15 days in Pacific Northwest Itinerary

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.

Escape the urban bustle at Smith Rock State Park and Newberry National Volcanic Monument. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Off-Road Tours and Fishing Charters & Tours. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at High Desert Museum, trek along Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint, and admire the sheer force of Tumalo Falls.

To see other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Bend online visit planner.

Washington DC to Bend is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Washington DC to Bend. In April, Bend is slightly colder than Washington DC - with highs of 58°F and lows of 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough 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.

On the 4th (Tue), identify plant and animal life at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, visit a coastal fixture at Yaquina Head Lighthouse, then enjoy the sand and surf at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area, and finally take in the waterfront at Newport's Historic Bayfront. Here are some ideas for day two: cruise along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, take in the dramatic natural features at Devil's Churn, and then take a leisurely stroll along Yachats coastline.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Newport tour itinerary maker app.

You can drive from Bend to Newport in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Bend in April, expect a bit warmer with lows of 42°F in Newport. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Astoria.

Astoria, named for famed fur trader John Jacob Astor, resides near the mouth of the Columbia River.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Fort Clatsop National Memorial and Ecola State Park. Visiting Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock will get you outdoors. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Flavel House Museum, immerse yourself in nature at Fort Stevens State Park, snap pictures at Astoria-Megler Bridge, and appreciate the history behind Astoria Column.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Astoria online trip maker.

Getting from Newport to Astoria by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In April in Astoria, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 43°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can catch the bus 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Hurricane Ridge and Rialto Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center and Ruby Beach. Go for a jaunt from Olympic National Park to Pacific Beach to see Sandphifer Gallery about 56 minutes away. There's more to do: take a peaceful walk through Olympic National Park and stroll through Second Beach Trail.

To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Olympic National Park trip itinerary app.

Explore your travel options from Astoria to Olympic National Park with the Route module. In April, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to catch the ferry 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Roozengaarde Display Garden and Whidbey Island Distillery. Get outdoors at Deception Pass State Park and Snoqualmie Falls. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Pike Place Market, have fun and explore at Seattle Children's Museum, walk around Kerry Park, and view the masterpieces at Glasshouse Studio.

To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Seattle trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Seattle with the Route module. Traveling from Olympic National Park in April, you will find days in Seattle are somewhat warmer (61°F), and nights are about the same (46°F). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.