31 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 outdoors at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Timberline Lodge and Ski Area. Get a sense of the local culture at Fort Clatsop National Memorial and Columbia River Maritime Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Portland side-trips: Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock, Ecola State Park, & more), Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (in McMinnville) and Astoria (Astoria Column, Lightship Columbia, & more). There's much more to do: stop by Powell's City of Books, get to know the fascinating history of Eastbank Esplanade, take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, and see the interesting displays at Portland Art Museum.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Portland road trip tool .

In July in Portland, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 59°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to travel back home.