland via I-205, you can also find natural areas where the city seems like a lifetime away. Numerous shopping opportunities both big and small like the Clackamas Town Center and Sublime Clothing Boutique and fun activities like the North Clackamas Aquatic Park or Hidden Falls Nature Park make Happy Valley and North Clackamas popular with the people who live here and the many travelers who visit the area for all it has to offer.
Escapology in Clackamas has many fun-themed escape room themes, from Saving Santa and Scooby-Doo and the Spooky Castle Adventure to Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Continue the fun with more mind benders at Mindtrix in Clackamas Town Center. Save the day solving The Time Machine, School of Magic or Tesla’s Doomsday Device scenarios.
Outdoor enthusiasts will also want to visit REI Re/Supply at Clackamas Town Center. Keep clothing and gear in the circular economy while purchasing gently used clothing and gear at great prices.
Valley Public House has quickly become a community hub. This spacious and modern eatery serves up enticing bites from local standouts Tamale Boy, featuring dishes from various Mexican regions, and Ranch Pizza slinging Sicilian style pizza “for squares,” plus 70 taps of cocktails, wine and beer.
Head downstairs for an elevated steakhouse experience at Whiskey Barrel Lounge. Spirit enthusiasts will appreciate its library of over 300 whiskeys and scotches. Public House Pinball is the newest 21+ entertainment addition. This barcade features over 20 pinball machines, retro arcade games, shuffleboard and darts in a lounge setting.
Anyone with a sweet tooth can’t miss local darling FAT Cupcake. Order the Charlie cupcake, a decadent chocolate and peanut butter treat that put the baking company on the culinary map. Trust us and try a peanut butter pickle bacon burger at Killer Burger for something savory. Visit Venvino Arts Studio for yummy snacks while creating a treasure you can take home. Order drinks at the cafe bar and settle in for one of its hands-on art activities.
At Stickmen Brewing Company’s Happy Valley location, enjoy wood fired pizzas and 28 taps featuring year-round favorites along with seasonal, barrel and experimental taps. Win prizes during Wednesday trivia night or enjoy live music on Thursdays. Pups are welcome on their spacious outdoor patio. For oodles of ambiance, head to Willamette Valley Vineyards’ Happy Valley Tasting Room & Restaurant, where you’ll find sustainably made wines and Pacific Northwest inspired food pairings, indoor and outdoor fireplaces and a large outdoor patio complete with a beautiful water feature.