18 days in Oregon, Seattle & Yellowstone National Park 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum (in Hood River), Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil) and Cellar Door Wine Tours (in Lafayette). There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, walk around Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, and trek along Forest Park.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Portland trip builder.

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 June, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can drive to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. On the 24th (Sat), immerse yourself in nature at Hug Point State Park, immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, and then kick back and relax at Haystack Rock. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Cannon Beach, immerse yourself in nature at Oswald West State Park, and then take in the exciting artwork at DragonFire Gallery.

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Drive from Portland to Cannon Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Portland in June, expect nights in Cannon Beach to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are little chillier, around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Space Needle, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel, and get to know the resident critters at Woodland Park Zoo.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Seattle trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Cannon Beach to Seattle takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Cannon Beach, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Seattle, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring, stroll through Trout Lake Trail, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Washburn.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Yellowstone National Park day trip planning site.

Fly from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Seattle in June: highs in Yellowstone National Park hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.