20 days in Washington State Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Washington State holiday planner
Start: London
Fly to Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Drive to Mount Rainier National Park
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Mount Rainier National Park
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Olympic National Park
— 5 nights
Drive
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Port Townsend
— 2 nights
Drive to Everett, Fly to Friday Harbor
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
— 2 nights
Fly to Seattle Boeing Field, Foot to Seattle
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Seattle
— 7 nights
Fly
End: London
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Mount Rainier National Park — 3 nights
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The star attraction of Mt.Spend the 29th (Tue) wandering through the wild on Discover Nature. There's lots more to do: trek along Skyline Trail, take in the dramatic scenery at Comet Falls, stroll through Box Canyon Loop, and appreciate the views at Paradise Valley.
To find maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Mount Rainier National Park online trip itinerary maker.
London, UK to Mount Rainier National Park is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from London to Mount Rainier National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from London in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in Mount Rainier National Park, with highs around 31°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.
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Olympic National Park — 5 nights
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In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.Step out of Olympic National Park to go to Quinault and see Merriman Falls, which is approximately 58 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: delve into the lush surroundings at Olympic National Park, trek along Hoh River Trail, kick back and relax at Ruby Beach, and admire all the interesting features of Olympic Peninsula Loop Drive.
To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Olympic National Park road trip planning app.
Explore your travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Olympic National Park with the Route module. While traveling from Mount Rainier National Park, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Olympic National Park, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can travel to Port Townsend.
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Port Townsend — 2 nights
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Port Townsend is a city in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. On the 6th (Wed), stroll around Dungeness Landing County Park, take in nature's colorful creations at B&B Family Farm, and then take in nature's colorful creations at The Lavender Connection. Here are some ideas for day two: immerse yourself in nature at Fort Worden State Park, then see majestic marine mammals with Puget Sound Express, and then walk around Chetzemoka Park.
For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Port Townsend holiday planning site.
Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Port Townsend with the Route module. September in Port Townsend sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Friday Harbor.
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For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Port Townsend holiday planning site.
Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Port Townsend with the Route module. September in Port Townsend sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Friday Harbor.
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island — 2 nights
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.On the 8th (Fri), wander the wide-open spaces of Horseshu Guest Ranch, see the interesting displays at The Whale Museum, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. On your second day here, walk around Reuben Tarte Memorial Park, experience rural life at Westcott Bay Shellfish Co., then experience rural life at The Farm at Krystal Acres, and finally get in on the family fun at Zip San Juan.
To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Friday Harbor road trip app.
Traveling by combination of car and flight from Port Townsend to Friday Harbor takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can travel to Seattle.
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Seattle — 7 nights
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Emerald City
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.Dedicate the 10th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, take a stroll through Pike Place Market, take in the waterfront at Seattle Waterfront, and walk around Olympic Sculpture Park.
For maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Seattle day trip planning website.
Traveling by flight from Friday Harbor to Seattle takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or ride a ferry. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Seattle when traveling from Friday Harbor in September, with lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Washington State travel guide
The Evergreen State
A state with two distinct faces, Washington features a landscape split apart by the Cascade Mountains, separating the damp forested areas to the west from the irrigated farmland to the east. Named after the country's first president, Washington is the second most populous state in the western United States. Nearly 60 percent of its population lives in the Seattle metropolitan area, one of the state's most popular holiday destinations. A land of over 1,000 dams, Washington is a leading producer of products as diverse as wine, lumber, apples, hops, pears, and potatoes. A big contributor to the nation's manufacturing industries, the state also boasts a cosmopolitan culture with plenty of sightseeing opportunities and a selection of small cafes, bars, and restaurants.
