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.

Cape Meares Lighthouse and Fort Vancouver | National Historic Site will appeal to history buffs. Get some cultural insight at The Oregon Garden and Timberline Lodge and Ski Area. Explore Portland's surroundings by going to The Historic Carousel and Museum (in Albany), Willamette Valley Vineyards (in Turner) and Bonneville Hatchery (in Cascade Locks). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Northwest (Nob Hill), examine the collection at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, admire the verdant scenery at Willamette Valley, and stop by Alberta Street.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Portland trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 85°F in August, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.