12 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.

We've included these beaches for you: Alki Beach and Seahurst Beach Park. Pioneer Square and Christ Our Hope Catholic Church will appeal to history buffs. The adventure continues: wander the streets of Pike Place Market, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium, and make a trip to Space Needle.

To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Seattle travel planner.

Orlando to Seattle is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and train. Traveling from Orlando to Seattle, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Orlando in August; daily highs in Seattle reach 80°F and lows reach 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Friday Harbor.

The tiny town of Friday Harbor is the largest village on the San Juan Islands, and it fits within just 2.6 km (1 sq mi) of space.

On the 22nd (Tue), get to know the fascinating history of American Camp, then see the interesting displays at The Whale Museum, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

Plan trip to Friday Harbor with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Fly from Seattle to Friday Harbor in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or ride a ferry. Traveling from Seattle in August, expect Friday Harbor to be a bit cooler, temps between 74°F and 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to travel to Olympic National Park.

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

On the 23rd (Wed), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Olympus and then kick back and relax at Ruby Beach. On the 24th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a peaceful walk through Olympic National Park, stroll through Murhut Falls, and then identify plant and animal life at Deer Park.

For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Olympic National Park visit planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and bus from Friday Harbor to Olympic National Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or ride a ferry. In August in Olympic National Park, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

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Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): admire the verdant scenery at Paradise Valley, then stroll through Skyline Trail, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier. Keep things going the next day: get a dose of the wild on Discover Nature.

To see maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Mount Rainier National Park trip itinerary site.

Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Mount Rainier National Park with the Route module. While traveling from Olympic National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Mount Rainier National Park, ranging from highs of 80°F to lows of 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel to Government Camp.

Government Camp is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States, south of Mount Hood and north of Tom Dick and Harry Mountain. On the 27th (Sun), identify plant and animal life at Wildwood Recreation Site, then trek along Little Zigzag Falls, then fly down the slopes at Timberline Lodge and Ski Area, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Little Crater Lake.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Government Camp route planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Government Camp. Traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 60°F in Government Camp. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock, and then stroll through Cannon Beach. On the 29th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Hug Point State Recreation Site, immerse yourself in nature at Oswald West State Park, and then stroll through Manzanita Beach.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Cannon Beach sightseeing website.

Drive from Government Camp to Cannon Beach in 3 hours. Traveling from Government Camp in August, things will get little chillier in Cannon Beach: highs are around 71°F and lows about 55°F. You will leave for home on the 30th (Wed).