8 days in Greater Seattle, Olympic National Park & Portland Region Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): view the masterpieces at Glasshouse Studio and then enjoy breathtaking views from Sky View Observatory.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Seattle visit website.

New York City to Seattle is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Seattle is minus 3 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from New York City in September; daily highs in Seattle reach 72°F and lows reach 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can ride a ferry to Olympic National Park.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Ozette Loop Hike and then take in the dramatic scenery at Murhut Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: delve into the lush surroundings at Olympic National Park and then cruise along Hurricane Ridge.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Olympic National Park online driving holiday planner.

Ride a ferry from Seattle to Olympic National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Seattle in September: high temperatures in Olympic National Park hover around 67°F and lows are around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier, tour the pleasant surroundings at Trail of the Shadows, and then hike along Skyline Trail.

To find maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Mount Rainier National Park attractions planning site.

You can do a combination of ferry and bus from Olympic National Park to Mount Rainier National Park in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. September in Mount Rainier National Park sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 49°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Portland.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): don't miss a visit to Pittock Mansion, take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, then admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, and finally savor the flavors at Food & Drink. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Fort Vancouver | National Historic Site, browse the eclectic array of goods at Portland Saturday Market, and then snap pictures at Broadway Bridge.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Portland road trip site.

You can fly from Mount Rainier National Park to Portland in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 55°F in Portland. On the 24th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.