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7-Day Washington Itinerary

A mix of stunning national parks, Pacific Northwest coastline, vibrant city life, and charming small towns across Washington.

Day1

Arrive in Seattle & Explore

Fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Top Things to Do in Seattle

  • Visit Pike Place MarketWatch the Famous Fish Toss & Grab a Coffee at the Original Starbucks.

Take a Ferry to Bainbridge Island for Stunning Puget Sound Views.

Explore the Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum.

Go to the Top of the Space Needle for a 360-Degree View of the City.

Dinner at Taylor Shellfish for Fresh Pacific Oysters.

Overnight in Seattle.

Day2

Mount Rainier National Park - Cascading Waterfalls & Glaciers

Drive from Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park (2 hours).

Top Things to Do in Mount Rainier

  • Hike the Skyline Trail at ParadiseBreathtaking Views of Rainier's Glaciers.
  • See Myrtle FallsOne of the Most Photographed Waterfalls in the Park.
  • Visit Grove of the PatriarchsA Stunning Walk Among Ancient Trees.

Overnight at a Lodge Near Mount Rainier or in Ashford.

Day3

Leavenworth - A Bavarian Village in the Cascades

Drive from Mount Rainier to Leavenworth (3 hours).

Top Things to Do in Leavenworth

  • Walk Through This German-Style Mountain Town.
  • Grab a Beer & Pretzel at a Bavarian Beer Hall.
  • Hike to Colchuck Lake (Challenging) or Walk the Waterfront Park Trail (Easy).
  • Browse Local Shops for German Chocolates & Handmade Crafts.

Overnight in Leavenworth.

Day4

North Cascades National Park - The American Alps

Drive from Leavenworth to North Cascades (2.5 hours).

Top Things to Do in North Cascades

  • Drive the North Cascades HighwayOne of the Most Scenic Drives in the U.S.
  • See Diablo LakeA Stunning Turquoise Lake Surrounded by Mountains.
  • Hike the Maple Pass LoopOne of Washington's Most Beautiful Hikes.

Overnight Near the Park or in Winthrop.

Day5

Olympic National Park - Rainforests & Beaches

Drive from Winthrop to Olympic National Park (5 hours).

Top Things to Do in Olympic National Park

  • Walk Through the Hoh RainforestOne of the Few Temperate Rainforests in the World.
  • Visit Ruby BeachA Stunning Beach with Sea Stacks & Driftwood.

Drive to Hurricane Ridge for Sweeping Mountain Views.

Overnight in Port Angeles or Forks.

Day6

More of Olympic National Park & Return to Seattle

Explore More of the Olympic Peninsula Before Driving Back to Seattle (3 hours).

Optional Stops Along the Way

  • Explore Lake CrescentA Beautiful Blue Glacial Lake.
  • Stop at Dungeness SpitA Scenic Sand Spit Stretching into the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
  • Try a Maple Bar from a Local Bakery in Port Angeles.

Overnight in Seattle.

Day7

Final Seattle Explorations & Depart

Spend the Morning Exploring More of Seattle Before Flying Out.

Optional Stops

  • Take a Whale Watching Tour in the Puget Sound.
  • Bike or Walk Around Green Lake Park.
  • Try a Bowl of Ramen at Samurai Noodle Before Heading to the Airport.

Fly out of Seattle (SEA).

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