Oregon Coast + Waterfalls, 5 nights
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Oregon Coast + Waterfalls, 5 nights
Hi all-
Happy to share this itinerary. I am really happy how it turned out! We went in early April, and it was sunny and 55-70 throughout our trip, though before we arrived it apparently rained for two weeks. If you like waterfalls, April is a great time to go.
We arrived in Portland Airport on a Sunday evening and drove to Cannon Beach. It's about 1:30 drive depending on traffic.
Cannon Beach: 3 nights, two full days.
Hallmark Hotel: We had an excellent experience. It's convenient to just about everything. In the mornings we drove to fresh market - one mile away - for $8 breakfast burritos (hearty and offset expensive lunches and dinners), but otherwise we didn't get in the car. We spent a lot of time at the tidepools, walking the town, beach, etc.
On Wednesday we drove south and stopped off on all of the scenic coastal markers. A couple of times we did mini hikes, but nothing too strenuous. This was more spontaneous so I don't have the day itinerary for stops, but there are a lot of good resources to find if you want to plan. We ended in Pacific City Wednesday afternoon and ran up the dune. We then drove inland 1.5 hours to Silverton, CO.
Silverton: 2 nights, one full day. It's a very cute town; One day is enough.
We arrived late Wednesday night and checked into the Silverton Inn & Suites. A huge room that had a kitchen, perfect location, friendly staff. Noting that the mattress was uncomfortable and the bedframe was very creaky, so inquire whether or not they've invested in upgrades. We enjoyed the vibe at Silver Falls Brewing Company and would recommend.
Thursday morning we hiked the 8-mile Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State Park. If you'd rather not do a long hike: enter by way of the South Falls - the two most powerful falls are early in the hike and you can see them and double back (and the first is almost immediate.) Thursday evening we went to Silverback Estate Winery for happy hour. Recommend!
Friday morning - pack to Portland airport for flight home.
Enjoy!
Happy to share this itinerary. I am really happy how it turned out! We went in early April, and it was sunny and 55-70 throughout our trip, though before we arrived it apparently rained for two weeks. If you like waterfalls, April is a great time to go.
We arrived in Portland Airport on a Sunday evening and drove to Cannon Beach. It's about 1:30 drive depending on traffic.
Cannon Beach: 3 nights, two full days.
Hallmark Hotel: We had an excellent experience. It's convenient to just about everything. In the mornings we drove to fresh market - one mile away - for $8 breakfast burritos (hearty and offset expensive lunches and dinners), but otherwise we didn't get in the car. We spent a lot of time at the tidepools, walking the town, beach, etc.
On Wednesday we drove south and stopped off on all of the scenic coastal markers. A couple of times we did mini hikes, but nothing too strenuous. This was more spontaneous so I don't have the day itinerary for stops, but there are a lot of good resources to find if you want to plan. We ended in Pacific City Wednesday afternoon and ran up the dune. We then drove inland 1.5 hours to Silverton, CO.
Silverton: 2 nights, one full day. It's a very cute town; One day is enough.
We arrived late Wednesday night and checked into the Silverton Inn & Suites. A huge room that had a kitchen, perfect location, friendly staff. Noting that the mattress was uncomfortable and the bedframe was very creaky, so inquire whether or not they've invested in upgrades. We enjoyed the vibe at Silver Falls Brewing Company and would recommend.
Thursday morning we hiked the 8-mile Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State Park. If you'd rather not do a long hike: enter by way of the South Falls - the two most powerful falls are early in the hike and you can see them and double back (and the first is almost immediate.) Thursday evening we went to Silverback Estate Winery for happy hour. Recommend!
Friday morning - pack to Portland airport for flight home.
Enjoy!
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