15 days in Greater Seattle & Montana Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Snoqualmie Falls and Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Step out of the city life by going to Puget Sound Express and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Seattle: Tacoma (Union Station, Chihuly Bridge of Glass, &more). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Alki Beach, admire the striking features of Seattle Public Library, get in on the family fun at Seattle Great Wheel, and walk around Kerry Park.

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Paris, France to Seattle is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to Seattle is minus 9 hours. August in Seattle sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can catch the train to Mount Rainier National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): trek along Skyline Trail, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier, then delve into the lush surroundings at Grove of the Patriarchs, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Nisqually River.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park. Traveling from Seattle in August, plan for little chillier nights in Mount Rainier National Park, with lows around 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Glacier National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): trek along Trail of the Cedars, explore the activities along Lake McDonald, contemplate the waterfront views at Avalanche Lake, then trek along Iceberg Lake Trail, and finally take some stellar pictures from Jackson Glacier Overlook. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at Grinnell Glacier, admire the verdant scenery at Logan Pass, and then contemplate the waterfront views at St. Mary Lake.

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You can fly from Mount Rainier National Park to Glacier National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park to Glacier National Park is 1 hour. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in August since evenings lows in Glacier National Park dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Great Falls.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Ursuline Centre, then look for all kinds of wild species at Giant Springs State Park, then get to know the fascinating history of Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, and finally explore the world behind art at C.M. Russell Museum. Keep things going the next day: try to win big at Montana ExpoPark, then contemplate the long history of Fort Benton Museums & Heritage Complex, then play a few rounds at Valley View Garden Golf, and finally admire the sheer force of Ryan Dam - Great Falls of the Missouri.

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Getting from Glacier National Park to Great Falls by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus. August in Great Falls sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Helena.

On the 15th (Tue), walk around Black Sandy State Park, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Gates of the Mountains, then explore the engaging exhibits at ExplorationWorks, then ponder the world of politics at Montana State Capitol, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Cathedral of St. Helena.

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Traveling by car from Great Falls to Helena takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car to West Yellowstone.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): explore the activities along Wade Lake, then contemplate the waterfront views at Earthquake Lake, then look for gifts at Send it Home, and finally cast your line with a fishing tour. Keep things going the next day: take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then contemplate the waterfront views at Yellowstone River, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Traveling by car from Helena to West Yellowstone takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Helena in August, things will get a bit cooler in West Yellowstone: highs are around 28°C and lows about 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Bozeman.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Horseback Riding Tours and Downtown Bozeman. Escape the urban bustle at River Rafting & Tubing and Yellowstone Guidelines. Explore Bozeman's surroundings by going to Bear Paw Outfitters (in Livingston), Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park (in Three Forks) and Big Sky (Big Sky Resort & Ousel Falls Trail).

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You can drive from West Yellowstone to Bozeman in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of shuttle and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from West Yellowstone in August, with highs in Bozeman at 34°C and lows at 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.