1 day in Portland & Houston Itinerary

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Portland trip builder app.

Spokane to Portland is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Portland when traveling from Spokane in April, with lows around 45°F. On the 12th (Tue), you're off to Houston.

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

On the 12th (Tue), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Houston driving holiday website.

Traveling by flight from Portland to Houston takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Portland in April, with highs in Houston at 79°F and lows at 62°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.