3-Day Scenic Road Trip from Seattle to Portland

Day 1: Seattle Exploration

Seattle, WA, USA on May 5, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Pike Place Market

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the iconic Pike Place Market. Try the freshly brewed coffee and homemade pastries at Piroshky Piroshky, open from 7am to 6pm.
USD15, 1h

9:30am

Visit the Space Needle

Experience panoramic views of Seattle from the Space Needle's observation deck, open from 9am to 11pm.
USD35, 1h

11:00am

Explore Chihuly Garden and Glass

Discover stunning glass artworks by Dale Chihuly, located near the Space Needle, open from 10am to 5pm.
USD32, 1h

12:30pm

Lunch at Beecher's Handmade Cheese

Savor artisan grilled cheese sandwiches and fresh cheese in a cozy atmosphere at Beecher's, open from 11am to 5pm.
USD20, 1h

2:00pm

Head to Tacoma

Drive south from Seattle to Tacoma, approximately 45 minutes via I-5 South.
USD0, 45m

3:00pm

Visit Museum of Glass

Explore contemporary glass art and live glassblowing demonstrations at the Museum of Glass, open from 11am to 5pm.
USD18, 1.5h

5:00pm

Check-in and relax

Settle into your Tacoma accommodation and rest before dinner.
USD0, 1h

6:30pm

Dinner at The Table

Enjoy a farm-to-table dining experience with seasonal, sustainable dishes and local wines at The Table, open until 9pm.
USD40, 1.5h
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Day 2: Tacoma and Olympia

Tacoma, WA to Olympia, WA, USA on May 6, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at The Swiss

Dine on hearty Swiss-inspired breakfast fare at The Swiss in Tacoma, open from 7am to 3pm.
USD18, 1h

9:30am

Walk Point Defiance Park

Explore the scenic trails, gardens, and zoo at Point Defiance Park, open from 5am to 10pm.
USD0, 2h

12:00pm

Drive to Olympia

Travel 35 minutes south to Olympia via I-5 South.
USD0, 35m

12:45pm

Lunch at Waterstreet Coffee

Enjoy fresh sandwiches and artisan coffee at Waterstreet Coffee in downtown Olympia, open from 7am to 3pm.
USD15, 1h

2:00pm

Tour Washington State Capitol

Visit the Capitol Campus to admire the architecture and gardens; free guided tours available, with the Visitor Center open 8am to 4:30pm.
USD0, 1.5h

4:00pm

Visit Hands On Children's Museum

Ideal for families, this interactive museum opens until 5pm for engaging exhibits.
USD10, 1h

6:00pm

Dinner at Gardner's Restaurant

Dine on comfort food with a Northwest twist at Gardner's Restaurant, open until 9pm.
USD30, 1.5h
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Day 3: Olympia to Portland

Olympia, WA to Portland, OR, USA on May 7, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters

Enjoy high-quality coffee and breakfast options in Olympia, open from 7am to noon.
USD15, 1h

8:30am

Drive to Portland

Travel approximately 2 hours south via I-5 South to Portland, OR.
USD0, 2h

11:00am

Visit Portland Japanese Garden

Experience tranquility and beauty in one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan, open from 10am to 5pm.
USD20, 1.5h

12:45pm

Lunch at Pine Street Market

Choose from diverse and innovative food vendors in this indoor food hall, open from 10am to 8pm.
USD20, 1h

2:00pm

Explore Powell's City of Books

Browse the world's largest independent bookstore in downtown Portland, open from 10am to 9pm.
USD0, 1h

3:15pm

Stroll Waterfront Park

Relax and enjoy views along the Willamette River in downtown Portland; open access, no cost.
USD0, 1h

5:00pm

Dinner at Le Pigeon

Savor inventive French-inspired cuisine in an intimate setting; reservations recommended, open until 10pm.
USD50, 2h
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