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Washington State: The Spots Worth the Drive 🏔️
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Not a checklist of every tourist stop — just the places in Washington that are actually worth planning your day around, from Seattle’s icons to the wild parts of the state most people don’t make time for.
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Seattle Icons
 
On the Water
 
National Parks & Nature
 
Guided Adventures

Seattle Icons

 
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Go right before sunset — the city and the water both light up at once
Space Needle
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Book the combo ticket with the Space Needle, they’re steps apart.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
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Free, right on the water, and somehow never as crowded as it should be
Visit Olympic Sculpture Park | Free Art All Year - Seattle Art Museum
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On the Water

 
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The touch tanks and otters are worth it even if the older building shows its age
Seattle Aquarium | Inspiring Conservation of our Marine Environment
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Best way to see the skyline without doing any of the walking
Seattle Harbor Cruise | Scenic Waterfront Tour with Argosy Cruises
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Cheaper and looser than the big cruise lines — good if you just want an hour on the water.
Salish Sea Tours: Tour Elliott Bay
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National Parks & Nature

 
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Reserve ahead in summer — the mountain views alone justify the drive
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
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Rainforest, coastline, and alpine peaks in one park — pack layers
Olympic National Park (Washington)
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The least crowded of Washington’s parks and arguably the most dramatic
North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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Guided Adventures

 
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Good option if you want a guide instead of figuring out the parks solo
Guided, Small-Group Day Tours from Seattle - Evergreen Escapes
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