8 days in Oregon Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Portland: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (in McMinnville), Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil) and Patricia Green Cellars (in Newberg). Next up on the itinerary: stop by Powell's City of Books, get a dose of the wild on Volcano Lands - Private Tours, take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Portland day trip website.

Cardiff, UK to Portland is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 8 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Cardiff in March: highs in Portland hover around 16°C, while lows dip to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Hood River.

On the 27th (Mon), examine the collection at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, view the masterpieces at Art on Oak, then explore the activities along Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and finally trek along Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Hood River trip app.

Drive from Portland to Hood River in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Portland in March, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Hood River: temperatures range from 13°C by day to 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Cannon Beach.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): view the masterpieces at Bronze Coast Gallery, then immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, then take in the dramatic natural features at Haystack Rock, and finally kick back and relax at Cannon Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Wed): immerse yourself in nature at Hug Point State Park, then admire the majestic nature at Oswald West State Park, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Cannon Beach attractions planning tool.

Traveling by car from Hood River to Cannon Beach takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in March, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel back home.