6 days in Seattle & Portland Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as Snoqualmie Falls and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Escape the urban bustle at Fishing Charters & Tours and Green Lake Park. There's still lots to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, stroll around Kerry Park, and wander the streets of Pike Place Market.

For other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Seattle trip itinerary planner.

Washington to Seattle is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Washington to Seattle, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, daily temperatures in Seattle can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Portland.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): take a peaceful walk through The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, stop by Powell's City of Books, and then admire the sheer force of Multnomah Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Oneonta Gorge, then trek along Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Forest Park.

For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Portland trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Seattle to Portland takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Portland are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.