17 days in Seattle, Portland & New York City Itinerary

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.

Get out of town with these interesting Seattle side-trips: Snoqualmie Point Park (in Snoqualmie), Mount Rainier (in Mount Rainier National Park) and Museum of Glass (in Tacoma). Dedicate the 15th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Puget Sound Express, take a stroll through Pioneer Square, explore the wide array of goods at Nordstrom, and see the interesting displays at Museum of History & Industry.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Seattle trip builder website.

San Juan, Puerto Rico to Seattle is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You'll gain 4 hours traveling from San Juan to Seattle due to the time zone difference. In July, Seattle is slightly colder than San Juan - with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Portland: Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil) and Hood River Lavender Farms (in Hood River). There's still lots to do: stop by Powell's City of Books, sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, and get to know the resident critters at Oregon Zoo.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Portland trip planner.

You can drive from Seattle to Portland in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can fly to Seattle.

Enjoy Seattle some more: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, take an in-depth tour of National Nordic Museum, make a trip to Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and take in nature's colorful creations at Bellevue Botanical Garden.

To find where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Seattle holiday planning site.

You can drive from Portland to Seattle in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can fly to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center, don't miss a visit to 9/11 Memorial, and enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock.

To see other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the New York City trip itinerary planning website.

You can fly from Seattle to New York City in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Seattle to New York City, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Seattle in July, expect New York City to be somewhat warmer, temps between 35°C and 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.