8 days in Pacific Northwest Itinerary

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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): get a taste of the local shopping with Pike Place Market, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle. Here are some ideas for day two: see majestic marine mammals with Puget Sound Express and then hike along Snoqualmie Falls.

To find photos and tourist information, read our Seattle trip planner.

Fort Lauderdale to Seattle is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle. Traveling from Fort Lauderdale in May, expect nights in Seattle to be colder, around 52°F, while days are little chillier, around 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to Olympic National Park.

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): delve into the lush surroundings at Olympic National Park and then take a memorable drive along Hurricane Ridge.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Olympic National Park online day trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Seattle to Olympic National Park. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Seattle in May; daily highs in Olympic National Park reach 62°F and lows reach 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Astoria.

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

On the 14th (Sun), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Fort Clatsop National Memorial and then look for all kinds of wild species at Astoria Column. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Cannon Beach, immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, and then admire the majestic nature at Hug Point State Park.

For where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Astoria trip builder.

Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Astoria with the Route module. In May, daily temperatures in Astoria can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Newport.

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

On the 16th (Tue), take in the waterfront at Newport's Historic Bayfront, look for all kinds of wild species at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, then kick back and relax at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area, and finally get outside with Outdoor Activities. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Nye Beach, then cruise along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Devil's Churn.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Newport trip app.

Traveling by car from Astoria to Newport takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Newport are 58°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel back home.