15 days in Portland & Portland 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Portland: Port Marina Park (in Hood River), Sturgeon Viewing Pond and Interpretive Center (in Cascade Locks) and Bridal Veil (Angels Rest Trail & Multnomah Falls). Dedicate the 1st (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden, meet the residents at Oregon Zoo, identify plant and animal life at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and hike along Forest Park.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Portland travel route planner.

Bordeaux, France to Portland is an approximately 17-hour flight. Traveling from Bordeaux to Portland, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. In July, daytime highs in Portland are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Portland.

Maine's biggest and perhaps most vibrant city, Portland was established as a fishing village in 1633 and grew to become New England's largest port.

Get out of town with these interesting Portland side-trips: Boston (Ether Monument, Boston Public Garden, &more), Old First Parish Burying Ground (in Rockport) and Ogunquit (Ogunquit Beach & Marginal Way Walkway). There's still lots to do: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, visit a coastal fixture at Portland Head Light, and sample the tasty concoctions at Allagash Brewing Company.

Plan my day in Portland using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Portland to Portland in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Portland to Portland due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Portland, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Portland, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.