15 days in Washington State 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Snoqualmie Falls and Sky View Observatory. Visiting Puget Sound Express and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks will get you outdoors. Take a break from Seattle with a short trip to Bainbridge Arts & Crafts in Bainbridge Island, about 1 hour away. There's lots more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, take a stroll through Pike Place Market, admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and stroll around Kerry Park.

To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Seattle vacation planner.

Cardiff, UK to Seattle is an approximately 15-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -8 hour difference. While traveling from Cardiff, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Seattle, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): experience rural life at Pelindaba Lavender Farm, then identify plant and animal life at Lime Kiln Point State Park, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

To see maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Friday Harbor trip builder website.

Traveling by flight from Seattle to Friday Harbor takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or ride a ferry. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Seattle in June; daily highs in Friday Harbor reach 24°C and lows reach 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Orcas Island.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): view the masterpieces at Crow Valley Pottery, then see majestic marine mammals with Outer Island Expeditions, and then admire the majestic nature at Moran State Park.

For other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Orcas Island day trip planning app.

You can ride a ferry from Friday Harbor to Orcas Island in 1.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Orcas Island are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can ride a ferry to Anacortes.

Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. On the 8th (Thu), stroll around Causland Memorial Park, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then walk around Washington Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Erie Park, immerse yourself in nature at Fort Casey State Park, and then admire the majestic nature at Deception Pass State Park.

To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Anacortes trip planner.

Getting from Orcas Island to Anacortes by ferry takes about 2 hours. In June, daytime highs in Anacortes are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Port Townsend.

Port Townsend is a city in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Fort Worden State Park, then head outdoors with Puget Sound Express, then take in the exciting artwork at Port Townsend Gallery, and finally admire the majestic nature at Fort Flagler State Park.

Plan my day in Port Townsend using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

Traveling by car from Anacortes to Port Townsend takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In June in Port Townsend, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

Step off the beaten path and head to Hurricane Ridge and Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center. Get in touch with nature at Ruby Beach and Olympic National Park. Step out of Olympic National Park with an excursion to Quinault Big Spruce Tree in Quinault--about 1h 5 min away. There's lots more to do: stroll through Second Beach Trail, explore the activities along Lake Crescent, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Olympus, and kick back and relax at Rialto Beach.

For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Olympic National Park travel itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Port Townsend to Olympic National Park. In June in Olympic National Park, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

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Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier, delve into the lush surroundings at Grove of the Patriarchs, and then explore the activities along Nisqually River.

For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Mount Rainier National Park trip itinerary builder.

Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Mount Rainier National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Olympic National Park in June, you will find days in Mount Rainier National Park are a bit warmer (26°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Spokane.

Spokane is a city located in the state of Washington in the northwestern United States. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Aloysius Church, then admire the natural beauty at Manito Park, then stroll around Riverfront Park, and finally admire the sheer force of Spokane Falls.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Spokane travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Mount Rainier National Park to Spokane takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Spokane can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.