9 days in Seattle, Mount Rainier National Park & 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass.

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Detroit to Seattle is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Detroit to Seattle. In August in Seattle, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

The star attraction of Mt.

Step out of the city life by going to Skyline Trail and Mount Rainier. And it doesn't end there: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Paradise Valley, delve into the lush surroundings at Grove of the Patriarchs, take in the dramatic scenery at Narada Falls, and trek along Naches Peak Loop Trail.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Seattle in August since evenings lows in Mount Rainier National Park dip to 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can travel 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.

Get in touch with nature at Olympic National Park and Ruby Beach. Explore Olympic National Park's surroundings by going to Quinault (Quinault Big Spruce Tree, Rain Forest Nature Trail, &more) and Sandphifer Gallery (in Pacific Beach). There's still lots to do: stroll through Hurricane Ridge, take a peaceful walk through Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, hike along Second Beach Trail, and cruise along Olympic Peninsula Loop Drive.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Olympic National Park. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in August: highs in Olympic National Park hover around 72°F, while lows dip to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel to Seattle.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sat): take in the exciting artwork at Glasshouse Studio.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Seattle road trip planning app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Olympic National Park to Seattle. Traveling from Olympic National Park in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Seattle: highs are around 80°F and lows about 61°F. You will have some time to spend on the 26th (Sat) before leaving for home.