10 days in Oregon Itinerary

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hood River: Timberline Lodge and Ski Area (in Timberline Lodge) and Bonneville Lock & Dam (in Cascade Locks). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, explore and take pictures at Hood River County Fruit Loop, stroll through Mitchell Point Trail, and walk around Port Marina Park.

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Lafayette to Hood River is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Lafayette to Hood River, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lafayette in October, expect Hood River to be little chillier, temps between 67°F and 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Astoria.

Astoria, named for famed fur trader John Jacob Astor, resides near the mouth of the Columbia River.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): make a trip to Seaside Beach Lewis and Clark Monument, then kick back and relax at Haystack Rock, then enjoy the sand and surf at Cannon Beach, and finally admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Wed): learn something new at Columbia River Maritime Museum, then appreciate the history behind Astoria Column, then examine the collection at Flavel House Museum, and finally admire the majestic nature at Fort Stevens State Park.

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Traveling by car from Hood River to Astoria takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Hood River in November, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Astoria, with lows around 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Portland.

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.

Change things up with a short trip to Multnomah Falls in Bridal Veil (about 38 minutes away). There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, and stop by Powell's City of Books.

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Traveling by car from Astoria to Portland takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 53°F in November, and nighttime lows around 42°F. On the 8th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.