Pacific Northwest Adventure: Cleveland to Seattle & Oregon National Parks

Day 1: Travel & Arrival in Seattle

Morning: Fly from Cleveland, Ohio to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Arrive and pick up rental car for trip south.

Afternoon: Explore Pike Place Market and visit Reuben's Brews for an introductory local brewery experience.

Evening: Enjoy dinner at Fremont Brewing Taproom and stroll through the Fremont neighborhood.

Day 2: Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park

Morning: Drive to Mount Rainier National Park (about 2 hours). Hike the iconic Skyline Trail for panoramic views of the mountain.

Afternoon: Explore Paradise Visitor Center and shorter hikes like the Nisqually Vista Trail.

Evening: Head to Rainier Brewing Co. in nearby Ashford for dinner and craft beers.

Day 3: Mount Rainier to Portland, Oregon

Morning: Early drive to Portland, Oregon (~3 hours). Visit Washington Park including International Rose Test Garden.

Afternoon: Brewery tour: check out Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House and Breakside Brewery.

Evening: Dine in the Pearl District and enjoy Portland’s nightlife or a relaxing walk along the Willamette River.

Day 4: Columbia River Gorge & Hiking

Morning: Drive east to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Hike the famous Multnomah Falls trail and nearby Laughing Water Loop.

Afternoon: Visit Hood River and stop at pFriem Family Brewers for craft beer tasting.

Evening: Return to Portland. Relax at hotel or catch a local music show.

Day 5: Portland to Redwood National and State Parks

Morning: Depart early and drive (~5.5 hours) south to Redwood National and State Parks, crossing into northern California.

Afternoon: Short hikes among ancient giants at Lady Bird Johnson Grove and Fern Canyon.

Evening: Dinner near Klamath or Orick, sample local beers at Klamath River Brewing Company.

Day 6: Redwood National Park Full Day Hiking

Morning: Hike the Tall Trees Grove and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

Afternoon: Scenic drive through Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway and stop at Big Tree Wayside.

Evening: Relax at lodging or enjoy a casual dinner with local craft beer.

Day 7: Redwood to Eugene, Oregon

Morning: Drive north (~4.5 hours) to Eugene, Oregon.

Afternoon: Visit Hop Valley Brewing Co. and stroll along the Willamette River bike trails.

Evening: Dinner downtown Eugene and enjoy the local craft beer scene.

Day 8: Eugene to Seattle & Departure

Morning: Drive back to Seattle (~5 hours) or optionally fly from Eugene to Seattle if time permits.

Afternoon: Last minute souvenir shopping or visit Georgetown Brewing near the airport.

Evening: Fly from Seattle back to Cleveland.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Flight Cleveland to Seattle (Roundtrip for 2): ~6 hrs each way, $600 per person, Total $1,200
• Rental Car (8 days): Rental + gas, approx. 1,000 miles, $70/day, Total $560
• Mount Rainier Hiking & Entrance Fee: Hiking free, park pass $30 (valid 7 days)
• craft brewery visits: Tastings/sample flights_avg $15/person x 6 visits = $180
• Portland & Columbia Gorge brewery tours: $15/person each, $60 total
• Redwood NP Entrance & Parking: Free
• Meals (8 days for 2): $60 per day, Total $480
• Lodging (7 nights): Average $150/night, Total $1,050
• Miscellaneous (souvenirs, parking, snacks): $150
• Total Estimated Cost: Approximately $3,710

Tips

To extend the trip, consider adding extra days in Portland and the Oregon Coast for additional brewery explorations and coastal hikes. An optional full day in Olympic National Park on arrival day also enriches the itinerary.

To reduce the trip duration, remove the Redwood National Park segment, focusing instead on Seattle, Mount Rainier, and the Columbia Gorge plus Portland areas. Flying back from Portland rather than driving to Seattle saves travel time on the last day.