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Week long trip in PNW... looking for some recs
Posted on 5/31/18 at 10:48 am
Posted on 5/31/18 at 10:48 am
So I'm trying to do a lot in a minimal amount of time. Here is what I've come up with and am interested in hearing advice from people familiar with the area.
1 - Fly into Seattle and have an AirBnB reserved in DT Seattle.
2 - Head out to Olympic early and do the Hurricane Hill Trail hike. Go to Lake Crescent for lunch, and hit the Marymere Falls. Head to the coast and camp around Rialto Beach or South beach.
3 - Go to the Gorge for a show, and camp there.
4 - Go to Eugene for a show, and stay in AirBnB.
5 - Go to Crater Lake, and probably get a campsite at Diamond Lake.
6 - Portland... will stay in AirBnb
7 - Mt. Rainier NP (won't have much time here because I will be solo at this point and think I may want to catch a Mariners game). Tentative plan is to get AirBnb in Seattle unless I decide to skip the game and stay in the NP.
8 - Fly home out of Seattle.
Mainly I'm looking for must do's in Seattle and Portland. I am not a big foody. I enjoy bars and live music, and just getting a feel for the city as best I can. Any advice would be appreciated.
TIA
1 - Fly into Seattle and have an AirBnB reserved in DT Seattle.
2 - Head out to Olympic early and do the Hurricane Hill Trail hike. Go to Lake Crescent for lunch, and hit the Marymere Falls. Head to the coast and camp around Rialto Beach or South beach.
3 - Go to the Gorge for a show, and camp there.
4 - Go to Eugene for a show, and stay in AirBnB.
5 - Go to Crater Lake, and probably get a campsite at Diamond Lake.
6 - Portland... will stay in AirBnb
7 - Mt. Rainier NP (won't have much time here because I will be solo at this point and think I may want to catch a Mariners game). Tentative plan is to get AirBnb in Seattle unless I decide to skip the game and stay in the NP.
8 - Fly home out of Seattle.
Mainly I'm looking for must do's in Seattle and Portland. I am not a big foody. I enjoy bars and live music, and just getting a feel for the city as best I can. Any advice would be appreciated.
TIA
This post was edited on 5/31/18 at 10:50 am
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Posted on 5/31/18 at 11:32 am to StickyFingaz
there was a similar thread about a month ago. i've been to seattle, and just got back from portland.
i think you have the right idea in terms of itinerary. much of the appeal of the PNW isn't the actual cities of Portland and Seattle, but the little towns and scenery in between.
As for the 2 main cities, Seattle is far more interesting than Portland. All Portland really has going for it is the food and craft beer scene. Seattle has more of a big city feel with touristy stuff inside the city. If you're not a foodie, Portland becomes even less interesting for you.
If you refer to the previous thread on Portland vs. Seattle, you will notice that all the recommendations for Portland involve leaving the city and going to the surrounding areas. I hope you like craft beer and gutter punks, because that's what you'll be getting in Portland.
i think you have the right idea in terms of itinerary. much of the appeal of the PNW isn't the actual cities of Portland and Seattle, but the little towns and scenery in between.
As for the 2 main cities, Seattle is far more interesting than Portland. All Portland really has going for it is the food and craft beer scene. Seattle has more of a big city feel with touristy stuff inside the city. If you're not a foodie, Portland becomes even less interesting for you.
If you refer to the previous thread on Portland vs. Seattle, you will notice that all the recommendations for Portland involve leaving the city and going to the surrounding areas. I hope you like craft beer and gutter punks, because that's what you'll be getting in Portland.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 12:00 pm to 632627
Thanks
I read that thread a few weeks ago... maybe I'll give it a little more attention. Craft beer is right up my ally so that sounds good.
I read that thread a few weeks ago... maybe I'll give it a little more attention. Craft beer is right up my ally so that sounds good.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 12:04 pm to 632627
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much of the appeal of the PNW isn't the actual cities of Portland and Seattle, but the little towns and scenery in between.
Yep. I'd hit the smaller towns and get more of a unique feel than you would in Seattle or Portland.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 12:18 pm to StickyFingaz
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Go to Crater Lake, and probably get a campsite at Diamond Lake.
Start looking now. More than likely all the weekends are already full.
Shouldn't be an issue getting a weekday spot, it's a big campground.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 12:21 pm to LSUintheNW
They have 2 open for the night I need, as of yesterday. Maybe I'll go ahead an do it now. I was still kicking around the idea of staying at Crater Lake, but that campsite being so far off the lake seems dumb to me. Also, I assume Diamond Lake will be warmer and more conducive to swimming?
ETA: I'm looking at the Thielsen Campground for the better view across the lake at the Thielsen peek. Is there a campground that much more better than the rest on the lake?
ETA: I'm looking at the Thielsen Campground for the better view across the lake at the Thielsen peek. Is there a campground that much more better than the rest on the lake?
This post was edited on 5/31/18 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 5/31/18 at 12:32 pm to StickyFingaz
also, in regard to Oregon, i believe there are some areas that are either closed or not as scenic due to their fires last year.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 12:40 pm to StickyFingaz
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They have 2 open for the night I need, as of yesterday. Maybe I'll go ahead an do it now.
Yep, you can always cancel for 3 bucks if need be.
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Also, I assume Diamond Lake will be warmer and more conducive to swimming?
That area is warmer but Diamond lake is pretty big and most folks from the south can't handle what we swim in so I'll let you decide
It also depends on when you're coming.
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ETA: I'm looking at the Thielsen Campground for the better view across the lake at the Thielsen peek. Is there a campground that much more better than the rest on the lake?
I've only stayed at Diamond so not sure.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 12:41 pm to 632627
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also, in regard to Oregon, i believe there are some areas that are either closed or not as scenic due to their fires last year.
Columbia river gorge. Basically everything besides the Multnomah Falls is closed, for now.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 1:17 pm to LSUintheNW
I'll be landing in seattle 6/27... flying out 7/4
Posted on 5/31/18 at 1:19 pm to StickyFingaz
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I'll be landing in seattle 6/27... flying out 7/4
Weather will be great there but snow will still be melting off.
That said, on a hot day and enough alcohol....I'm in the lake.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 1:25 pm to LSUintheNW
That's all I needed to hear
Posted on 5/31/18 at 1:49 pm to StickyFingaz
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6 - Portland... will stay in AirBnb
Another option is a hotel downtown in the Pioneer Courthouse Square area. I've seen rates as low as $110/night for a 4-star hotel. Someone on this board got a 4.5-star hotel recently for $129/night using Hotwire. If you select the "Downtown Portland" area on Hotwire, you'll get a good location. You'll have easy access to public transportation, walking distance to a lot of bars, restaurants, and shops.
Also agree that Portland doesn't have the big touristy things to do that Seattle has. No Space Needle and No Pike St Market. Having said that, Portland is a lot easier to get around in, and is a fun place to hang out, vs go see stuff. Getting to the sites outside of town is easier, too. Columbia River Gorge is straight out I-84. The beach is straight out Hwy 26. Traffic will be much easier. No ferry rides. Seattle is more densely populated and the Puget Sound gets in the way.
This post was edited on 5/31/18 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 5/31/18 at 1:58 pm to Jax-Tiger
Thank you, sir! (and everyone else for that matter)
Found a room on the cheap
Found a room on the cheap
Posted on 5/31/18 at 2:09 pm to Jax-Tiger
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Also agree that Portland doesn't have the big touristy things to do that Seattle has. No Space Needle and No Pike St Market. Having said that, Portland is a lot easier to get around in, and is a fun place to hang out, vs go see stuff.
that's actually a perfect description of Portland- good for hanging out, not good for seeing stuff.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 2:11 pm to 632627
Luckily that's what I'm about... hanging out drinking beer and people watching. I like to keep things simple. Especially with all the driving I'll be doing.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 2:22 pm to StickyFingaz
have you considered flying into Seattle and out of Portland, or vice versa?
might make more sense than in and out of Seattle.
might make more sense than in and out of Seattle.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 2:28 pm to 632627
Yes that was the initial plan, but that was going to cost me an extra $250 for the rental car. So I'm sending the ladies home in Portland and taking the car back to Seattle. Allowing me to run through Rainier and catch a baseball game at Safeco.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 2:39 pm to StickyFingaz
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Luckily that's what I'm about... hanging out drinking beer and people watching. I like to keep things simple. Especially with all the driving I'll be doing.
Speaking of the driving, I'd cut out something. Tough going from SEA to the Olympics then Gorge amphitheater. Then head south all over the state of Oregon.
I'd want more down time. Unless it'll be a long time til you come again.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 2:49 pm to LSUintheNW
Yea... Idk when I'll be able to make a trip back. I don't mind driving, and know what I want to see. We'll see how things go as well. I'm pretty easy going so if it turns out too much I can always adjust my plans. I just know I'm flying into Seattle, going to the gorge, and going to eugene so the rest just kind of fell into place. I do 3-4 decent size road trips a year around the south and southwest camping and what not. This will be the first time the SO has done a road trip type vacation so I think that will be the biggest hurdle. Plan on just driving early while she's sleeping and pumping myself full of something that will keep me up.
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