6 days in Port Orange & Salem Itinerary

Port Orange is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Marine Science Center, explore the galleries of Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, then take in nature's colorful creations at Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Catholic Church of the Epiphany. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the different shops at The Pavilion at Port Orange, then explore the activities along Cracker Creek, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lighthouse Point Park.

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Port Orange trip tool .

Orlando to Port Orange is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. In August, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 76°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to travel to Salem.

Salem is the capital of the U.S. Change things up with these side-trips from Salem: Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (in Newport), Lincoln City Glass Center (in Lincoln City) and Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (in McMinnville). There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Schreiner's Iris Gardens, make a trip to Salem's Riverfront Carousel, look for gifts at Willamette Valley Cheese Company, and get a sense of history and politics at Oregon State Capitol.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Salem road trip site .

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Port Orange to Salem. Traveling from Port Orange to Salem, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Port Orange in August, plan for little chillier nights in Salem, with lows around 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can travel back home.