14 days in Greater Seattle Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mount Rainier and Grove of the Patriarchs. There's still lots to do: trek along Skyline Trail, stroll through Paradise Loop, appreciate the views at Paradise Valley, and take in the dramatic scenery at Narada Falls.

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Lyon, France to Mount Rainier National Park is an approximately 20.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Lyon to Mount Rainier National Park, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lyon in September, plan for little chillier nights in Mount Rainier National Park, with lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to catch the bus to Olympia.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): explore the engaging exhibits at Hands On Children's Museum, browse the eclectic array of goods at Farmers Market, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Tenino Quarry Pool. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Washington State Capitol, look for all kinds of wild species at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area.

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Explore your travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Olympia with the Route module. In September, daily temperatures in Olympia can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Seattle.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Sky View Observatory and Puget Sound Express. Get out of town with these interesting Seattle side-trips: Tacoma (LeMay - America's Car Museum, Museum of Glass, &more) and Snoqualmie (Snoqualmie Point Park & Snoqualmie Falls). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, explore the activities along Green Lake Park, make a trip to Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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You can drive from Olympia to Seattle in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Olympia in September, Seattle is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.