Mount Rainier

Found about 130 km away from Seattle, Mount Rainier is an impressive peak of 4,392 meters that can be seen from many vantage points around the state. If you’re in Seattle, try to find a spot along the shores of Lake Washington for the best views of the mountain, including Madrona Park Beach or the dock at Mount Baker Beach Park.

Head up to Tumwater Hill near downtown Olympia for fabulous views of South Puget Sound and Mount Rainier.

Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park can be found on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula and offers an unprecedented chance to explore multiple ecosystems. The park has mountains, ocean and shorelines, old-growth forests, alpine lakes, and so much more to enjoy.

Mount St. Helens

Mount Saint Helens has been quiescent since her 1980s eruption and today offers a range of climbing challenges, as well as hiking opportunities. Note that if you intend to climb, you’ll need a permit, which can be purchased at the visitors center. An average climb takes between 7 and 12 hours.

The Mt St Helens visitors center is located about 30 miles from the park and offers educational programs, displays, and more. It’s also the starting point for bus tours to the volcano itself.

Ruby Beach

Ruby Beach is one of the most popular of the stunning beaches you can visit in Olympic National Park, which rank among the most beautiful in the United States. It gets its name from the red crystals found in the sand, which give it a reddish hue.

Riverfront Spokane

Spanning 100 acres, Riverfront Spokane is a prime destination in downtown Spokane. It offers room for families, couples, and singles to hike, bike, and spend time outdoors. It’s also the best place to experience the Upper Spokane Falls, the second-largest urban waterfall in the country.

North Cascades National Park

North Cascades National Park in northern Washington offers access to some of the most pristine wilderness in the lower 48 states. The best way to enjoy the park for many visitors is to take the North Cascades Highway, which offers access to most of the viewpoints in the park and provides access to many of the hiking trails. Thunder Creek Trail is one of the most popular, but there are numerous others.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

The Northwest Trek Wildlife Park offers almost 500 acres of free-range for some of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic wildlife. The park is not far from the city of Tacoma and visitors can take a streetcar ride through the park and see wolves, bears, moose, bald eagles, and more.

Lake Chelan

Discover a Washington Original! Only in Lake Chelan will you find four seasons of wine, over 300 days of sunshine, stunning natural beauty and adventures that you can tune to your own tastes. 50.5 miles of crystal clear, glacier-fed lake, surrounded by vineyards, mountains and small-town charm promise an array of activities as unique as the people who come here to play or make Lake Chelan their forever home.

Leavenworth

Visit the beautiful Bavarian Village known for its spectacular beauty. Check out the shops or the awesome beer scene!