29 days in Greater Seattle & Cleveland Itinerary

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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mount Rainier and Paradise Valley. Escape the urban bustle at Skyline Trail and Nisqually Vista Loop. Spend the 13th (Thu) wandering through the wild on Discover Nature. On the 14th (Fri), hike the day away at Camp Muir Trail. There's much more to do: delve into the lush surroundings at Grove of the Patriarchs, tour the pleasant surroundings at Box Canyon Loop, explore the activities along Nisqually River, and hike along Burroughs Mountain Trail.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Mount Rainier National Park trip planner.

Detroit to Mount Rainier National Park is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Detroit to Mount Rainier National Park is minus 3 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Detroit in July since evenings lows in Mount Rainier National Park dip to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel to Olympia.

Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. Step off the beaten path and head to Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge and Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area. Family-friendly places like Hands On Children's Museum and Childhood's End Gallery will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Puyallup (Pioneer Park & Bradley Lake Park). There's still lots to do: pause for some photo ops at Washington State Capitol, look for all kinds of wild species at Tumwater Falls Park, trek along Sequalitchew Creek Trail Head, and make a trip to The Schmidt House.

To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Olympia tour planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Mount Rainier National Park to Olympia. In July, daily temperatures in Olympia can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Seattle.

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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Chihuly Garden and Glass and LeMay - America's Car Museum. Visiting Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Puget Sound Express will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Seattle: Snoqualmie Falls (in Snoqualmie), Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area (in North Bend) and Tacoma (Point Defiance Park, Museum of Glass, &more). And it doesn't end there: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, take a stroll through Pike Place Market, walk around Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and admire the striking features of Sky View Observatory.

To find other places to visit and more tourist information, use the Seattle holiday app.

Getting from Olympia to Seattle by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Olympia in July, Seattle is a bit warmer at night with lows of 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Cleveland.

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Cleveland Museum of Art and Lake View Cemetery. Get some cultural insight at Marblehead Lighthouse State Park and Heinen's Downtown. Venture out of the city with trips to Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums (in Fremont), Nickel Plate Beach (in Huron) and Cheese Haven (in Port Clinton). And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, explore the galleries of USS Cod Submarine Memorial, immerse yourself in nature at Geneva State Park, and learn more about the world around you at Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Cleveland journey planner.

You can fly from Seattle to Cleveland in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Seattle to Cleveland, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Seattle in July, expect a bit warmer with lows of 68°F in Cleveland. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.