6 days in Portland, Ashford & Seattle Itinerary

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the natural beauty at Lan Su Chinese Garden, admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, then admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, and finally stop by Powell's City of Books.

To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Portland day trip planner.

Jackson to Portland is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Jackson to Portland, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Jackson in September, things will get little chillier in Portland: highs are around 28°C and lows about 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Ashford.

On the 7th (Thu), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier, stroll through Skyline Trail, and then hike along Wonderland Trail.

For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Ashford online travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Portland to Ashford takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Portland in September, things will get little chillier in Ashford: highs are around 25°C and lows about 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can go by car to Seattle.

On the 9th (Sat), contemplate the geological forces at Mount St. Helens.

To find ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Seattle tour itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Ashford to Seattle takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Seattle when traveling from Ashford in September, with lows around 15°C. On the 10th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.