14 days in Washington State Itinerary

Vancouver is a city on the north bank of the Columbia River in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): pick up some local products at Esther Short Park.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Vancouver holiday planning tool .

Gillette to Vancouver is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Gillette to Vancouver, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Vancouver are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to drive to Anacortes.

Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Rosario Beach and then admire the majestic nature at Deception Pass State Park.

For other places to visit and more tourist information, read Anacortes trip planner .

Traveling by car from Vancouver to Anacortes takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train, bus, and shuttle. In August, Anacortes is slightly colder than Vancouver - with highs of 75°F and lows of 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can catch the ferry to Friday Harbor.

The tiny town of Friday Harbor is the largest village on the San Juan Islands, and it fits within just 2.6 km (1 sq mi) of space.

Take a break from the city and head to San Juan Co Park and Lime Kiln Point State Park. Step off the beaten path and head to Pelindaba Lavender Farm and Dolphin & Whale Watching. There's lots more to do: get outside with Springtide Paddlesports, take in the history at American Camp, and see the interesting displays at The Whale Museum.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Friday Harbor tour planner .

Traveling by ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor takes 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Friday Harbor can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Seattle.

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.

On the 9th (Thu), take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then stroll through Kerry Park, then contemplate the waterfront views at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and finally wander the streets of Pike Place Market.

To find photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Seattle road trip planner.

You can fly from Friday Harbor to Seattle in an hour. Other options are to ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and flight. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Friday Harbor in August, with highs in Seattle at 80°F and lows at 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Port Angeles.

Port Angeles is a city in and the county seat of Clallam County, Washington, United States. Get in touch with nature at Hurricane Ridge and Sol Duc Falls. Discover out-of-the-way places like Crescent Lake and Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. When in Port Angeles, make a side trip to see Olympic National Park in Olympic National Park, approximately 1h 10 min away. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Second Beach Trail, take in the waterfront at Port Angeles City Pier, look for gifts at Washington Lavender, and experience rural life at B&B Family Farm.

To see ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Port Angeles itinerary planner.

Fly from Seattle to Port Angeles in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Seattle in August, with highs in Port Angeles at 72°F and lows at 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel to Forks.

Forks is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. On the 13th (Mon), kick back and relax at First Beach and then kick back and relax at La Push Beach. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Native to Twilight, examine the collection at John's Beachcombing Museum, then explore the activities along Quillayute River, and finally kick back and relax at Third Beach.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Forks trip app .

Drive from Port Angeles to Forks in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in August, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

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On the 15th (Wed), take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier and then admire the sheer force of Narada Falls.

For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Mount Rainier National Park journey builder tool .

Explore your travel options from Forks to Mount Rainier National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Forks in August, you will find days in Mount Rainier National Park are somewhat warmer (80°F), and nights are about the same (54°F). On the 16th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.