15 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.

When in Portland, make a side trip to see Multnomah Falls in Bridal Veil, approximately Bridal Veil away. Dedicate the 23rd (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, examine the collection at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, walk around Laurelhurst Park, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Portland online journey planner.

Frankfurt, Germany to Portland is an approximately 14-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Frankfurt to Portland. Traveling from Frankfurt in August, expect nights in Portland to be about the same, around 18°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Hood River.

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. On the 24th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, explore the activities along Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and then trek along Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Hood River online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Portland to Hood River takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in August, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Smith Rock State Park (in Redmond), McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass loop (in Sisters) and Dee Wright Observatory (in Blue River). There's much more to do: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, examine the collection at High Desert Museum, make a trip to The Last Blockbuster, and take an in-depth tour of Des Chutes Historical Museum.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Bend tour itinerary planning website.

Traveling by flight from Hood River to Bend takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Bend when traveling from Hood River in August, with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to drive to Crater Lake National Park.

Reaching a depth of 592 m (1,943 ft), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.

On the 28th (Mon), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Crater Lake National Park.

To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Crater Lake National Park travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Bend to Crater Lake National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Bend in August: high temperatures in Crater Lake National Park hover around 39°C and lows are around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to drive to Ashland.

Ashland is a city in Jackson County, in the State of Oregon. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Tue): explore the activities along Rogue River and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

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Traveling by car from Crater Lake National Park to Ashland takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, daytime highs in Ashland are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Newport.

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

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): observe the fascinating underwater world at Oregon Coast Aquarium, take a memorable drive along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, and then take in the waterfront at Yachats coastline. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, enjoy the sea views from Yaquina Head Lighthouse, then take in the exciting artwork at Lincoln City Glass Center, and finally stroll around Whale Park.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Newport online trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Ashland to Newport by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Ashland in August: highs in Newport hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can go by car to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. On the 1st (Fri), explore the striking landscape at Haystack Rock, then immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, then view the masterpieces at Bronze Coast Gallery, and finally kick back and relax at Cannon Beach. Keep things going the next day: admire the majestic nature at Hug Point State Park, then immerse yourself in nature at Oswald West State Park, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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Drive from Newport to Cannon Beach in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Newport, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Cannon Beach, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to fly back home.