10 days in Pacific Northwest Itinerary

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.

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a taste of the local shopping with Pike Place Market, walk around Discovery Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, and admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Seattle online driving holiday planner.

Huntsville to Seattle is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Huntsville to Seattle due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Huntsville in March, expect nights in Seattle to be about the same, around 42°F, while days are little chillier, around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to fly to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. On the 13th (Mon), immerse yourself in nature at Oswald West State Park and then admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Tue): kick back and relax at Haystack Rock and then kick back and relax at Cannon Beach.

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Getting from Seattle to Cannon Beach by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Cannon Beach are 54°F, while nighttime lows are 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to drive 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). And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, trek along Forest Park, contemplate the long history of Columbia River Highway, and head outdoors with Volcano Lands - Private Tours.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Portland trip planning website.

Drive from Cannon Beach to Portland in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Portland can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 41°F. On the 18th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.