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North America · Open jaw · 10 NIGHTS

Pacific Northwest food and aviation

Three bases with a stop in the middle

Submitted by The Long Platform
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Route and nights

  1. Portland, Oregon3 nights
  2. Seattle3 nights
  3. Vancouver4 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: A middle stop adds a different experience and a hotel change. Keep both move days light.

Compare: Rail and possible coach

Trip stats

Trip days
11
Nights
10
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
64

Days by place

Vancouver
5
Portland, Oregon
3
Seattle
3

Hotels and other stays

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront · Vancouver
4 nights
The Paramount Hotel · Portland, Oregon
3 nights
The State Hotel · Seattle
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
27
Activity
24
Lodging
6
Ground transport
5
Rail
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Portland, Oregon
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags The Paramount Hotel
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Director Park, Portland, Oregon

    Skip this block if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
Day 2 Portland, Oregon
  1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
  2. to · Activity Browse Powell's City of Books Powell's City of Books, Portland, Oregon

    Pick two sections and check for an event if that would fit the trip.

  3. to · Meal Lunch near Burnside West Burnside Street, Portland, Oregon
  4. to · Ground transport Travel to Southeast Portland Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon
  5. to · Activity Choose an independent bookstore or literary event Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon

    Check current locations and hours before heading over.

  6. to · Meal Dinner in Southeast Portland Southeast Portland, Oregon
The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
Day 3 Portland, Oregon
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Washington Park Washington Park, Portland, Oregon

    Check the operating shuttle or transit routes and plan for uphill walking.

  3. to · Activity Visit the Portland Japanese Garden Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

    Check opening hours and the admission policy.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the park or a packed meal Washington Park, Portland, Oregon

    Check food availability before relying on it.

  5. to · Activity Explore the International Rose Test Garden and nearby park paths International Rose Test Garden, Portland, Oregon

    Check path and weather conditions and keep the route short if needed.

  6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
Day 4 Seattle
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Downtown Portland, Oregon
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point The Paramount Hotel
  3. to · Rail Travel from Portland, Oregon to Seattle Portland Union Station

    Use the service on your ticket and leave time to reach Seattle’s hotel from King Street Station. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base The State Hotel

    Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Pike Place Market, Seattle
The State HotelSeattle
Day 5 Seattle
  1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Seattle
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Seattle Center Seattle Center, Seattle
  3. to · Activity Choose music exhibits at the Museum of Pop Culture Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle

    Check opening days and the current exhibitions.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around Seattle Center Seattle Center, Seattle
  5. to · Activity Walk Seattle Center or return for a hotel break Seattle Center, Seattle
  6. to · Meal Early dinner near your chosen venue Seattle, Washington
  7. to · Activity Hear a live set if a lineup fits Seattle, Washington

    Check current listings at venues such as the Crocodile or Jazz Alley and adjust to the actual start and admission rules.

The State HotelSeattle
Day 6 Seattle
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Pike Place Pike Place Market, Seattle
  2. to · Activity Walk the waterfront toward Olympic Sculpture Park Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle

    Use signed paths and check closures before setting out.

  3. to · Meal Lunch near Belltown Belltown, Seattle
  4. to · Activity Explore the sculpture park and shoreline views Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle
  5. to · Activity Choose an open section of Myrtle Edwards Park Myrtle Edwards Park, Seattle

    Keep the turnaround flexible if winds or rain increase.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Pike Place Market, Seattle
The State HotelSeattle
Day 7 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Pike Place Market, Seattle
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point The State Hotel
  3. to · Rail Travel from Seattle to Vancouver Seattle King Street Station

    Check the current departure and boarding instructions for the cross-border train, and confirm required documents before leaving. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

    Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Coal Harbour, Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
Day 8 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
  2. to · Activity Walk the public spaces near Robson Square Robson Square, Vancouver
  3. to · Activity Visit Vancouver Art Gallery if open Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver

    Check current location, exhibitions, and opening days.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the gallery Downtown Vancouver
  5. to · Activity Walk a short public-art route toward the waterfront Downtown Vancouver
  6. to · Activity Explore an open civic plaza or choose an indoor stop Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
Day 9 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
  2. to · Activity Walk Gastown's older commercial streets Gastown, Vancouver
  3. to · Activity Explore Vancouver Chinatown and the Chinese Canadian Museum if open Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver

    Check opening days and choose one museum.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in Chinatown Chinatown, Vancouver
  5. to · Activity Walk the public streets and choose a garden visit if open Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
  6. to · Activity Return toward the public waterfront Vancouver Waterfront
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
Day 10 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Coal Harbour Coal Harbour, Vancouver
  2. to · Activity Walk toward the Stanley Park entrance Stanley Park, Vancouver
  3. to · Activity Follow an open seawall section Stanley Park Seawall, Vancouver

    Check closures and weather. Use a short out-and-back rather than assuming the full loop.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Denman Street West End, Vancouver
  5. to · Activity See Lost Lagoon or another open park path Lost Lagoon, Vancouver
  6. to · Activity Return to Coal Harbour and take a café break Coal Harbour, Vancouver
  7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Downtown Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
Day 11 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Coal Harbour Seawall, Vancouver

    Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Coal Harbour, Vancouver

    Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.

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  1. Day 1

    Portland, Oregon

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags The Paramount Hotel
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Director Park, Portland, Oregon

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
    The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
  2. Day 2

    Portland, Oregon

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon
    1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
    2. to · Activity Browse Powell's City of Books Powell's City of Books, Portland, Oregon

      Pick two sections and check for an event if that would fit the trip.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near Burnside West Burnside Street, Portland, Oregon
    4. to · Ground transport Travel to Southeast Portland Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon
    5. to · Activity Choose an independent bookstore or literary event Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon

      Check current locations and hours before heading over.

    6. to · Meal Dinner in Southeast Portland Southeast Portland, Oregon
    The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
  3. Day 3

    Portland, Oregon

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Washington Park Washington Park, Portland, Oregon

      Check the operating shuttle or transit routes and plan for uphill walking.

    3. to · Activity Visit the Portland Japanese Garden Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

      Check opening hours and the admission policy.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the park or a packed meal Washington Park, Portland, Oregon

      Check food availability before relying on it.

    5. to · Activity Explore the International Rose Test Garden and nearby park paths International Rose Test Garden, Portland, Oregon

      Check path and weather conditions and keep the route short if needed.

    6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
    The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
  4. Day 4

    Seattle

    America/Los_Angeles
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Downtown Portland, Oregon
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point The Paramount Hotel
    3. to · Rail Travel from Portland, Oregon to Seattle Portland Union Station

      Use the service on your ticket and leave time to reach Seattle’s hotel from King Street Station. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base The State Hotel

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Pike Place Market, Seattle
    The State HotelSeattle
  5. Day 5

    Seattle

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Seattle
    1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Seattle
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Seattle Center Seattle Center, Seattle
    3. to · Activity Choose music exhibits at the Museum of Pop Culture Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle

      Check opening days and the current exhibitions.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Seattle Center Seattle Center, Seattle
    5. to · Activity Walk Seattle Center or return for a hotel break Seattle Center, Seattle
    6. to · Meal Early dinner near your chosen venue Seattle, Washington
    7. to · Activity Hear a live set if a lineup fits Seattle, Washington

      Check current listings at venues such as the Crocodile or Jazz Alley and adjust to the actual start and admission rules.

    The State HotelSeattle
  6. Day 6

    Seattle

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Seattle
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Pike Place Pike Place Market, Seattle
    2. to · Activity Walk the waterfront toward Olympic Sculpture Park Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle

      Use signed paths and check closures before setting out.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near Belltown Belltown, Seattle
    4. to · Activity Explore the sculpture park and shoreline views Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle
    5. to · Activity Choose an open section of Myrtle Edwards Park Myrtle Edwards Park, Seattle

      Keep the turnaround flexible if winds or rain increase.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Pike Place Market, Seattle
    The State HotelSeattle
  7. Day 7

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Pike Place Market, Seattle
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point The State Hotel
    3. to · Rail Travel from Seattle to Vancouver Seattle King Street Station

      Check the current departure and boarding instructions for the cross-border train, and confirm required documents before leaving. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
  8. Day 8

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver Open map for Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
    2. to · Activity Walk the public spaces near Robson Square Robson Square, Vancouver
    3. to · Activity Visit Vancouver Art Gallery if open Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver

      Check current location, exhibitions, and opening days.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the gallery Downtown Vancouver
    5. to · Activity Walk a short public-art route toward the waterfront Downtown Vancouver
    6. to · Activity Explore an open civic plaza or choose an indoor stop Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
  9. Day 9

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver Open map for Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
    2. to · Activity Walk Gastown's older commercial streets Gastown, Vancouver
    3. to · Activity Explore Vancouver Chinatown and the Chinese Canadian Museum if open Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver

      Check opening days and choose one museum.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in Chinatown Chinatown, Vancouver
    5. to · Activity Walk the public streets and choose a garden visit if open Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
    6. to · Activity Return toward the public waterfront Vancouver Waterfront
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
  10. Day 10

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver Open map for Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Coal Harbour Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    2. to · Activity Walk toward the Stanley Park entrance Stanley Park, Vancouver
    3. to · Activity Follow an open seawall section Stanley Park Seawall, Vancouver

      Check closures and weather. Use a short out-and-back rather than assuming the full loop.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Denman Street West End, Vancouver
    5. to · Activity See Lost Lagoon or another open park path Lost Lagoon, Vancouver
    6. to · Activity Return to Coal Harbour and take a café break Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Downtown Vancouver
    Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
  11. Day 11

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver Open map for Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Coal Harbour Seawall, Vancouver

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Coal Harbour, Vancouver

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.