15 days in Oregon Itinerary

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.

When in Portland, make a side trip to see Multnomah Falls in Bridal Veil, approximately Bridal Veil away. Dedicate the 18th (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, have fun and explore at Portland Children's Museum, surround yourself with nature on Volcano Lands - Private Tours, and sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.

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Berlin, Germany to Portland is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Berlin to Portland is minus 9 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to drive to Hood River.

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Hood River side-trips: Timberline Lodge and Ski Area (in Government Camp) and Kiyokawa Family Orchards (in Parkdale). There's much more to do: explore the activities along Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, get impressive views of Mount Hood, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mitchell Point Trail, and hike along Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.

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You can drive from Portland to Hood River in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Portland in April, you will find days in Hood River are little chillier (17°C), and nights are about the same (7°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Bandon.

Bandon is a city in Coos County, Oregon, United States, on the south side of the mouth of the Coquille River. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): play a few rounds at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, then walk around Bandon South Jetty County Park, then look for all kinds of wild species at Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Circles in the Sand.

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You can drive from Hood River to Bandon in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. In April, daily temperatures in Bandon can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Newport.

A town that survives on the sea, Newport's population of just over 10,000 supports a healthy commercial fishing industry.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Newport: Yachats (Yachats coastline, Bazalgette the Whale at Whale Park, &more), Lincoln City Glass Center (in Lincoln City) and Florence (Heceta Head Lighthouse & Sea Lion Caves). There's still lots to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Oregon Coast Aquarium, look for all kinds of wild species at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, visit a coastal fixture at Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and walk around Whale Park.

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You can drive from Bandon to Newport in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Newport can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) 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 27th (Thu): get a taste of the local shopping with Bronze Coast Gallery, then immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, then kick back and relax at Haystack Rock, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Cannon Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the majestic nature at Hug Point State Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Manzanita Beach, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Traveling by car from Newport to Cannon Beach takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. April in Cannon Beach sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can fly back home.