12 days in Pacific Northwest & Vancouver 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.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden, then get to know the resident critters at Oregon Zoo, then take in the dramatic scenery at Multnomah Falls, and finally hike along Forest Park. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Pittock Mansion, admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, then stroll around Tom McCall Waterfront Park, then admire the natural beauty at Lan Su Chinese Garden, and finally look for gifts at Powell's City of Books.

To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Portland trip maker site.

Durham to Portland is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Durham to Portland is minus 3 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Durham in July; daily highs in Portland reach 83°F and lows reach 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. On the 11th (Tue), take in the exciting artwork at Cannon Beach Gallery, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cannon Beach, then take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cannon Beach road trip site.

Getting from Portland to Cannon Beach by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Portland in July, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Cannon Beach: temperatures range from 69°F by day to 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

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On the 12th (Wed), admire the verdant scenery at Paradise Valley, trek along Skyline Trail, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier.

To see more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Mount Rainier National Park trip app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Cannon Beach to Mount Rainier National Park. When traveling from Cannon Beach in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Mount Rainier National Park, with highs around 79°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (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.

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel, take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and examine the collection at The Museum of Flight.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Seattle route planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Mount Rainier National Park to Seattle. Traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Seattle, with lows of 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

On the 16th (Sun), delve into the lush surroundings at Olympic National Park and then admire all the interesting features of Hurricane Ridge.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Olympic National Park travel planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Seattle to Olympic National Park. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Seattle in July; daily highs in Olympic National Park reach 70°F and lows reach 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Vancouver.

Known as "Hollywood North," Vancouver boasts one of the largest film/television industries in the world, second only to Los Angeles and New York.

On the 17th (Mon), walk around Stanley Park and then explore the striking landscape at Vancouver Seawall. On the 18th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire all the interesting features of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and then stop by Granville Island.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Vancouver tour planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Olympic National Park to Vancouver takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and flight; or ride a ferry. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Olympic National Park in July since evenings lows in Vancouver dip to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can fly back home.