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Oregon's Tualatin Valley is home to award-winning wineries and craft breweries, scenic wildlife preserves and parks, an array of outdoor recreation activities, world-class golf courses, and plenty of dining options.

Not to mention tax-free shopping.

The valley, which is located southwest of Portland, is also a mecca for artists, whose works can be seen throughout the area along a series of self-guided art walks.

On an overcast morning, I set out to do a tour of the City of Tigard's growing public art collection. The 1.25-mile walk through downtown takes you by murals, bronzes, stencils o...