10 days in Seattle, Snoqualmie & Lakewood Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

You've added Bill Speidel's Underground Tour, Street Savvy FREE Walking Tours Seattle, Seattle Bicycle Tours, and other attractions to your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Seattle: Olympic National Park (Hood Canal & Mount Ellinor). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Space Needle, take a stroll through Pike Place Market, view the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and pause for some photo ops at Fremont Troll.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Seattle trip planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Boeing Field King County International Airport, McChord Air Force Base and Jefferson County International Airport. In August, daily temperatures in Seattle can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Snoqualmie.

Snoqualmie is a city next to Snoqualmie Falls in King County, Washington. Snoqualmie Falls has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): examine the collection at Northwest Railway Museum, stroll around Railroad Community Park, then try your luck at Snoqualmie Casino, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Snoqualmie Falls. On the 23rd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll around Snoqualmie Point Park, then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then relax in the rural setting at Remlinger Farms.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Snoqualmie road trip planning tool.

Drive from Seattle to Snoqualmie in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Lakewood.

Lakewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Discover Nature has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): appreciate the history behind Washington State Capitol and then look for all kinds of wild species at Discover Nature.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Lakewood road trip website.

Drive from Snoqualmie to Lakewood in an hour. Traveling from Snoqualmie in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Lakewood, with lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.