5 days in Washington State Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Washington State trip planner
Start: Seattle
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Olympic National Park
— 2 nights
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Mount Rainier National Park
— 1 day
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Seattle
— 2 nights
Foot to Seattle Boeing Field, Fly to Friday Harbor
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Friday Harbor
Fly to Seattle Boeing Field, Foot to Seattle
End: Seattle
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Olympic National Park — 2 nights
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In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.On the 12th (Wed), delve into the lush surroundings at Olympic National Park and then take a memorable drive along Hurricane Ridge. Keep things going the next day: delve into the lush surroundings at Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center and then enjoy the sand and surf at Ruby Beach.
To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Olympic National Park trip planner.
Seattle to Olympic National Park is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. In July, Olympic National Park is slightly colder than Seattle - with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel to Mount Rainier National Park.
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Mount Rainier National Park — 1 day
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The star attraction of Mt.Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier and then trek along Skyline Trail.
To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Mount Rainier National Park trip itinerary builder.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Olympic National Park to Mount Rainier National Park. While traveling from Olympic National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Mount Rainier National Park, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel to Seattle.
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Seattle — 2 nights
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Emerald City
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.Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Seattle Aquarium, take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally take a stroll through Pike Place Market.
For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Seattle trip itinerary planning site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Seattle. Traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 18°C in Seattle. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel to Friday Harbor.
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The tiny town of Friday Harbor is the largest village on the San Juan Islands, and it fits within just 2.6 km (1 sq mi) of space.On the 16th (Sun), get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then examine the collection at The Whale Museum.
To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Friday Harbor online attractions planner.
You can fly from Seattle to Friday Harbor in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or ride a ferry. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Seattle in July, with highs in Friday Harbor at 27°C and lows at 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Washington State travel guide
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.
