11 days in Greater Seattle 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.

Dedicate the 12th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel, and take a stroll through Pike Place Market.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Seattle online trip maker.

Charlotte to Seattle is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Charlotte in July, expect Seattle to be little chillier, temps between 79°F and 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

The star attraction of Mt.

Spend the 18th (Tue) wandering through the wild on Discover Nature. There's lots more to do: hike along Skyline Trail, stroll through Wonderland Trail, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier, and admire the verdant scenery at Paradise Valley.

To see photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Mount Rainier National Park trip itinerary builder site.

Explore your travel options from Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park with the Route module. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Seattle in July since evenings lows in Mount Rainier National Park dip to 53°F. You'll set off for home on the 22nd (Sat).