17 days in Oregon Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Portland: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (in McMinnville) and Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil). Dedicate the 3rd (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, admire the striking features of Pittock Mansion, stop by Powell's City of Books, and examine the collection at Portland Art Museum.

Make your Portland itinerary with Klarna Trips to find out what to see and where to go.

Edinburgh, UK to Portland is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 8 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Edinburgh in September; daily highs in Portland reach 28°C and lows reach 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can go by car to Hood River.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, then examine the collection at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, and then take in the views from Bridge of the Gods.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Hood River road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Portland to Hood River takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Portland in September, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Hood River: temperatures range from 25°C by day to 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Bend.

When in Bend, make a side trip to see Smith Rock State Park in Redmond, approximately Redmond away. There's still lots to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, take in the dramatic scenery at Tumalo Falls, don't miss a visit to The Last Blockbuster, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Atlas Cider Co.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Bend trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Hood River to Bend in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Hood River in September since evenings lows in Bend dip to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can go by car to Crater Lake National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Crater Lake National Park.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Crater Lake National Park route planner.

Drive from Bend to Crater Lake National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Bend in September, with highs in Crater Lake National Park at 33°C and lows at 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can go by car to Ashland.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour and then contemplate the waterfront views at Rogue River.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Ashland online road trip planner.

Getting from Crater Lake National Park to Ashland by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Ashland can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Newport.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): visit a coastal fixture at Yaquina Head Lighthouse, then identify plant and animal life at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Oregon Coast Aquarium, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Newport's Historic Bayfront. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Wed): enjoy the sea views from Heceta Head Lighthouse, then stroll through Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, and then take in the waterfront at Yachats coastline.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Newport trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

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 slightly colder weather when traveling from Ashland in September: highs in Newport hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cannon Beach.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): view the masterpieces at Cannon Beach Gallery, then kick back and relax at Cannon Beach, then explore the striking landscape at Haystack Rock, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Cloud and Leaf Bookstore, enjoy the sand and surf at Manzanita Beach, then immerse yourself in nature at Oswald West State Park, and finally admire the majestic nature at Hug Point State Park.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Cannon Beach tour site.

Drive from Newport to Cannon Beach in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Cannon Beach are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.