12 days in Oregon Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): admire the natural beauty at Lan Su Chinese Garden, then stop by Powell's City of Books, then admire the striking features of Pittock Mansion, and finally admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden.

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Indianapolis to Portland is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Portland can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Newport.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area, then enjoy the sea views from Yaquina Head Lighthouse, then identify plant and animal life at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, and finally take in the waterfront at Newport's Historic Bayfront. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Oregon Coast Aquarium, take in the waterfront at Yachats coastline, then appreciate the history behind Bazalgette the Whale at Whale Park, and finally enjoy the sea views from Heceta Head Lighthouse.

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You can drive from Portland to Newport in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Portland in April: highs in Newport hover around 55°F, while lows dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Eugene.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Eugene: Oregon State University (in Corvallis), Willamette Valley Vineyards (in Turner) and The Albany Historic Carousel and Museum (in Albany).

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Traveling by car from Newport to Eugene takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Newport in April, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Eugene: temperatures range from 62°F by day to 41°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Crater Lake National Park.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): take in the dramatic scenery at Whitehorse Falls, admire the sheer force of Toketee Falls, then admire the sheer force of National Creek Falls, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Rogue River Gorge Viewpoint. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape of Crater Lake National Park.

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Traveling by car from Eugene to Crater Lake National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. When traveling from Eugene in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Crater Lake National Park, with highs around 77°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Portland.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get to know the resident critters at Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife, admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, and then snap pictures at Hawthorne Bridge.

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Drive from Crater Lake National Park to Portland in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and flight; or do a combination of taxi and train. When traveling from Crater Lake National Park in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Portland, with highs around 70°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.