10 days in Melbourne & Portland Itinerary

Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Melbourne side-trips: Merritt Island (Space Shuttle Atlantis, NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, &more), Cocoa Beach (Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Pier, &more) and Port Canaveral (Parker Brothers Concepts & Fishing Charters & Tours). There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Brevard Zoo.

Before you visit Melbourne, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Orlando to Melbourne is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a shuttle; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Melbourne can reach 91°F, while at night they dip to 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to fly to Portland.

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.

Explore Portland's surroundings by going to Cape Horn Overlook (in Washougal), Starvation Creek State Park (in Cascade Locks) and Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden, stop by Powell's City of Books, get to know the resident critters at Oregon Zoo, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Portland itinerary maker website.

You can fly from Melbourne to Portland in 9 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car, train, and subway. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Melbourne to Portland. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Melbourne in July; daily highs in Portland reach 83°F and lows reach 59°F. On the 28th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.