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Washington travel guide

Seattle, volcanoes and rainforests in the Pacific Northwest.

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Capital
Olympia
Best time to go
Jun–Sep
Daily budget
$$$ about $200–300 a day
Fly into
SEA Seattle–Tacoma
GEG Spokane

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Top places to visit in Washington

  1. Seattle

    Pike Place Market, Space Needle and coffee.

  2. Mount Rainier National Park

    Wildflower meadows under a giant volcano.

  3. Olympic National Park

    Rainforest, glaciers and wild beaches.

  4. North Cascades

    Turquoise lakes and jagged peaks.

  5. San Juan Islands

    Ferry rides and orca watching.

  6. Leavenworth

    A Bavarian-style mountain village.

What to eat in Washington

  • Wild salmon
  • Rainier cherries
  • Seattle coffee
  • Dungeness crab

When is the best time to visit Washington?

Jun–Sep is usually the best time to visit Washington. Pricey: about $200–300 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.