9 days in Oregon 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.

On the 28th (Mon), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Multnomah Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Tue): look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, then contemplate the long history of Pittock Mansion, and finally hike along Forest Park.

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Toronto, Canada to Portland is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. In May, daily temperatures in Portland can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to drive to Hood River.

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. On the 31st (Thu), trek along Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail and then explore the activities along Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

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Drive from Portland to Hood River in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Portland, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Hood River, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Fri): stroll through Astoria Column, then indulge your taste buds at Seaside Candyman, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock. On the next day, kick back and relax at Cannon Beach, stop by Beach Books, and then admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park.

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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. In June, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can drive to Newport.

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

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): take a memorable drive along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest and then stop by The Chocolate Frog. On the 4th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area, then visit a coastal fixture at Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and then identify plant and animal life at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area.

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You can drive from Cannon Beach to Newport in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Cannon Beach in June: highs in Newport hover around 18°C, while lows dip to 10°C. On the 5th (Tue), you're off tohome.