7 days in Oregon Itinerary

Astoria, named for famed fur trader John Jacob Astor, resides near the mouth of the Columbia River.

Get out of town with these interesting Astoria side-trips: Cannon Beach (Ecola State Park, Haystack Rock, &more). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the history behind Astoria Column and immerse yourself in nature at Fort Stevens State Park.

To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Astoria travel planner.

Hibbing to Astoria is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Hibbing to Astoria due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Hibbing in June, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Astoria: temperatures range from 66°F by day to 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to drive to Portland.

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 21st (Wed): take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, admire the striking features of Pittock Mansion, then take in nature's colorful creations at Lan Su Chinese Garden, and finally look for gifts at Powell's City of Books. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, then take in the dramatic scenery at Multnomah Falls, and then hike along Forest Park.

To see maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Portland trip planner.

You can drive from Astoria to Portland in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Astoria in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Portland, with highs around 77°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Hood River.

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): examine the collection at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, take a memorable drive along Hood River County Fruit Loop, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

For more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Hood River trip tool.

You can drive from Portland to Hood River in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Portland in June, you will find days in Hood River are a bit cooler (72°F), and nights are about the same (55°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can travel back home.