22 days in Pacific Northwest Itinerary

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Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): surround yourself with nature on Discover Nature. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the verdant scenery at Paradise Valley, then trek along Skyline Trail, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Mount Rainier National Park visit planner.

New York City to Mount Rainier National Park is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from New York City to Mount Rainier National Park, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In July, Mount Rainier National Park is slightly colder than New York City - with highs of 79°F and lows of 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to travel 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.

Dedicate the 5th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, shop like a local with Pike Place Market, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Woodland Park Zoo, and take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

For where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Seattle holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Seattle. Traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 60°F in Seattle. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

Change things up with a short trip to Merriman Falls in Quinault (about 58 minutes away). The adventure continues: cruise along Hurricane Ridge, kick back and relax at Ruby Beach, hike along Sol Duc Falls, and take in the dramatic scenery at Murhut Falls.

To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Olympic National Park road trip planning tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Seattle to Olympic National Park. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Seattle in July; daily highs in Olympic National Park reach 70°F and lows reach 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): stop by Cloud and Leaf Bookstore, then immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, then take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock, and finally stroll through Cannon Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: immerse yourself in nature at Nehalem Bay State Park, then hike along Cedar Wetlands Preserve, then kick back and relax at Manzanita Beach, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Oswald West State Park.

For photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Cannon Beach trip builder tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Olympic National Park to Cannon Beach. In July in Cannon Beach, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 55°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Portland.

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.

Take a break from Portland with a short trip to Multnomah Falls in Bridal Veil, about 38 minutes away. Dedicate the 14th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: stop by Powell's City of Books, admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, walk around Forest Park, and meet the residents at Oregon Zoo.

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Traveling by car from Cannon Beach to Portland takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Cannon Beach in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Portland, with highs around 83°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to fly to Bend.

An old logging town at the crux of the high desert and ponderosa pine forest, Bend melds a love of the outdoors with cosmopolitan flair.

Venture out of the city with trips to Smith Rock State Park (in Redmond), Sisters (Sahalie and Koosah Falls & McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass loop) and Dee Wright Observatory (in Blue River). Next up on the itinerary: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, explore the activities along Deschutes River, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and walk around Drake Park.

To see traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Bend online driving holiday planner.

Fly from Portland to Bend in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Portland in July since evenings lows in Bend dip to 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Hood River.

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): contemplate the geological forces at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and then examine the collection at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum. Keep things going the next day: experience rural life at Hood River Lavender Farms, then take a memorable drive along Hood River County Fruit Loop, then hike along Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Hood River online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Bend to Hood River takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Bend in July, plan for slightly colder days in Hood River, with highs around 79°F, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 58°F. On the 22nd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.