3 days in Eugene, Salem & Portland Itinerary

Eugene is a city of the Pacific Northwest located in the U.S. On the 17th (Fri), stroll through Willamette River Trail and then have some family-friendly fun at Blairally Vintage Arcade. Keep things going the next day: admire the natural beauty at Owen Rose Garden, then stop by Down to Earth Home, Garden, & Gift, and then deepen your understanding at University of Oregon.

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Redding to Eugene is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Redding in July, expect Eugene to be a bit cooler, temps between 86°F and 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive to Salem.

Salem is the capital of the U.S. To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Salem road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Eugene to Salem takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in July, and nighttime lows around 56°F. On the 19th (Sun), you're off 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.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): stop by Powell's City of Books, take in nature's colorful creations at Lan Su Chinese Garden, then walk around Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden.

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You can drive from Salem to Portland in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Portland are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.