9 days in Greater Seattle & Olympic 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Fort Casey State Park and Kerry Park. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Space Needle and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Step out of Seattle to go to Bainbridge Island and see Bloedel Reserve, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, stop by Chukar Cherries, don't miss a visit to The Gum Wall, and take a stroll through Pike Place Market.

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Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Seattle. In June, daytime highs in Seattle are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to drive to Everett.

Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): hike along Lake Twenty Two Trail, brush up on your military savvy at Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, and then kick your exploration up a notch at High Trek Adventures & Ziplines.

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Traveling by car from Seattle to Everett takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Seattle in June, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Everett: temperatures range from 69°F by day to 53°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Hurricane Ridge and Rialto Beach. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center and Sol Duc Falls. Change things up with these side-trips from Olympic National Park: Quinault (Quinault Big Spruce Tree, Rain Forest Nature Trail, &more). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Lake Crescent, tour the pleasant surroundings at High Divide, delve into the lush surroundings at Quinault Rain Forest, and trek along Ozette Loop Hike.

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You can drive from Everett to Olympic National Park in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 66°F in June, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.