15 days in Pacific Northwest Itinerary

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, stop by Elliott Bay Book Company, and take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

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Durham to Seattle is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Durham to Seattle, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Durham in September, things will get slightly colder in Seattle: highs are around 72°F and lows about 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Mount Rainier National Park.

On the 27th (Wed), take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier, trek along Skyline Trail, and then admire the sheer force of Comet Falls.

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Traveling by train from Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Seattle in September, Mount Rainier National Park is slightly colder at night with lows of 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to travel to Olympic National Park.

Olympic National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Ruby Beach, admire the sheer force of Murhut Falls, explore the activities along Lake Crescent, and take a peaceful walk through Olympic National Park.

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Getting from Mount Rainier National Park to Olympic National Park by combination of bus and ferry takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Olympic National Park can reach 67°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Portland.

On the 2nd (Mon), admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, then take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden, then admire the natural beauty at Lan Su Chinese Garden, and finally stop by Powell's City of Books.

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Getting from Olympic National Park to Portland by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Olympic National Park in October: highs in Portland hover around 66°F, while lows dip to 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Cannon Beach.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): kick back and relax at Manzanita Beach, admire the majestic nature at Oswald West State Park, and then admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park. On the 4th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cannon Beach, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Hug Point State Park.

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Traveling by car from Portland to Cannon Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October in Cannon Beach, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Hood River.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, then hike along Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, and then examine the collection at Fire Museum in City Hall. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, whizz through the canopy at Skamania Lodge Zip Line Tour, and then take in the views from Bridge of the Gods.

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You can drive from Cannon Beach to Hood River in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Bend.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Deschutes National Forest, then admire the majestic nature at Smith Rock State Park, and then let the river carry you with RiverStone Adventures.

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You can fly from Hood River to Bend in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, Bend is slightly colder than Hood River - with highs of 62°F and lows of 37°F. You'll set off for home on the 8th (Sun).