A Perfect Halloween Road Trip Through the Pacific Northwest 🧛🏻‍♂️

Stop #1: St. Helen's, Oregon

Your spooky road trip kicks off just outside Portland in the charming town of St. Helens—better known to fans as the real Halloweentown from Disney’s beloved film series. Each October, the town transforms into a festive Halloween extravaganza, complete with pumpkin-lined streets and props inspired by the movie. St. Helens also serves as a filming location for some scenes in Twilight—you can even drive past one of the set houses that Bella and her dad, Charlie Swan, called home. The other set house is in Forks, Washington which you'll see later on, on this trip. This year, the Spirit of Halloweentown events take place September 21 - October 31, 2025

📍 Distance: 35 miles from Portland (~56 minutes by car)

Stop #2: Cannon Beach & Astoria, Oregon

From there, you’ll head west to the rugged Oregon coast and the iconic Cannon Beach. With its dramatic shoreline and towering Haystack Rock, it served as a backdrop for The Goonies’ treasure-hunting adventures. It was also featured in the moody Twilight series.

Head just 37 minutes north to the town of Astoria. This is another major filming location in The Goonies and is where you'll find the iconic house from the film. There's also annual Goonies anniversary festivities that take place in June. This past June was the 40th anniversary of the film.

📍 Distance: 82 miles from St. Helens (~1 hour by car)

Stop #3: Forks, Washington

Journey north to the misty forests of Forks, Washington, the legendary home of Twilight. Here, you’ll step into the small town forever immortalized by teenage vampires and foggy landscapes. Visit Bella Swan’s house, swing by Forks High School (actually filmed at Kalama High), and immerse yourself in all things Twilight. Surrounded by mossy rainforests and dramatic coastlines. Don't miss the Forever Twilight festival which is taking place September 11 – 14, 2025

📍 Distance: 207 miles from Cannon Beach (~4 hours 27 minutes by car)

Stop #4: Coupeville, Washington

Next, you'll head east to Coupeville, Washington—the town where the Halloween cult classic Practical Magic was filmed. Each year in the fall the town celebrates the movie with Practical Magic-themed activities and businesses get in on all the fun and transform into the movie set. This year, the events are scheduled to take place October 23 – 26, 2025.

📍 Distance: 114 miles east of Forks (~2 hours and 39 minutes by car)

Stop #5: Snoqualmie, Washington

Your final stop takes you east into the eerie, atmospheric town of Snoqualmie, Washington—the haunting backdrop for David Lynch’s Twin Peaks. Step into the world of murder, mystery, and surreal small-town secrets. Fans will recognize the breathtaking Snoqualmie Falls and the famous Salish Lodge, featured as the “Great Northern Hotel” in the series.

You'll finish your trip by flying out of Seattle which is roughly a 43-minute drive from Snoqualmie.

📍 Distance: 79 miles east of Coupeville (~1 hour and 39-minutes by car)