10 days in Oregon Itinerary

Reaching a depth of 592 m (1,943 ft), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Rogue River Gorge Viewpoint.

To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Crater Lake National Park vacation planner.

Phoenix to Crater Lake National Park is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Phoenix in September: highs in Crater Lake National Park hover around 83°F, while lows dip to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Bend.

An old logging town at the crux of the high desert and ponderosa pine forest, Bend melds a love of the outdoors with cosmopolitan flair.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): take a peaceful walk through Deschutes National Forest, then immerse yourself in nature at Smith Rock State Park, and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour. Here are some ideas for day two: get outside with Bend River Attractions, then stroll around Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint, and then walk around Drake Park.

For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Bend online day trip planner.

You can drive from Crater Lake National Park to Bend in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, Bend is little chillier than Crater Lake National Park - with highs of 73°F and lows of 44°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can drive to Hood River.

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): hike along Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, then contemplate the waterfront views at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and then admire the majestic nature at Starvation Creek State Park.

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Traveling by car from Bend to Hood River takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Bend in September, Hood River is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. You'll get in some beach time at Haystack Rock and Short Sands Beach. Kids will appreciate attractions like Cannon Beach and Ecola State Park. Step out of Cannon Beach to go to Rockaway Beach and see Cedar Wetlands Preserve, which is approximately 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the majestic nature at Oswald West State Park, identify plant and animal life at Hug Point State Recreation Site, view the masterpieces at Bronze Coast Gallery, and enjoy the sand and surf at Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Cannon Beach sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Hood River to Cannon Beach takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Hood River in September since evenings lows in Cannon Beach dip to 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): admire the striking features of Pittock Mansion, then stroll around Laurelhurst Park, then admire the sheer force of Multnomah Falls, and finally trek along Oneonta Gorge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Powell's City of Books, take in nature's colorful creations at Lan Su Chinese Garden, take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, then admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, and finally head outdoors with Portland Timbers.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Portland trip planner.

Getting from Cannon Beach to Portland by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Cannon Beach in September, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Portland: temperatures range from 76°F by day to 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel back home.