5 days in Pacific Northwest Itinerary

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: shop like a local with Pike Place Market, tour the pleasant surroundings at Discovery Park, kick back and relax at Alki Beach, and take in the exciting artwork at Chihuly Garden and Glass.

Before you visit Seattle, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Springfield to Seattle is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Seattle when traveling from Springfield in March, with lows around 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Portland.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife, take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, then admire the natural beauty at Lan Su Chinese Garden, then look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, and finally snap pictures at Hawthorne Bridge.

To see reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Portland trip builder.

You can fly from Seattle to Portland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 63°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.