8 days in Oregon & Gig Harbor Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sat): see the interesting displays at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, look for gifts at Art on Oak, then look for all kinds of wild species at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and finally stroll around Port Marina Park.

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Fresno to Hood River is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Fresno in December; daily highs in Hood River reach 41°F and lows reach 30°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to go by car to Portland.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sun): examine the collection at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, then admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, then admire the landmark architecture of Pittock Mansion, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Live Laugh Love Art. Here are some ideas for day two: take in nature's colorful creations at The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife, then stop by Powell's City of Books, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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

Traveling by car from Hood River to Portland takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 45°F in December, and nighttime lows around 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Roseburg.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): snap pictures at Rochester Covered Bridge, do a tasting at Paul O'Brien Winery, do a tasting at Girardet Vineyards & Winery, then learn about winemaking at HillCrest Winery and Distillery, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Two Shy Brewing.

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Getting from Portland to Roseburg by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. January in Roseburg sees daily highs of 50°F and lows of 37°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Coos Bay.

On the 4th (Wed), admire the majestic nature at Cape Arago State Park and then immerse yourself in nature at Shore Acres State Park.

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You can drive from Roseburg to Coos Bay in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, daytime highs in Coos Bay are 55°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cannon Beach.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): kick back and relax at Cannon Beach, then stop by Bronze Coast Gallery, then admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock.

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Traveling by car from Coos Bay to Cannon Beach takes 5 hours. When traveling from Coos Bay in January, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Cannon Beach: temperatures range from 50°F by day to 38°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Gig Harbor.

On the 6th (Fri), look for gifts at The Brothers Greenhouses, then take in the views from Manette Bridge, then brush up on your military savvy at Puget Sound Navy Museum, and finally sample the fine beverages at Heritage Distilling Co. HDC Waterfront. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn the secrets of beer at Tour Bainbridge, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Bainbridge Distillers, then do a tasting at Fletcher Bay Winery, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Bainbridge Brewing.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Gig Harbor online travel planner.

You can drive from Cannon Beach to Gig Harbor in 3.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Gig Harbor can reach 46°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel back home.