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ITINERARY
3h 28m174 miles13 stops
1
Saint James Cathedral
2
Museum of History & Industry
The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation.
3
Union Station Great Hall
4
WaMu Theater
5
Gas Works Park
From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area.
6
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, located between Seattle and Tacoma, is a 22-acre woodland garden featuring the largest collection of Rhododendron species in the world. With a Victorian stumpery, the Rutherford conservatory, a pond garden, extensive fern collection, rock garden, and a blue poppy meadow, visitors will experience a diverse collection of plants in a Pacific Northwest forest setting. The garden is also home to beautiful companion plants, including the famous Himalayan Blue Poppies, Camellias, Magnolias, Japanese maples, and many rare plants. Many of the plants found growing in the Garden are for sale in the Nursery or through our on-line catalog. RSBG is dedicated to the conservation, research, acquisition, evaluation, cultivation, public display, and distribution of Rhododendron species.
7
Owen Beach
8
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
9
The Beach Tavern at Titlow
10
Paradise Bowl Entertainment Center
11
Sellwood
Neighborhood with a pleasant, small shopping area with dozens of antique shops.
12
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge Portland
The Domaine Serene Wine Lounge at Sentinel features the award-winning wines of Domaine Serene alongside selections of Château de la Crée and Maison Evenstad wines from our Burgundian winery located in the Santenay region of the Côte de Beaune. The Domaine Serene Wine Lounge is located in the Sentinel Hotel.
13
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
The Tram is a popular destination for tourists, locals and people just looking to try something fun. The lower tram terminal is at the intersection of South Moody Avenue & Gibbs Street --the most transportation-diverse intersection in the country. Besides one of the nation's only aerial commuter trams, you'll see cars, buses, a streetcar, a soaring pedestrian bridge, a cycle track and the densest bike parking in America's #1 biking city. Bike valet is offered free to the public at Portland Aerial Tram Monday through Friday. Exiting the upper terminal you'll see the largest enclosed sky bridge in North America. Take a right to access an outdoor patio with seating and views of the terminal, the cityscape, the Willamette River and, on a clear day, Mount Hood and Mount St Helens. The upper terminal links to the 4T Trail--a self-guided tour by train, trail, tram and trolley. Much of Marquam Hill is a natural area with several trails.
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Seattle to Portland
1
Start:Saint James Cathedral
Seattle, Washington·
4.5
(99) review
804 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104-1296
2
Start:Museum of History & Industry
Seattle, Washington·
4.5
(875) review
The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation.
3
Start:Union Station Great Hall
Seattle, Washington·
4.0
(9) review
401 S Jackson St Seattle, WA 98104 Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104-2826
4
Start:WaMu Theater
Seattle, Washington·
3.5
(9) review
800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134-1200
5
Start:Gas Works Park
Seattle, Washington·
4.5
(995) review
From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area.
6
Start:Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
Federal Way, Washington·
4.5
(97) review
The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, located between Seattle and Tacoma, is a 22-acre woodland garden featuring the largest collection of Rhododendron species in the world. With a Victorian stumpery, the Rutherford conservatory, a pond garden, extensive fern collection, rock garden, and a blue poppy meadow, visitors will experience a diverse collection of plants in a Pacific Northwest forest setting. The garden is also home to beautiful companion plants, including the famous Himalayan Blue Poppies, Camellias, Magnolias, Japanese maples, and many rare plants. Many of the plants found growing in the Garden are for sale in the Nursery or through our on-line catalog. RSBG is dedicated to the conservation, research, acquisition, evaluation, cultivation, public display, and distribution of Rhododendron species.
7
Start:Owen Beach
Tacoma, Washington·
4.5
(89) review
Tacoma, WA 98407
8
Start:W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
Tacoma, Washington·
4.5
(89) review
316 S G St Wright Park, Tacoma, WA 98405-4733
9
Start:The Beach Tavern at Titlow
Tacoma, Washington·
4.0
(9) review
8612 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98465-1004
10
Start:Paradise Bowl Entertainment Center
Tacoma, Washington·
3.5
(9) review
12505 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444-5064
11
Start:Sellwood
Portland, Oregon·
4.5
(98) review
Neighborhood with a pleasant, small shopping area with dozens of antique shops.
12
Start:Domaine Serene Wine Lounge Portland
Portland, Oregon·
5.0
(97) review
The Domaine Serene Wine Lounge at Sentinel features the award-winning wines of Domaine Serene alongside selections of Château de la Crée and Maison Evenstad wines from our Burgundian winery located in the Santenay region of the Côte de Beaune. The Domaine Serene Wine Lounge is located in the Sentinel Hotel.
13
Start:South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
Portland, Oregon·
4.0
(993) review
The Tram is a popular destination for tourists, locals and people just looking to try something fun. The lower tram terminal is at the intersection of South Moody Avenue & Gibbs Street --the most transportation-diverse intersection in the country. Besides one of the nation's only aerial commuter trams, you'll see cars, buses, a streetcar, a soaring pedestrian bridge, a cycle track and the densest bike parking in America's #1 biking city. Bike valet is offered free to the public at Portland Aerial Tram Monday through Friday. Exiting the upper terminal you'll see the largest enclosed sky bridge in North America. Take a right to access an outdoor patio with seating and views of the terminal, the cityscape, the Willamette River and, on a clear day, Mount Hood and Mount St Helens. The upper terminal links to the 4T Trail--a self-guided tour by train, trail, tram and trolley. Much of Marquam Hill is a natural area with several trails.
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What's the driving distance between Seattle and Portland?
The distance is 174 miles
What's the travel time between Seattle and Portland?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 3h 28m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Portland?
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