8 days in Pacific Northwest Itinerary

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): stop by Powell's City of Books, admire the natural beauty at Lan Su Chinese Garden, then admire the landmark architecture of Pittock Mansion, and finally trek along Forest Park. On the 25th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden, then stroll around South Park Blocks, then stroll around Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, and finally admire the sheer force of Multnomah Falls.

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New York City to Portland is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to Portland due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in June, expect slightly colder with lows of 56°F in Portland. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): stroll through Haystack Rock, then admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park, and then admire the majestic nature at Oswald West State Park.

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Getting from Portland to Cannon Beach by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Portland in June, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Cannon Beach: temperatures range from 66°F by day to 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Murhut Falls, stroll through Kalaloch Beach Trail 4, and then take a peaceful walk through Olympic National Park. On the 28th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hike along Sol Duc Falls and then take a memorable drive along Hurricane Ridge.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Cannon Beach to Olympic National Park. In June, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium, then make a trip to Space Needle, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally wander the streets of Pike Place Market. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Fri): take in the exciting artwork at Glasshouse Studio, then get to know the resident critters at Woodland Park Zoo, then take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and finally take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Olympic National Park to Seattle. Traveling from Olympic National Park in June, expect Seattle to be a bit warmer, temps between 74°F and 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.