![]() ![]() If you do choose to stay over in Mount Rainier National Park, you’ll find that options within the park book far into the future. Where to Stay at Mount Rainier National Park Not all of the park is open year-round, but whenever you’re visiting, you’ll still be able to enjoy at least some of this less-visited park. ![]() You’ll find some of the most epic hiking and out-of-this-world views in Washington here. Awesome side-trip!Īnother idea if you’re exploring this part of Washington is to take a trip into North Cascades National Park. You can see more beautiful clear water, spot orca whales and dine like a king. Tip : if you want to experience the San Juan Islands with a shorter trip, book a seaplane flight out of Seattle up to Orcas Island or San Juan Island. Kayaking in the San Juan Islands is amazing! The San Juans may not be a part of this particular Washington /Oregon road trip for you, but they’re worthy of your time at some point in life. Anacortes is also where you’ll start a trip through the San Juan Islands, which are their own vacation that’ll take you more than a week of trolling and island hopping. Both areas are charming and thrive off the sea that surrounds them. North of Seattle you’ll find Anacortes and Whidbey Island. Feel free to wander off course a bit, as that’s how you’ll get to visit places like Salt Creek with its sea stacks and Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point of Washington. You’ll have tons of opportunities for experiencing Pacific Northwest nature on the OP and may even decide that you need to move here (we loved living here!). The Olympic Peninsula, where Port Townsend is, is home to Olympic National Park and the Dungeness Spit. Port Townsend is our favorite for its Victorian design and incredible Fort Worden State Park (including a lighthouse). Each of these towns is picturesque with its own unique vibe, all with great food. Tip: we actually have an itinerary specifically for touring the Puget Sound area if you want to experience the whole region.Ĭontinuing off Bainbridge and you can easily head to Poulsbo (little Norway basically) and onto Port Gamble, Port Ludlow and Port Townsend. Bainbridge Island is a ferry ride away and is full of good food, beautiful views, breweries and the Bloede l Reserve (the Downton Abby of the Puget Sound). It it an awesome deal for the big attractions of Seattle, including the Space Needle, EMP/MoPOP, the Seattle Aquarium and more.īeyond Seattle there are several adorable towns and destinations that will give you the true taste of Pacific Northwest life, and they’re integral to a Washington / Oregon road trip. Tip : if you’ll be spending more than two days in Seattle, be sure to get the CityPASS. Volunteer Park is home to a beautiful conservatory, the Seattle Asia Art Museum, countless festivals throughout the year, and an antique water tower that you can climb for a 360 degree view of the city and water. Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill is also another fun activity to add to a day in Seattle. ![]() Pike Place Market is the prime attraction in Seattle and why wouldn’t it be? Fish being thrown through the crowds, the diner where Tom Hanks and Rob Reiner ate clams in Sleepless in Seattle, and the original Starbucks store? It’s a must stop. Take some time touring the Emerald City and getting out on Puget Sound. SeaTac International Airport (SEA) is a great hub to start at and you can get a direct flight here from almost anywhere in the USA or Canada, and now there are more international flights to Seattle than ever before. We always recommend people to begin their West Coast road trip in Seattle, especially if your focus is going to be a Washington / Oregon road trip vs the whole PCH. If you can spend more time on your West Coast road trip, do it, but know that whatever you can conquer will be awesome! Washington / Oregon Road Trip Part 1: Seattle and the Puget Sound Note : we recommend a dedicated two weeks to be able to experience the full West Coast from tip to tip, and in light of that have broken the entire trip into two sections: Washington/Oregon and then California. Some of our best memories come from this Washington / Oregon road trip plan maybe you can find some great stories of your own! It was actually our first road trip as a couple (just Chris and I) as well as our first road trip with kids back when Oliver, our oldest, wasn’t even a year old. A West Coast road trip is great for families or couples, or even a really awesome solo journey. ![]()
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