5 days in Oregon Itinerary

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, then stop by Art on Oak, and then don't miss a visit to The Dalles Murals.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Hood River day trip site.

Seattle to Hood River is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Seattle in December, with highs in Hood River at 41°F and lows at 30°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): take a peaceful walk through The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, admire the sheer force of Multnomah Falls, then see the interesting displays at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and finally snap pictures at Tilikum Crossing. On the 5th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Pittock Mansion, admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Oregon Zoo, and finally look for gifts at Powell's City of Books.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Portland trip itinerary planning website.

Drive from Hood River to Portland in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 45°F in December, and nighttime lows around 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Coos Bay.

Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon, United States, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean. On the 6th (Sun), immerse yourself in nature at Cape Arago State Park and then admire the majestic nature at Shore Acres State Park.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Coos Bay driving holiday planner.

Getting from Portland to Coos Bay by car takes about 4 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Portland in December: highs in Coos Bay hover around 53°F, while lows dip to 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. On the 7th (Mon), explore the striking landscape at Haystack Rock, then immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Cannon Beach.

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Traveling by car from Coos Bay to Cannon Beach takes 5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Cannon Beach can reach 49°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.