8 days in Oregon Itinerary

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Hood River trip planner.

Nashville to Hood River is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Nashville to Hood River, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Nashville in June; daily highs in Hood River reach 72°F and lows reach 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) 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 15th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Cannon Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Astoria Column, then pick up some new knowledge with Columbia River Maritime Museum, then stop by Beach Books, and finally explore the striking landscape at Haystack Rock.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Cannon Beach trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Hood River to Cannon Beach in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Hood River in June, you will find days in Cannon Beach are slightly colder (66°F), and nights are about the same (52°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum and Eastbank Esplanade. Let the collections at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and Portland Art Museum capture your imagination. When in Portland, make a side trip to see Sokol Blosser Winery in Dundee, approximately Dundee away. There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, browse the eclectic array of goods at Portland Saturday Market, stop by Powell's City of Books, and admire the landmark architecture of Pittock Mansion.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Portland travel website.

You can drive from Cannon Beach to Portland in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Cannon Beach in June, expect nights in Portland to be about the same, around 56°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Wed) to allow time for travel back home.