15 days in Greater Seattle Itinerary

Spend the 15th (Sun) wandering through the wild on Discover Nature. There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier, admire the sheer force of Christine Falls Viewpoint, take a peaceful walk through Grove of the Patriarchs, and hike along Tolmie Peak Trail.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Mount Rainier National Park trip planner.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Mount Rainier National Park is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Dusseldorf to Mount Rainier National Park is minus 9 hours. In September, daytime highs in Mount Rainier National Park are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can catch the bus to Olympia.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): view the masterpieces at Childhood's End Gallery, explore the engaging exhibits at Hands On Children's Museum, then look for all kinds of wild species at Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area, and finally go for a stroll along the water at Boston Harbor Marina. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, explore the activities along Tenino Quarry Pool, and then do a tasting at Mill Lane Winery.

To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Olympia trip itinerary planner.

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 20th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Seattle.

Dedicate the 26th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, make a trip to Space Needle, observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium, and wander the streets of Pike Place Market.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Seattle itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Olympia to Seattle takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Olympia in September since evenings lows in Seattle dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.