8 days in Pittsburgh & Eugene, Cascades & Coast Itinerary

Known primarily for its steel-related heritage and 446 bridges, Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River.

Family-friendly places like Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and Mount Washington will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Pittsburgh: Fallingwater (in Mill Run), Ohiopyle State Park (in Ohiopyle) and Mount Washington Tavern (in Farmington). There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, traverse land and water with a duck tour, explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and examine the collection at Bicycle Heaven.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Pittsburgh. Expect a daytime high around 80°F in August, and nighttime lows around 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to fly to Florence.

Florence is a coastal city in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. On the 10th (Thu), enjoy the sea views from Heceta Head Lighthouse, Head underground at Sea Lion Caves, and then kick back and relax at Heceta Beach. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the majestic nature at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park, then see Sandland Adventures, and then snap pictures at Siuslaw River Bridge.

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Fly from Pittsburgh to Florence in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Pittsburgh to Florence is minus 3 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Pittsburgh in August; daily highs in Florence reach 68°F and lows reach 54°F. You will leave for home on the 12th (Sat).