12 days in Oregon Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Newport: Lincoln City (Chinook Winds Casino & Convention Center & Lincoln City Glass Center) and Yachats coastline (in Yachats). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, take a leisurely stroll along Newport's Historic Bayfront, cruise along Oregon Coast Hwy, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Oregon Coast Aquarium.

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Portland to Newport is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 51°F in February, and nighttime lows around 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can drive to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): take in the exciting artwork at Bronze Coast Gallery, then stroll through Cannon Beach, then take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock, and finally admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park. Keep things going the next day: immerse yourself in nature at Oswald West State Park, kick back and relax at Manzanita Beach, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To find traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Cannon Beach day trip planner.

Getting from Newport to Cannon Beach by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 51°F in February, and nighttime lows around 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Ashland.

Ashland is a city in Jackson County, in the State of Oregon. On the 22nd (Wed), take in the dramatic natural features at Upper and Lower Table Rock, see the interesting displays at Bear Hotel Artworks Museum, view the masterpieces at The Glass Forge, then explore the world behind art at Grants Pass Museum of Art, and finally view the masterpieces at Gathering Glass Studio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: catch a live performance at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, then stop by Bloomsbury Books, then stroll around Lithia Park, and finally learn about winemaking at Irvine & Roberts Vineyards.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Ashland trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Cannon Beach to Ashland takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February in Ashland, expect temperatures between 55°F during the day and 35°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to fly to Hood River.

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): get impressive views of Mount Hood, view the masterpieces at Art on Oak, then identify plant and animal life at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Hood River Distillers Tasting Room.

To find photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Hood River trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Ashland to Hood River takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Ashland, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Hood River, ranging from highs of 47°F to lows of 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Portland.

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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Portland: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (in McMinnville) and Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil). There's still lots to do: look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Oregon Zoo, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, and admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Portland trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Hood River to Portland takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 51°F in February, and nighttime lows around 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.