10 days in Washington State Itinerary

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Fly to Victoria, Ferry to Olympic National Park
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Olympic National Park
— 2 nights
Drive
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Vancouver
— 1 night
Drive
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Mount Rainier National Park
— 1 night
Drive
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Seattle
— 3 nights
Foot to Seattle Boeing Field, Fly to Friday Harbor
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
— 2 nights
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Ferry to Fifth at Ocean, Bus to Victoria, Fly to Edmonton

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Olympic National Park — 2 nights

When in Olympic National Park, make a side trip to see Sandphifer Gallery in Pacific Beach, approximately Pacific Beach away. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Ruby Beach, cruise along Olympic Peninsula Loop Drive, stroll through Murhut Falls, and take a peaceful walk through Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center.

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

Edmonton, Canada to Olympic National Park is an approximately 5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Edmonton to Olympic National Park is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Edmonton in July, you will find days in Olympic National Park are slightly colder (24°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Vancouver.
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Vancouver — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): steep yourself in history at Officers' Row, contemplate the long history of Fort Vancouver | National Historic Site, and then contemplate the long history of George C. Marshall House.

To see more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Vancouver trip itinerary app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Olympic National Park to Vancouver. Traveling from Olympic National Park in July, expect nights in Vancouver to be about the same, around 16°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to travel to Mount Rainier National Park.
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Mount Rainier National Park — 1 night

On the 12th (Wed), take in the awesome beauty at Paradise Valley, hike along Skyline Trail, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier.

For maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Mount Rainier National Park journey planning website.

Explore your travel options from Vancouver to Mount Rainier National Park with the Route module. July in Mount Rainier National Park sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can catch the train to Seattle.
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Seattle — 3 nights

Emerald City

Head to Chihuly Garden and Glass and Elliott Bay Book Companyfor some retail therapy. Get some historical perspective at Pioneer Square and West Point Lighthouse. Step out of Seattle with an excursion to Bainbridge Arts & Crafts in Bainbridge Island--about 1 hour away. There's much more to do: shop like a local with Pike Place Market, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium, and enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle.

To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Seattle road trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Seattle with the Route module. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in July since evenings lows in Seattle dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Friday Harbor.
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): see the interesting displays at The Whale Museum, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then take in the history at American Camp. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Mon): find something for the whole family at Zip San Juan and then stop by Pelindaba Lavender Friday Harbor.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Friday Harbor holiday builder.

Getting from Seattle to Friday Harbor by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and flight; or ride a ferry. Traveling from Seattle in July, things will get a bit cooler in Friday Harbor: highs are around 27°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.
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Wildlife · Tours · Outdoors · Theme Parks
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Washington State travel guide

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The Evergreen State
A state with two distinct faces, Washington features a landscape split apart by the Cascade Mountains, separating the damp forested areas to the west from the irrigated farmland to the east. Named after the country's first president, Washington is the second most populous state in the western United States. Nearly 60 percent of its population lives in the Seattle metropolitan area, one of the state's most popular holiday destinations. A land of over 1,000 dams, Washington is a leading producer of products as diverse as wine, lumber, apples, hops, pears, and potatoes. A big contributor to the nation's manufacturing industries, the state also boasts a cosmopolitan culture with plenty of sightseeing opportunities and a selection of small cafes, bars, and restaurants.
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