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Pacific Northwest food and aviation

More time in the middle and at the far end

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Route and nights

  1. Portland, Oregon3 nights
  2. Seattle5 nights
  3. Vancouver5 nights

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

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

Compare: Rail and possible coach

Trip stats

Trip days
14
Nights
13
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
83

Days by place

Seattle
5
Vancouver
5
Portland, Oregon
3
Richmond, BC
1

Hotels and other stays

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

Schedule by type

Meal
36
Activity
29
Ground transport
9
Lodging
6
Rail
3

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 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 3 Portland, Oregon
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
  2. to · Activity Walk the Pearl District's former warehouse blocks Pearl District, Portland, Oregon

    Compare older commercial buildings with nearby newer housing.

  3. to · Meal Lunch in the Pearl District Pearl District, Portland, Oregon
  4. to · Rail Ride the streetcar toward Northwest Portland Portland Streetcar, Portland, Oregon

    Check service and choose a stop near NW 23rd Avenue.

  5. to · Activity Walk Northwest 23rd and the surrounding public streets NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
  6. to · Meal Dinner in Northwest Portland or 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 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 6 Seattle
  1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Seattle
  2. to · Activity Explore Seattle Central Library's public floors Seattle Central Library, Seattle

    Check opening days and follow posted access.

  3. to · Meal Lunch downtown Downtown Seattle
  4. to · Activity Walk the civic district toward Pioneer Square Pioneer Square, Seattle

    Compare contemporary civic buildings with the older commercial blocks.

  5. to · Activity Explore Occidental Square and nearby public streets Occidental Square, Seattle
  6. to · Meal Dinner near Pioneer Square or the hotel Seattle, Washington
The State HotelSeattle
Day 7 Seattle
  1. to · Meal Choose breakfast and coffee near the market Pike Place Market, Seattle
  2. to · Activity Explore Pike Place Market's main arcade and lower levels Pike Place Market, Seattle

    Check individual stall hours and allow time to find accessible routes between levels.

  3. to · Meal Choose a market lunch Pike Place Market, Seattle
  4. to · Activity Walk from MarketFront to the waterfront Overlook Walk, Seattle

    Check access between street levels and turn back at a comfortable distance.

  5. to · Activity Follow the public piers and waterfront paths Seattle Waterfront, Seattle
  6. to · Meal Dinner downtown Downtown Seattle
The State HotelSeattle
Day 8 Seattle
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Pike Place Market, Seattle
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Museum of Flight The Museum of Flight, Seattle

    Confirm the current bus or road route.

  3. to · Activity Visit the main aircraft galleries The Museum of Flight, Seattle

    Pick a short list and check any separately timed experiences.

  4. to · Meal Lunch at the museum or a packed meal The Museum of Flight, Seattle

    Check food service before relying on it.

  5. to · Activity Visit the Aviation Pavilion or Space Gallery The Museum of Flight, Seattle

    Choose an open gallery based on access and weather.

  6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown Seattle
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Pike Place Market, Seattle
The State HotelSeattle
Day 9 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 10 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 11 Richmond, BC
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
  2. to · Ground transport Take the Canada Line toward Richmond Aberdeen Station, Richmond

    Check actual transit service and station access.

  3. to · Activity Browse public shops and food markets around Aberdeen Aberdeen Centre, Richmond

    Check vendor opening hours.

  4. to · Meal Choose lunch around Aberdeen or Alexandra Road Richmond, British Columbia
  5. to · Activity Walk a short commercial route or choose one specialty market Richmond, British Columbia

    Keep the afternoon flexible and check walking connections.

  6. to · Ground transport Return downtown by Canada Line Waterfront Station, Vancouver
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
Day 12 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
  2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Granville Island Granville Island, Vancouver

    Check road, transit, or False Creek ferry service.

  3. to · Activity Browse open Granville Island Public Market stalls Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver
  4. to · Meal Choose lunch at the market Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver
  5. to · Activity Walk the public island paths and craft storefronts Granville Island, Vancouver

    Check studio hours independently.

  6. to · Ground transport Travel to Kitsilano or back toward downtown Kitsilano, Vancouver
  7. to · Meal Dinner near Kitsilano or the hotel Vancouver, British Columbia
Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
Day 13 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
  2. to · Activity Walk Canada Place and its public areas Canada Place, Vancouver
  3. to · Activity Compare the waterfront facades around the convention center Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver

    Use public routes and check event access.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around Coal Harbour Coal Harbour, Vancouver
  5. to · Activity Walk through the public downtown blocks toward the library Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
  6. to · Activity Explore the library's public floors if open Vancouver Public Library Central Branch

    Confirm hours and rooftop access separately.

  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
Day 14 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 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
  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 · Activity Walk the Pearl District's former warehouse blocks Pearl District, Portland, Oregon

      Compare older commercial buildings with nearby newer housing.

    3. to · Meal Lunch in the Pearl District Pearl District, Portland, Oregon
    4. to · Rail Ride the streetcar toward Northwest Portland Portland Streetcar, Portland, Oregon

      Check service and choose a stop near NW 23rd Avenue.

    5. to · Activity Walk Northwest 23rd and the surrounding public streets NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
    6. to · Meal Dinner in Northwest Portland or 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 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
  6. Day 6

    Seattle

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Seattle
    1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Seattle
    2. to · Activity Explore Seattle Central Library's public floors Seattle Central Library, Seattle

      Check opening days and follow posted access.

    3. to · Meal Lunch downtown Downtown Seattle
    4. to · Activity Walk the civic district toward Pioneer Square Pioneer Square, Seattle

      Compare contemporary civic buildings with the older commercial blocks.

    5. to · Activity Explore Occidental Square and nearby public streets Occidental Square, Seattle
    6. to · Meal Dinner near Pioneer Square or the hotel Seattle, Washington
    The State HotelSeattle
  7. Day 7

    Seattle

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Seattle
    1. to · Meal Choose breakfast and coffee near the market Pike Place Market, Seattle
    2. to · Activity Explore Pike Place Market's main arcade and lower levels Pike Place Market, Seattle

      Check individual stall hours and allow time to find accessible routes between levels.

    3. to · Meal Choose a market lunch Pike Place Market, Seattle
    4. to · Activity Walk from MarketFront to the waterfront Overlook Walk, Seattle

      Check access between street levels and turn back at a comfortable distance.

    5. to · Activity Follow the public piers and waterfront paths Seattle Waterfront, Seattle
    6. to · Meal Dinner downtown Downtown Seattle
    The State HotelSeattle
  8. Day 8

    Seattle

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Seattle
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Pike Place Market, Seattle
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Museum of Flight The Museum of Flight, Seattle

      Confirm the current bus or road route.

    3. to · Activity Visit the main aircraft galleries The Museum of Flight, Seattle

      Pick a short list and check any separately timed experiences.

    4. to · Meal Lunch at the museum or a packed meal The Museum of Flight, Seattle

      Check food service before relying on it.

    5. to · Activity Visit the Aviation Pavilion or Space Gallery The Museum of Flight, Seattle

      Choose an open gallery based on access and weather.

    6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown Seattle
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Pike Place Market, Seattle
    The State HotelSeattle
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    Richmond, BC

    America/Vancouver Open map for Richmond, BC
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
    2. to · Ground transport Take the Canada Line toward Richmond Aberdeen Station, Richmond

      Check actual transit service and station access.

    3. to · Activity Browse public shops and food markets around Aberdeen Aberdeen Centre, Richmond

      Check vendor opening hours.

    4. to · Meal Choose lunch around Aberdeen or Alexandra Road Richmond, British Columbia
    5. to · Activity Walk a short commercial route or choose one specialty market Richmond, British Columbia

      Keep the afternoon flexible and check walking connections.

    6. to · Ground transport Return downtown by Canada Line Waterfront Station, Vancouver
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
  12. Day 12

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver Open map for Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Granville Island Granville Island, Vancouver

      Check road, transit, or False Creek ferry service.

    3. to · Activity Browse open Granville Island Public Market stalls Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver
    4. to · Meal Choose lunch at the market Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver
    5. to · Activity Walk the public island paths and craft storefronts Granville Island, Vancouver

      Check studio hours independently.

    6. to · Ground transport Travel to Kitsilano or back toward downtown Kitsilano, Vancouver
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Kitsilano or the hotel Vancouver, British Columbia
    Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
  13. Day 13

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver Open map for Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    2. to · Activity Walk Canada Place and its public areas Canada Place, Vancouver
    3. to · Activity Compare the waterfront facades around the convention center Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver

      Use public routes and check event access.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Coal Harbour Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    5. to · Activity Walk through the public downtown blocks toward the library Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
    6. to · Activity Explore the library's public floors if open Vancouver Public Library Central Branch

      Confirm hours and rooftop access separately.

    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
    Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
  14. Day 14

    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.