7 days in Oregon Itinerary

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.

Get out of town with these interesting Portland side-trips: Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil) and Hood River Lavender Farms (in Hood River). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden, explore the activities along Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, meet the residents at Oregon Zoo, and sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Portland trip planner.

Salt Lake City to Portland is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Salt Lake City to Portland due to the time zone difference. In June, Portland is a bit cooler than Salt Lake City - with highs of 77°F and lows of 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park, take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Cannon Beach. On the next day, immerse yourself in nature at Hug Point State Park, then admire the majestic nature at Oswald West State Park, and then look for gifts at DragonFire Gallery.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Cannon Beach online trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Portland to Cannon Beach by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Portland in June, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Cannon Beach: temperatures range from 66°F by day to 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to fly to Crater Lake National Park.

Reaching a depth of 592 m (1,943 ft), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.

On the 9th (Fri), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Crater Lake National Park.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Crater Lake National Park driving holiday tool.

Fly from Cannon Beach to Crater Lake National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Cannon Beach in June, you will find days in Crater Lake National Park are somewhat warmer (86°F), and nights are about the same (55°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Ashland.

Ashland is a city in Jackson County, in the State of Oregon. Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): walk around Lithia Park, catch a live performance at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Ashland travel planner.

Drive from Crater Lake National Park to Ashland in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In June in Ashland, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.