15 days in Oregon Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Oregon trip planner
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Hood River
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Portland
— 5 nights
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Newport
— 4 nights
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Cannon Beach
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Hood River — 2 nights

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. Explore Hood River's surroundings by going to Bonneville Lock & Dam (in Cascade Locks) and Timberline Lodge and Ski Area (in Government Camp). The adventure continues: explore the activities along Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, examine the collection at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, trek along Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, and snap pictures at Bridge of the Gods.

To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Hood River day trip planner.

London, UK to Hood River is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from London to Hood River. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Portland.
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Portland — 5 nights

City of Roses

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.
Change things up with these side-trips from Portland: Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil) and Salem (Adelman Peony Gardens, Schreiner's Iris Gardens, &more). Dedicate the 19th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Oregon Zoo, look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Portland trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Hood River to Portland in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Portland can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can drive to Newport.
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Newport — 4 nights

A town that survives on the sea, Newport's population of just over 10,000 supports a healthy commercial fishing industry.
Change things up with these side-trips from Newport: Yachats (Devil's Churn, Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, &more), Lincoln City Glass Center (in Lincoln City) and Sandland Adventures (in Florence). There's still lots to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Oregon Coast Aquarium, enjoy the sea views from Yaquina Head Lighthouse, tour the pleasant surroundings at Nye Beach, and engage your brain at Hatfield Marine Science Center.

To see more things to do and tourist information, read our Newport attractions planner.

You can drive from Portland to Newport in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Portland in May: high temperatures in Newport hover around 17°C and lows are around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Cannon Beach.
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Cannon Beach — 3 nights

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. On the 26th (Sun), take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock, then immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, then view the masterpieces at Bronze Coast Gallery, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Cannon Beach. On the 27th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Manzanita Beach, immerse yourself in nature at Oswald West State Park, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Icefire Glassworks.

Planning Cannon Beach trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.

You can drive from Newport to Cannon Beach in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can fly back home.
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Oregon travel guide

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A land of many faces, Oregon is at once a state of rugged rocky coastlines and deep forests, as well as vibrant cities and small towns packed with award-winning restaurants and trendy shops. With nearly half of its land covered by dense fir, redwood, and pine forests, the state protects varied plant and animal life inside three national parks. In addition to pristine waterfalls, beaches, and lakes perfect for a holiday in nature, Oregon also offers numerous urban tourist attractions. Portland, the state's largest metropolis, notably includes more breweries than any other city in the world, and its central location makes it an ideal base for day trips to Oregon's emerging wine region and many parks.
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