5 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 Wahkeena Falls and Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Willamette Heritage Center and Willamette Valley Vineyards. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Portland: Hood River (Mirror Lake Trail, Mount Hood, &more), Corbett (Latourell Falls & Bridal Veil Falls) and Timberline Lodge and Ski Area (in Timberline Lodge). There's lots more to do: cruise along Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway, get interesting insight from Willamette Jetboat Excursions, stroll through Forest Park, and surround yourself with nature on Volcano Lands - Private Tours.

To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Portland road trip tool.

August in Portland sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 60°F at night.