8 days in Portland 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Napoli,that's amore Cooking Classes. Escape the urban bustle at Ecola State Park and Cannon Beach. Get some cultural insight at Wine Tours & Tastings and Columbia River Maritime Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Haystack Rock (in Cannon Beach), Seaside Inverted Experience (in Seaside) and Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil). The adventure continues: hit the slopes at Timberline Lodge and Ski Area, appreciate the views at Sokol Blosser Winery, admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, and get outside with Portland Timbers.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Portland driving holiday planner.

In August in Portland, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 60°F at night.