Washington State Vacations

Overview

Nicknamed “The Evergreen State”, Washington is swathed in verdant forests where you can lose yourself in deep contemplation on its stunning hiking trails. Looking up, the glacier-capped mountains of Olympic National Park provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities in its diverse ecosystems, including lush rainforests and rugged Pacific coastline. Up your adrenaline, as you climb Mount Rainier, America’s largest active volcano peak and glacier cave system, whose fresh waters are an important source for Puget Sound.

In between these two wild lands lies Seattle, a city just as vibrant on its rainy days as on its sunny ones. Get swept up in the urban bustle of Pike Place Market, where fishermen display their fresh catches adjacent to bakeries with sweet treats, indie art sellers, and people totting plenty of little curiosities. Nearby, you can visit the first-ever Starbucks, a rite of passage before exploring Seattle’s indie coffee scene.

Whale watching, outdoor sports, and biking trails await you along Puget Sound, a beautiful mix of city, sea, and sky. Moving inland, keep an eye out for wild horses and learn about Washington's indigenous cultures and art in cities like Spokane, Shelton, and Toppenish.