Hallo Pingi,
hier mal ein Routenvorschlag für das 1. Stück bis San Francisco aus der Tour Operator Datenbank.
"Fly into" kannst Du natürlich weglassen, aber vielleicht ist es ein erstes Gerüst (und die Mit-Forianer hier finden etwas zu ergänzen oder haben andere Vorschläge):
Culinary and Craft Traditions - Oregon to California
Last Updated - 06/26/2019
This journey through Oregon and Northern California is an immersion into the hands-on culinary and craft traditions of these regions. From California’s iconic Mt. Shasta to Oregon’s Old West towns on the way to sunny Bend, you’ll find a world of mastery in food, wine and fine art. From hand-crafted beverages and artisan cuisine to artists’ workshops and hands-on tours, this route has it all.
Ideas for First Timers:
- Crater Lake National Park, Douglas County
- Portland Japanese Garden, Portland
- Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
- Columbia River Gorge
- Wine Tasting for Pinot Noir
Ideas for Repeat Visitors:
- Rogue River, Medford
- Painted Hills, Eastern Oregon
- Bend Ale Trail, Bend
- Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach
- Old Town Historic District, Portland
Day 1: Fly into PDX
- Explore the local makers scene with a hands-on coffee session at Dapper & Wise Coffee Lab or a “Make a Bar” class at Creo Chocolate.
- Visit Portland Saturday Market to shop for one-of-a-kind jewelry, leatherwork, crafts and clothing from local artists.
- Tour Bob’s Red Mill and sample a world of whole grains.
Day 2: Portland, OR to Pendleton, OR (336 kilometers/3.5 hours)
- Visit the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store and tour the iconic blanket factory.
- Explore the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute to learn about the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Tribes.
- Shop traditional Western makers like Pendleton Hat Company, Hamley and Co., Staplemans Boots, L.L. Bevington, Montana Peaks Hat - Company, Rod Retherford Saddlery & Cowboy Art.
Day 3: Pendleton, OR to Bend, OR (390 kilometers/4 hours or from Baker City to Bend 371 kilometers/ 4.5 hours)
- Book a trip with Bend Photos Tours to capture the beauty of Central Oregon with a professional photographer.
- Visit Immersion Brewing for a “brew-it-yourself” experience.
- Enjoy hand-roasted coffee while perusing custom motorcycles at Spoken Moto.
Day 4: Bend, OR to Shasta Lake, CA (436 kilometers /4.5 hours)
- Visit downtown Weed and do a tour and tasting at Mt. Shasta Brewing Co.
- Stop at Sereni-Tea to soak up the healing energy of Mt. Shasta and learn about the art of tea.
- The Crystal Room offers workshops on jewelry making or creating incense from essential oils and herbs.
Day 5: Shasta Lake, CA to Nevada City, CA (250 kilometers/2.5 hours)
- In Redding, walk the famous cable-stayed Sundial Bridge — designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
- Explore the many wineries in and around Redding to experience the local terroir.
- Visit Chico’s Sierra Nevada Brewing Company to learn about sustainable brewing practices and taste classic brews.
Day 6: Nevada City, CA to Sacramento, CA (96 kilometers/1.25 hours)
- Visit The Curious Forge makers’ space in Nevada City to watch local makers or take a workshop.
- Explore Nevada City’s historic downtown on a self-guided walking tour.
- Visit Out of the Woods by Karin to learn about the art of woodturning and browse bowls, plates and other usable art.
Day 7: Sacramento, CA to Oakland, CA (132 kilometer/ 1.5 hours)
- Sip local roast at Temple Coffee Roasters.
- Take a self-guided tour of movie locations from “Lady Bird” by Sacramento filmmaker Greta Gerwig.
- Visit the California Hall of Fame to learn about the pioneering innovators who shaped the Golden State.
Ich hoffe das hilft, vielleicht zumindest als erste Anregung. Mal sehen, ob ich für den 2. Teil noch etwas finde.