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  1. Visit Washington State

    Things to Do With Kids in Washington State. From digging for fossils to watching wildlife, Washington offers fun for the whole family. The official travel and tourism website for the State of Washington. Find visitor guides, travel inspiration, and planning tools for your next vacation.

  2. 25 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Washington State

    Popular destinations within the San Juan Islands include Friday Harbor, Eastsound, and Moran State Park, where visitors will find one of the best campgrounds in Washington. Favorite things to do on the San Juan Islands include sea kayaking, whale watching, and dining on local fare. 4. Mount Rainier National Park.

  3. 10 best places to visit in Washington State

    8. Stehekin. Best for peace and quiet. One of the few settlements in the US outside Alaska that's disconnected from the main road network, Stehekin is located on the cusp of the North Cascade Mountains at the head of 50-mile-long Lake Chelan and is only accessible by boat or floatplane.

  4. Things To Do in Washington

    Explore epic national and state parks, wander our miles of shoreline, sip your way through Wine Country, immerse yourself in arts and culture at world-class museums, browse locally owned shops, and enjoy fun for the whole family. Your perfect adventure awaits in the State of Washington. Find inspiration below and start planning your trip today.

  5. Washington State Visitors Guide: The Washington Travel Guide

    Get the Official Washington State Visitors' Guide — our handy resource that you can order or view online. Don't miss out on this essential, one-stop source for Washington State travelers. With stunning photography, detailed maps, and insider information on must-see attractions, the guide highlights each of the state's diverse travel ...

  6. Washington State

    The state's first American Viticultural Area (or AVA) was established in Yakima Valley in 1983. Today, the combined Yakima Valley, Tri-Cities and Walla Walla Valley regions keep the tradition alive with over 240 wineries in 20 designated AVAs. Visit Washington's vineyards and wineries to meet the artisans crafting award-winning blends and ...

  7. Official Washington State Visitors' Guide

    Washington State Visitors' Guide is the essential, one-stop source for Washington State travelers. With stunning photography, detailed maps, and insider information on the state's must-see attractions, the guide highlights the unique and appealing aspects of each of the state's diverse travel regions. Convenient, complete, and compelling ...

  8. THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Washington

    Top Attractions in Washington. See all. These rankings are informed by traveller reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 2023. 1. Chihuly Garden and Glass. 25,013. Art Galleries. Admission tickets from £30.

  9. Experience Wa

    Explore Washington State. Find things to do, places to stay, places to eat and more - discover Washington tourism.

  10. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Washington

    2. Pike Place Market. 21,941. Farmers Markets. The Pike Place Market has been a defining Seattle icon for more than a century. Considered by many "the soul of Seattle," the Market spans nine historic acres in the center of downtown where everyday locals and tourists alike shop, visit, eat and discover.

  11. THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Washington (UPDATED 2024)

    2. Pike Place Market. 21,941. Farmers Markets. The Pike Place Market has been a defining Seattle icon for more than a century. Considered by many "the soul of Seattle," the Market spans nine historic acres in the center of downtown where everyday locals and tourists alike shop, visit, eat and discover.

  12. Top 12 Washington State Attractions

    Here is a list of the 12 best attractions to enjoy in Washington. 01 of 12. Explore Olympic National Park. TripSavvy / Alisha McDarris. View Map Address 3002 Mt Angeles Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362, USA. Get directions. Phone +1 360-565-3130 Web Visit website.

  13. Washington travel

    North America. Washington state is the heart of the Pacific Northwest. With that title comes everything you'd hope for, from the lush, green Olympic Peninsula to the wild white peaks of the Cascade Mountains and the relaxed, kayaker-friendly San Juan Islands. Head east and you'll see another side of the state: aridly beautiful, with upscale ...

  14. 36 Best Places to Visit in Washington State (By a Native)

    Lake Chelan. Lake Chelan is a beautiful place to visit in central Washington State. The glacier-fed lake is in the Cascade Mountains of central Washington. It's an ideal location to unwind and enjoy the area's natural beauty. At 33,000 acres, Chelan is the largest natural lake in Washington.

  15. Visitors

    Discover Washington Destinations. Our state's unique natural beauty spans from rainforests, wild coastlines, and rugged mountains in the west to rolling hills, high deserts, and dry grasslands in the east. Learn what Washington's regions have to offer and plan things to see and do all across the state. Trails and lakes. The coast and ...

  16. Places to Visit in Washington State: Vacation Spots

    Washington State Regions & Cities. With mountains and rain forest, wine country, and urban landscapes, we've got something to fit every interest and taste. Islands Whidbey & Camano Islands San Juan Islands Salish Sea Mount Vernon Bellingham Blaine Sumas North Cascades National Park Peninsulas Bremerton Port Angeles Forks OLYMPIC National Park ...

  17. 40 Best Things to Do in Washington State

    There are so many amazing campsites in Washington. Camping is a great way to travel on a budget and get closer to nature. October 31, 2021 at 8:26 pm . Reply. [email protected] says: Great things to do in washington. June 24, 2021 at 2:21 pm . Reply. [email protected] says:

  18. Washington Travel Guide: Plan Your Perfect Trip

    25 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Washington State. 25 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Seattle, WA. 12 Top-Rated Things to Do in Olympic National Park. Washington Travel Guide: Plan Your Perfect Trip. Written by Brad Lane Updated Sep 24, 2021. The state of Washington defines the Pacific Northwest. And its wild and wondrous landscapes invite ...

  19. Visit Seattle Washington

    Welcome to the official source for information on visiting Seattle, Washington. Lodging, entertainment, food/drink, sports, attractions & more.

  20. Official Tourism Site of Washington DC

    Discover the unique charm of Washington, DC, a place where history, culture and creativity meet. Explore free museums, eclectic neighborhoods, award-winning restaurants and more. Find out how to plan your trip with our FAQs and tips. Visit Washington, DC, the world's greatest place in 2023.

  21. Travel alert: Washington ferry prices have gone up

    Travel alert: Washington ferry prices have gone up amid wave of riders May 2, 2024, 1:10 PM | Updated: 2:30 pm A Washington State ferry pulls up to the dock on March 29, 2020 in Edmonds, Washington.

  22. Adaptive adventures are making national parks more inclusive

    At Great Smoky Mountains National Park, adaptive mountain bikes and kayaks aid visitors with disabilities. By Andrea Sachs. May 1, 2024 at 11:58 a.m. EDT. Participants attend a hike in Great Smoky ...

  23. Huskies Travel To Utah For Final Regular Season Pac-12 Matchup

    Live Stats. SEATTLE - No. 9 Washington softball concludes the regular season in Salt Lake City for a three-game series at Utah beginning on Friday night. The Huskies enter the series with an overall record of 31-10 and 13-8 in Pac-12 play. UW is currently third in the conference standings ahead of the Pac-12 Tournament next weekend.

  24. Plan Your Trip to Washington State Here

    Plan Your Trip to Washington State. Covering 71,300 square miles, the State of Washington boasts diverse landscapes, scenic byways, varied climates, and a rich history. A truly year-round destination, visitors will find something for every interest. Need help planning your trip? We're here to help. Check out our free travel guides and find ...

  25. Blinken to travel to Israel, other key Middle Eastern countries amid

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at the State Department in Washington on April 22, 2024. ... Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia this week to ...

  26. University Libraries awards NEXT travel grants

    Washington University Libraries has awarded eight members of the campus community a Newman Exploration Travel Fund Award. The NEXT Award program supports WashU students, faculty and staff who wish to explore the globe while pursuing both personal and professional goals. Winners include Stan Braude, a professor of practice in biology in Arts ...

  27. Host Hotels buys 1 Hotel, Embassy Suites in downtown Nashville

    The Bethesda real estate investment trust announced Wednesday that it is buying two connected hotels, 1 Hotel Nashville and the Embassy Suites by Hildton, in the city's downtown core for $530 ...

  28. About Washington Tourism

    SWT is a membership-based nonprofit that was established after the closure of the Washington State Tourism Office in 2011 (formerly the Washington Tourism Alliance). Contact . For travelers looking for tourism information, please call 1-800-544-1800. Our Work.