Page 16 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Pacific Northwest

14  INTRODUCING THE P A CIFIC NOR THWEST

1 Week in Western the Astoria Column (p96) for
Washington and scenic views of the region, then
Western Oregon head south toward Cannon
Beach (p97). Take in the natural
• Airports Arrive at Portland beauty at Ecola State Park
International Airport and (p97), and visit the beach
depart from Seattle-Tacoma around sunset for gorgeous
International Airport. photo opportunities while
• Transport Hiring a car is dipping your feet in the chilly
essential for this itinerary. Pacific waters. Enjoy dinner in
Travelers may opt to use one of the town’s inviting bistros.
bus and rail connections
for longer journeys Day 4: Cannon Beach to Aptly named Paradise Meadows in autumn
where available. Newport colors, Mount Rainier National Park
Continue your journey south,
stopping in Tillamook (p97) to Park (pp110–11). Do the 33-mile
Day 1: Seattle visit its famous Creamery (p97), (53-km) Rim Drive (p111) to
Pick a day from the Seattle where you can sample award- take in the lake in all its glory,
itinerary on pp12–13. winning cheeses and other then unwind with a well-
dairy products. Next, take a deserved quiet evening at
Day 2: Seattle to Astoria detour along the stunning the Crater Lake Lodge (p110).
Head south from Seattle, Three Capes Scenic Route
stopping to visit two of the (p97). Keep heading south until Day 6: Crater Lake to
Pacific Northwest’s most famous you reach Lincoln City (p98), McMinnville
sights. Mount Rainier National where you can visit the steep Begin your day communing
Park (pp188–9) offers several cliffs and misty rainforests of with nature, then break up the
days’ worth of attractions; Cascade Head Preserve (p98). lengthy drive to Oregon’s famous
depending on the season, you Finish your day in Newport wine region by stopping for a
can choose from the likes of (pp98–9), an atmospheric fishing meal in Eugene (p105) or the
Nisqually Glacier (p188) and town full of convivial bars and state capital, Salem (pp104–5).
Narada Falls (p188). Alternatively, seafood restaurants. If time Soon you will approach the
simply admire the majestic allows, visit either the Oregon heart of the Wine Country of
mountain from the roadside. Coast Aquarium (p99) or the North Willamette Valley
Continue on your way to Mount the Hatfield Marine Science (pp102–3), where you can tour
St. Helens National Volcanic Center (p99). the wineries and enjoy tasting
Monument (pp196–7), which some excellent wines. Finish
has been a popular attraction Day 5: Newport to your day in the charming town
since it erupted in 1980. Once Crater Lake of McMinnville (p104).
darkness approaches, make the Rise early and begin your day by
short drive to Astoria (pp96–7) driving south to the incredible Day 7: McMinnville to
for dinner and a good night’s rest. Oregon Dunes National Portland
Recreation Area (p100). Take it Visit any wineries left on your
Day 3: Astoria to Cannon all in from the scenic overlook to-do list, then make the short
Beach point or, if you have time, see drive north to Portland. On the
Astoria, the oldest American the tallest dunes by visiting the way, consider a stop in historic
settlement west of the Rocky Umpqua Scenic Dunes Trail. Oregon City (p79), where you
Mountains, offers numerous Next, drive 3 hours inland until can visit the End of the Oregon
historic attractions. Climb atop you reach Crater Lake National Trail Interpretive Center (p79)
or the Museum of the Oregon
Territory (p79). Arriving in
Portland, depending on the
time you have, pick and choose
sights and activities from the
Portland itinerary on p12.
To extend your trip…
Wine lovers can self-drive
the 14-mile (22.5-km) Walla
Walla Valley Wine Tour
(pp196–7), located in south-
eastern Washington, about
a 4-hour drive from Portland
or Seattle.
Stunning Cannon Beach, on the rugged and uncrowded Oregon coast
For practical information on traveling around the Pacific Northwest see pp324–7

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