15 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.

Bring the kids along to Space Needle and The Museum of Flight. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Seattle: Tacoma (Museum of Glass, 5 Mile Drive & Trails, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Alki Beach.

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Manchester, UK to Seattle is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Manchester to Seattle due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Manchester in August: high temperatures in Seattle hover around 31°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

The star attraction of Mt.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Skyline Trail and Comet Falls. Spend the 14th (Mon) wandering through the wild on Discover Nature. There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier, trek along Box Canyon Loop, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mt. Fremont Lookout Trail, and appreciate the views at Paradise Valley.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Mount Rainier National Park trip itinerary app.

The Route module can help you plan travel 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.