19 days in Pacific Northwest, Bryce Canyon National Park & Wyoming Itinerary

Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon, United States, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean. Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): visit a coastal fixture at Cape Arago Lighthouse. On the 12th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the majestic nature at Shore Acres State Park and then tee off at Sunset Bay Golf Course.

For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Coos Bay trip planning tool.

Philadelphia to Coos Bay is an approximately 46-hour car ride. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 3 hours. In September, Coos Bay is slightly colder than Philadelphia - with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Florence.

Florence is a coastal city in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): experience the excitement of Sandland Adventures, take a memorable drive along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, and then enjoy the sea views from Heceta Head Lighthouse.

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Drive from Coos Bay to Florence in 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can 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 14th (Thu): admire all the interesting features of Otter Crest Loop, then visit a coastal fixture at Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and then take in the waterfront at Newport's Historic Bayfront. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Fri): take in the exciting artwork at Inscapes Gallery, then enjoy the sand and surf at Nye Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area.

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Getting from Florence to Newport by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Newport can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can go by car to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): kick back and relax at Cannon Beach, get a taste of the local shopping with Cannon Beach Gallery, then immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, and finally look for gifts at The Wine Shack.

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Traveling by car from Newport to Cannon Beach takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can go by car 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Cape Meares Lighthouse and Jacobsen Salt Co. The Oregon Garden and The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Portland: Domaine Serene (in Dayton) and Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil). And it doesn't end there: get a taste of the local shopping with Freakybuttrue Peculiarium, don't miss a visit to Pittock Mansion, and sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Portland trip planner.

Getting from Cannon Beach to Portland by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Cannon Beach in September: highs in Portland hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Navajo Loop Trail and Queen's Garden Trail. Change things up with a short trip to Coyote Buttes in Big Water (about 1h 50 min away). Spend the 24th (Sun) exploring nature at Peek-A-Boo Loop. The adventure continues: get great views at Sunset Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at Navajo/Queens Garden Loop, see a world frozen in time at Widtsoe Ghost Town, and take in the dramatic natural features at Rainbow Point.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Bryce Canyon National Park trip planner.

You can fly from Portland to Bryce Canyon National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Portland in September, with highs in Bryce Canyon National Park at 24°C and lows at 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can fly to Jackson Hole.

The Jackson Hole valley is approximately 97 km (60 mi) long and 24 km (15 mi) wide, encompassing the town of Jackson, Teton Village, and the northern section of Grand Teton National Park.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): make a trip to Antler Arches of Jackson, then don't miss a visit to Jackson Town Square, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at Scenic Safaris, and finally learn about winemaking at Jackson Hole Winery. On the next day, explore the world behind art at National Museum of Wildlife Art and then kick your exploration up a notch at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Jackson Hole trip planner.

You can fly from Bryce Canyon National Park to Jackson Hole in 7 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. In September, daytime highs in Jackson Hole are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. On the 29th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.