8 days in Oregon & Mobile 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Portland: Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil) and Schreiner's Iris Gardens (in Salem). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Clear Creek Distillery, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Oregon Zoo, and look for gifts at Powell's City of Books.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Portland online attractions planner.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Portland is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Abu Dhabi to Portland is minus 12 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Abu Dhabi in May; daily highs in Portland reach 24°C and lows reach 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Fri) to allow time for the flight to Mobile.

Explore Mobile's surroundings by going to National Naval Aviation Museum (in Pensacola), Bellingrath Gardens and Home (in Theodore) and Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Orange Beach).

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Mobile online trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Portland to Mobile in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Portland to Mobile due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Portland in May, things will get somewhat warmer in Mobile: highs are around 32°C and lows about 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.