11 days in United States 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Alki Beach and Murhut Falls. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Seattle: Olympic National Park (Mount Ellinor & Mount Walker). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, and wander the streets of Pike Place Market.

For where to stay and more tourist information, go to the Seattle sightseeing planning app .

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are Seattle Tacoma International Airport and Boeing Field King County International Airport. November in Seattle sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to travel 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.

On the 15th (Fri), take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, then stop by Powell's City of Books, then admire the sheer force of Multnomah Falls, and finally make a trip to Pioneer Courthouse Square. Keep things going the next day: meet the residents at Oregon Zoo, enjoy the sand and surf at Wintler Community Park, and then hike along Forest Park.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Portland trip itinerary maker app .

You can fly from Seattle to Portland in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Portland are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel to Redwood National Park.

Redwood National Park is home to a tremendous collection of the world's tallest type of tree.

On the 17th (Sun), explore the striking landscape of Redwood National Park.

For ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Redwood National Park tour itinerary maker website .

Drive from Portland to Redwood National Park in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. When traveling from Portland in November, plan for somewhat warmer days in Redwood National Park, with highs around 17°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Baker Beach and Sonoma Coast State Beach. Get in touch with nature at Alcatraz Island and Thornton Beach State Park. There's still lots to do: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and identify plant and animal life at Strawberry Hill.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco online tour itinerary maker .

You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Redwood National Park to San Francisco in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and flight; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in San Francisco when traveling from Redwood National Park in November, with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.