11 days in Pacific Northwest Itinerary

Vancouver is a city on the north bank of the Columbia River in the U.S. State of Washington, and the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon. Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): get to know the fascinating history of Officers' Row, contemplate the long history of Fort Vancouver | National Historic Site, and then contemplate the long history of Hidden House Market.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Vancouver trip planner.

Charlotte to Vancouver is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Charlotte to Vancouver is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Charlotte in July, expect Vancouver to be a bit cooler, temps between 82°F and 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to The Dalles.

The Dalles is the county seat and largest city of Wasco County, Oregon, United States. On the 16th (Sun), trek along Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, then examine the collection at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, then explore the galleries of Maryhill Museum of Art, and finally see the interesting displays at Fire Museum in City Hall.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our The Dalles trip site.

You can drive from Vancouver to The Dalles in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Vancouver in July, expect The Dalles to be somewhat warmer, temps between 90°F and 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can drive to Bend.

An old logging town at the crux of the high desert and ponderosa pine forest, Bend melds a love of the outdoors with cosmopolitan flair.

On the 17th (Mon), see the interesting displays at High Desert Museum and then admire the majestic nature at Smith Rock State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Tue): hike along Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Bend trip maker website.

Traveling by car from The Dalles to Bend takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from The Dalles in July, expect Bend to be slightly colder, temps between 85°F and 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to Friday Harbor.

The tiny town of Friday Harbor is the largest village on the San Juan Islands, and it fits within just 2.6 km (1 sq mi) of space.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then examine the collection at The Whale Museum, then look for gifts at WaterWorks Gallery, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Lime Kiln Point State Park.

For traveler tips and tourist information, you can read our Friday Harbor vacation site.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Bend to Friday Harbor takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Bend in July: highs in Friday Harbor hover around 74°F, while lows dip to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Snoqualmie Falls and Puget Sound Express. Appreciate the collections at Chihuly Garden and Glass and The Museum of Flight. The adventure continues: pick up some local products at Pike Place Market, take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, walk around Kerry Park, and engage your brain at Living Computers: Museum + Labs.

To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Seattle online trip builder.

Traveling by flight from Friday Harbor to Seattle takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or ride a ferry. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Friday Harbor in July since evenings lows in Seattle dip to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

The star attraction of Mt.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): appreciate the views at Paradise Valley, stroll through Skyline Trail, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Nisqually River, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Mt. Fremont Lookout Trail, then stroll through Nisqually Vista Loop, and finally delve into the lush surroundings at Grove of the Patriarchs.

For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Mount Rainier National Park trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park. Traveling from Seattle in July, expect a bit cooler with lows of 53°F in Mount Rainier National Park. You'll set off for home on the 25th (Tue).