15 days in 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Portland side-trips: Newberg (Adelsheim Vineyard & Natalies Estate Winery), Cannon Beach (Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site, Haystack Rock, &more) and Sturgeon Viewing Pond and Interpretive Center (in Cascade Locks). There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, admire the sheer force of Multnomah Falls, stop by Powell's City of Books, and identify plant and animal life at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Portland day trip planner.

In August in Portland, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 60°F at night.