31 days in Washington State Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Washington State trip planner
Start: Seattle
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Olympic National Park
— 2 nights
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Spokane
— 3 nights
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Mount Rainier National Park
— 2 nights
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Goldendale
— 3 nights
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Leavenworth
— 2 nights
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Olga, Orcas Island
— 2 nights
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
— 6 nights
Ferry
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Anacortes, Fidalgo Island
— 2 nights
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Bellingham
— 2 nights
Drive
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Seattle
— 6 nights
End: Seattle
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Olympic National Park — 2 nights
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You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Hurricane Ridge and Sol Duc Falls. Change things up with a short trip to Rain Forest Nature Trail in Quinault (about 1h 5 min away). There's more to do: take a peaceful walk through Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center and tour the pleasant surroundings at Ruby Beach.
To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Olympic National Park route site.
Seattle to Olympic National Park is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Seattle in August, things will get slightly colder in Olympic National Park: highs are around 72°F and lows about 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can fly to Spokane.
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To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Olympic National Park route site.
Seattle to Olympic National Park is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Seattle in August, things will get slightly colder in Olympic National Park: highs are around 72°F and lows about 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can fly to Spokane.
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Spokane — 3 nights
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You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Manito Park and Riverfront Park. Go for a jaunt from Spokane to Spokane Valley to see Spokane Valley Heritage Museum about 32 minutes away.
To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Spokane day trip tool.
Traveling by flight from Olympic National Park to Spokane takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Olympic National Park in August, things will get a bit warmer in Spokane: highs are around 86°F and lows about 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can fly to Mount Rainier National Park.
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To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Spokane day trip tool.
Traveling by flight from Olympic National Park to Spokane takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Olympic National Park in August, things will get a bit warmer in Spokane: highs are around 86°F and lows about 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can fly to Mount Rainier National Park.
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Mount Rainier National Park — 2 nights
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On the 7th (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Snow Lake Trail and then delve into the lush surroundings at Grove of the Patriarchs. On the next day, hike along Skyline Trail and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier.
To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Mount Rainier National Park route planning tool.
You can fly from Spokane to Mount Rainier National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Spokane in August: high temperatures in Mount Rainier National Park hover around 80°F and lows are around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to travel to Goldendale.
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To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Mount Rainier National Park route planning tool.
You can fly from Spokane to Mount Rainier National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Spokane in August: high temperatures in Mount Rainier National Park hover around 80°F and lows are around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to travel to Goldendale.
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Goldendale — 3 nights
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Stonehenge Memorial and Maryhill Museum of Art will appeal to history buffs. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Maryhill Winery and Brooks Memorial State Park.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Goldendale tour planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Goldendale. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in August; daily highs in Goldendale reach 91°F and lows reach 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Leavenworth.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Goldendale tour planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Goldendale. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in August; daily highs in Goldendale reach 91°F and lows reach 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Leavenworth.
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Leavenworth — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): stop by Prey's Fruit Barn, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, then stroll through Front Street Park, and finally learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Leavenworth Reindeer Farm. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Fri): let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour and then stroll around Waterfront Park.
For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Leavenworth trip planner.
Traveling by car from Goldendale to Leavenworth takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, Leavenworth is slightly colder than Goldendale - with highs of 86°F and lows of 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can drive to Olga.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Leavenworth trip planner.
Traveling by car from Goldendale to Leavenworth takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, Leavenworth is slightly colder than Goldendale - with highs of 86°F and lows of 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can drive to Olga.
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Olga, Orcas Island — 2 nights
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On the 14th (Sat), immerse yourself in nature at Moran State Park and then view the masterpieces at Crow Valley Pottery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Orcas Island Pottery and then get up close to creatures of the deep with Outer Island Expeditions.
For reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Olga travel website.
You can drive from Leavenworth to Olga in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Leavenworth in August, you will find days in Olga are slightly colder (71°F), and nights are about the same (56°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Friday Harbor.
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For reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Olga travel website.
You can drive from Leavenworth to Olga in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Leavenworth in August, you will find days in Olga are slightly colder (71°F), and nights are about the same (56°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Friday Harbor.
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island — 6 nights
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Shop till you drop at San Juan Island Farmers Market and WaterWorks Gallery. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Pelindaba Lavender Farm and English Camp. Next up on the itinerary: see majestic marine mammals with San Juan Safaris, wander the wide-open spaces of Horseshu Guest Ranch, learn about winemaking at San Juan Vineyards, and get in on the family fun at Zip San Juan.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Friday Harbor trip planner.
You can travel from Olga to Friday Harbor in 1.5 hours. Another option is to travel. Traveling from Olga in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Friday Harbor, with lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to ride a ferry to Anacortes.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Friday Harbor trip planner.
You can travel from Olga to Friday Harbor in 1.5 hours. Another option is to travel. Traveling from Olga in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Friday Harbor, with lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to ride a ferry to Anacortes.
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Anacortes, Fidalgo Island — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then walk around Washington Park. On the 23rd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the majestic nature at Fort Casey State Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Lavender Wind Farm, and then explore the activities along Deception Pass State Park.
To see ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Anacortes trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by ferry from Friday Harbor to Anacortes takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In August, daily temperatures in Anacortes can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Bellingham.
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To see ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Anacortes trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by ferry from Friday Harbor to Anacortes takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In August, daily temperatures in Anacortes can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Bellingham.
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Bellingham — 2 nights
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City of Subdued Excitement
On the 24th (Tue), trek along Whatcom Falls Park, then browse the different shops at Bellis Fair, and then view the masterpieces at Jansen Art Center. On the 25th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: wander the streets of Fairhaven Historic District and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
For more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Bellingham trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Anacortes to Bellingham takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. August in Bellingham sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 56°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can drive to Seattle.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Bellingham trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Anacortes to Bellingham takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. August in Bellingham sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 56°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can drive to Seattle.
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Seattle — 6 nights
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Emerald City
Get some cultural insight at Chateau Ste. Michelle Vineyards and Museum of Glass. Head to Farmers Market and Starbucks Reserve Roastery Seattlefor some retail therapy. Explore Seattle's surroundings by going to Hands On Children's Museum (in Olympia), Snoqualmie Falls (in Snoqualmie) and Tacoma (LeMay - America's Car Museum & Chihuly Bridge of Glass). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, take in panoramic vistas at Smith Tower Visitor Experience, admire the landmark architecture of Seattle Public Library, and get in on the family fun at Seattle Great Wheel.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Seattle holiday planner.
Drive from Bellingham to Seattle in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Seattle are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can travel back home.
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To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Seattle holiday planner.
Drive from Bellingham to Seattle in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Seattle are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can travel 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.
