23 days in Pacific Northwest Itinerary

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Space Needle, explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, and take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Seattle itinerary planner.

Beijing, China to Seattle is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from China Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -16 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Beijing in July; daily highs in Seattle reach 30°C and lows reach 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can travel to Friday Harbor.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): get a taste of life in the country at Horseshu Guest Ranch, then get in on the family fun at Zip San Juan, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sat): see the interesting displays at The Whale Museum, then relax in the rural setting at Westcott Bay Shellfish Co., and then look for all kinds of wild species at Shark Reef Sanctuary.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Friday Harbor sightseeing planner.

Getting from Seattle to Friday Harbor by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and flight; or ride a ferry. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Seattle in July, with highs in Friday Harbor at 27°C and lows at 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.

Take a break from Olympic National Park with a short trip to Merriman Falls in Quinault, about 58 minutes away. There's still lots to do: cruise along Hurricane Ridge, trek along High Divide, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ozette Loop Hike, and delve into the lush surroundings at Olympic National Park.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Olympic National Park trip planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and bus from Friday Harbor to Olympic National Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or ride a ferry. July in Olympic National Park sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a bus to Cannon Beach.

On the 21st (Fri), look for gifts at Cloud and Leaf Bookstore, then admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park, then explore the striking landscape at Haystack Rock, and finally kick back and relax at Cannon Beach. Keep things going the next day: immerse yourself in nature at Hug Point State Park, kick back and relax at Manzanita Beach, then trek along Cedar Wetlands Preserve, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Oswald West State Park.

To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Cannon Beach online route planner.

Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Cannon Beach with the Route module. July in Cannon Beach sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Portland.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): take some stellar pictures from Cape Horn Overlook, then take in the dramatic scenery at Multnomah Falls, then explore the striking landscape at Oneonta Gorge, and finally hike along Forest Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, stroll around Tom McCall Waterfront Park, admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, then admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, and finally trek along Wildwood Trail.

To see photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Portland trip planner.

Getting from Cannon Beach to Portland by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Cannon Beach in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Portland, with highs around 33°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Hood River.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the activities along Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, stroll through Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, and then cruise along Hood River County Fruit Loop.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Hood River day trip site.

You can drive from Portland to Hood River in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. July in Hood River sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to fly to Bend.

On the 26th (Wed), take a stroll through City of Sisters, then take a memorable drive along McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass loop, and then immerse yourself in nature at Smith Rock State Park. On your second day here, contemplate the waterfront views at Deschutes River, see the sky in a new way at Oregon Observatory, then take an in-depth tour of Des Chutes Historical Museum, and finally let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Bend online visit planner.

Fly from Hood River to Bend in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Hood River in July: highs in Bend hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Ashland.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): explore the activities along Rogue River and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Ashland trip itinerary maker app.

Drive from Bend to Ashland in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Bend in July: high temperatures in Ashland hover around 40°C and lows are around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to fly to Mount Rainier National Park.

Spend the 29th (Sat) wandering through the wild on Discover Nature. There's much more to do: hike along Skyline Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Burroughs Mountain Trail, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier, and admire the sheer force of Comet Falls.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Mount Rainier National Park trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by flight from Ashland to Mount Rainier National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Ashland in July: high temperatures in Mount Rainier National Park hover around 30°C and lows are around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to travel back home.