8 days in Oregon 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Multnomah Falls in Bridal Veil (about 38 minutes away). There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, explore the activities along Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, get to know the resident critters at Oregon Zoo, and stop by Powell's City of Books.

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Santiago, Chile to Portland is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll gain 4 hours traveling from Santiago to Portland due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Portland can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): take in the exciting artwork at Bronze Coast Gallery, then admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park, then kick back and relax at Haystack Rock, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Cannon Beach.

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Getting from Portland to Cannon Beach by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Portland in September: highs in Cannon Beach hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Newport.

A town that survives on the sea, Newport's population of just over 10,000 supports a healthy commercial fishing industry.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): stroll through Nye Beach, then look for all kinds of wild species at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, and then enjoy the sea views from Yaquina Head Lighthouse. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Wed): take in the waterfront at Newport's Historic Bayfront, observe the fascinating underwater world at Oregon Coast Aquarium, then take a memorable drive along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Yachats State Park.

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Drive from Cannon Beach to Newport in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Cannon Beach in September, you will find days in Newport are slightly colder (20°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.