7 days in Oregon & Seattle 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.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Oregon Zoo, take in nature's colorful creations at Lan Su Chinese Garden, then look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, then take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Sun): hike along Forest Park, walk around Tom McCall Waterfront Park, then take in the dramatic scenery at Multnomah Falls, and finally stroll around Laurelhurst Park.

To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Portland trip itinerary maker site.

Denver to Portland is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Denver to Portland due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Portland when traveling from Denver in March, with lows around 41°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can go by car to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. On the 20th (Mon), kick back and relax at Cannon Beach and then explore the striking landscape at Haystack Rock.

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Cannon Beach day trip planning tool.

Getting from Portland to Cannon Beach by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 54°F, and evening lows to 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: wander the streets of Pike Place Market, walk around Waterfall Garden Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, and see Seattle Art Museum.

To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Seattle trip planner.

Fly from Cannon Beach to Seattle in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Seattle can reach 56°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.