15 days in Washington State Itinerary

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Fly
1
Spokane
— 1 night
Fly
2
Mount Rainier National Park
— 1 night
Drive
3
Olympic National Park
— 4 nights
Bus to March's Point, Ferry to Friday Harbor
4
Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
— 2 nights
Ferry
5
Orcas Island
— 1 night
Ferry
6
Anacortes, Fidalgo Island
— 2 nights
Drive
7
Seattle
— 3 nights
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Spokane — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Aloysius Church, then walk around Manito Park, then stroll around Riverfront Park, and finally look for gifts at Auntie's Bookstore. On the 10th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic scenery at Spokane Falls, snap pictures at Monroe Street Bridge, then ride a horse along Centennial Trail, and finally relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Spokane online trip itinerary builder.

Jacksonville to Spokane is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Jacksonville to Spokane due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Jacksonville in July: high temperatures in Spokane hover around 87°F and lows are around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Mount Rainier National Park.
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Mount Rainier National Park — 1 night

On the 11th (Tue), explore the activities along Nisqually River, then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier, and then hike along Skyline Trail.

For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Mount Rainier National Park trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Spokane to Mount Rainier National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Spokane in July: high temperatures in Mount Rainier National Park hover around 79°F and lows are around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Olympic National Park.
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Olympic National Park — 4 nights

Step off the beaten path and head to Hurricane Ridge and Ruby Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center and Rialto Beach. Go for a jaunt from Olympic National Park to Quinault to see Merriman Falls about 58 minutes away. There's still lots to do: hike along Sol Duc Falls, stroll through Second Beach Trail, explore the activities along Lake Crescent, and take a peaceful walk through Olympic National Park.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Mount Rainier National Park to Olympic National Park. While traveling from Mount Rainier National Park, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Olympic National Park, ranging from highs of 70°F to lows of 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel to Friday Harbor.
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island — 2 nights

On the 16th (Sun), experience rural life at Pelindaba Lavender Farm, get in on the family fun at Zip San Juan, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Mon): see the interesting displays at The Whale Museum, take in the history at American Camp, then immerse yourself in nature at Lime Kiln Point State Park, and finally don't miss a visit to English Camp.

To see where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Friday Harbor trip builder website.

Traveling by combination of bus and ferry from Olympic National Park to Friday Harbor takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or ride a ferry. In July, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can catch the ferry to Orcas Island.
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Orcas Island — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): admire the majestic nature at Moran State Park and then get a new perspective on things with Outer Island Expeditions.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Orcas Island trip maker website.

Traveling by ferry from Friday Harbor to Orcas Island takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Orcas Island can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can catch the ferry to Anacortes.
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Anacortes, Fidalgo Island — 2 nights

On the 19th (Wed), take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then walk around Washington Park, and then walk around Causland Memorial Park. On the next day, identify plant and animal life at Predators of the Heart, immerse yourself in nature at Fort Casey State Park, and then explore the activities along Deception Pass State Park.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Anacortes trip itinerary site.

Traveling by ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortes takes 2 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Anacortes can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Seattle.
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Seattle — 3 nights

Emerald City

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): get a new perspective on things with Puget Sound Express, take a stroll through Pike Place Market, and then walk around Kerry Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat): enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then browse the range of quality goods at Nordstrom, and finally admire the sheer force of Snoqualmie Falls.

For maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Seattle route builder site.

Traveling by car from Anacortes to Seattle takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Seattle when traveling from Anacortes in July, with lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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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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