14 days in Pacific Northwest Itinerary

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

Olympic National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and beaches. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: delve into the lush surroundings at Olympic National Park, take in the dramatic scenery at Murhut Falls, contemplate the waterfront views at Lena Lakes, and take a memorable drive along Olympic Peninsula Loop Drive.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Olympic National Park attractions tool.

Monroe to Olympic National Park is an approximately 29-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Monroe to Olympic National Park is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Monroe in September, expect nights in Olympic National Park to be slightly colder, around 50°F, while days are colder, around 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to travel to Seattle.

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, parks, and wineries. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, don't miss a visit to Space Needle, and take a stroll through Pike Place Market.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Seattle journey builder app.

Getting from Olympic National Park to Seattle by combination of bus and ferry takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Olympic National Park in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Seattle, with lows of 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. On the 2nd (Fri), admire the majestic nature at Nehalem Bay State Park, immerse yourself in nature at Oswald West State Park, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Cannon Beach. On the 3rd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, immerse yourself in nature at Hug Point State Park, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock.

To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Cannon Beach trip maker.

Traveling by car from Seattle to Cannon Beach takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. October in Cannon Beach sees daily highs of 63°F and lows of 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough 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.

Step out of Portland to go to Bridal Veil and see Multnomah Falls, which is approximately 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, stroll around Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, hike along Forest Park, and look for all kinds of wild species at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

To see reviews and tourist information, read our Portland online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Cannon Beach to Portland takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. October in Portland sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 49°F at night. On the 7th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.