21 days in Washington State & Yellowstone National Park Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, stop by Elliott Bay Book Company, find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel, and browse the fresh offerings at Pike Place Market.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Seattle journey planning website.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Seattle is an approximately 15-hour combination of train and flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Dusseldorf to Seattle due to the time zone difference. In September, daytime highs in Seattle are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to drive to Ocean Shores.

Ocean Shores is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. On the 6th (Wed), kick back and relax at North Jetty, walk around Damon Point, then view the masterpieces at Fusions Gallery, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Honey Pearl Ranch. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Aberdeen Museum of History, then take an in-depth tour of The Polson Museum, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Moclips River.

For photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Ocean Shores online attractions planner.

Getting from Seattle to Ocean Shores by car takes about 2.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Olympic National Park.

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

Change things up with a short trip to Merriman Falls in Quinault (about 58 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Ruby Beach, hike along Sol Duc Falls, delve into the lush surroundings at Olympic National Park, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Olympus.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Olympic National Park trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Ocean Shores to Olympic National Park takes 1.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

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On the 13th (Wed), take in the dramatic scenery at Comet Falls, trek along Skyline Trail, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get outside with Discover Nature.

To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Mount Rainier National Park trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Olympic National Park to Mount Rainier National Park. In September, daytime highs in Mount Rainier National Park are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Geyser, explore the striking landscape at Lower Geyser Basin, and cruise along Firehole Lake Drive.

For more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Yellowstone National Park tour itinerary maker app.

Getting from Mount Rainier National Park to Yellowstone National Park by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, bus, and car; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Traveling from Mount Rainier National Park to Yellowstone National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in September; daily highs in Yellowstone National Park reach 18°C and lows reach 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.