If you want the best views of Seattle without paying a ridiculous price to ride up an elevator, head to Kerry Park. Located on an upscale street in the Queen Anne neighborhood, it’s the perfect place to see the skyline and watch the sunset.
The Ballard Locks are a fun place to visit while in Seattle. It’s also one of the city’s top tourist attractions.
Woodinville, a small town just a half hour from Seattle, has become a destination for wine enthusiasts. It makes a great day trip from Seattle combined with Snoqualmie Falls.
Snoqualmie Falls is one of the most popular natural attractions in Washington. It’s located only a half hour drive from Seattle and can be combined with a wine tasting trip to nearby Woodinville.
Majestic Mount Rainier National Park, located in Washington, is one of America’s finest. It makes a good day trip from Seattle, but I suggest sticking around for a few days.
Tiny Ashford, Washington, is just west of the main entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. It makes a great base for visiting the park if you don’t plan to stay within its boundaries.
You can learn about Mount St. Helens and enjoy several recreational activities at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument in Washington.
The small unincorporated village of La Push, Washington, is located a short drive west of Forks. It sits on the Pacific Ocean.
The Makah Reservation is the home of the Makah tribe. It’s on the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington.