8 days in Pacific Northwest 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.

Visit Timberline Lodge and Ski Area and The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother for their historical value. Visiting Mount Hood and Forest Park will get you outdoors. There's lots more to do: admire the verdant scenery at Willamette Valley, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the landmark architecture of Portland City Hall, and admire the natural beauty at Lan Su Chinese Garden.

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Detroit to Portland is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Detroit to Portland is minus 3 hours. In October in Portland, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 49°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Newport.

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

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Tue): hike along Ocean to Bay Trail, then enjoy the sea views from Yaquina Head Lighthouse, then identify plant and animal life at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Nye Beach. On your second day here, enjoy the sand and surf at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area, then cruise along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, and then enjoy the sea views from Heceta Head Lighthouse.

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Traveling by car from Portland to Newport takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Portland in October, plan for a bit cooler days in Newport, with highs around 60°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to drive to Astoria.

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

Start off your visit on the 31st (Thu): contemplate the long history of Clark's Dismal Nitch, stroll through Astoria Column, then stroll through Cannon Beach, then immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, and finally contemplate the long history of Lewis & Clark Salt Works. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Fri): contemplate the waterfront views at Columbia River Maritime Museum and then explore the striking landscape of Fort Clatsop National Memorial.

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Traveling by car from Newport to Astoria takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Astoria are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to drive to Seattle.

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.

On the 2nd (Sat), walk around Kerry Park and then admire the natural beauty at Washington Park Arboretum.

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You can drive from Astoria to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and flight. In November, daily temperatures in Seattle can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.