60 days in Washington State & Tampa Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at The Whale Museum and San Juan Historical Society and Museum. Museum-lovers will appreciate Summit Learning Center and Orcas Island Artworks. Get out of town with these interesting Friday Harbor side-trips: Orcas Island Pottery (in Eastsound), Orcas Island (Judd Cove Preserve & Turtleback Mountain) and Shark Reef Sanctuary (in Lopez Island). There's still lots to do: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, walk around Stuart Island State Park, step aboard Schooners North, and get in on the family fun at Zip San Juan.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Friday Harbor travel itinerary planner.

Seattle to Friday Harbor is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of shuttle and flight; or ride a ferry. November in Friday Harbor sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Seattle.

Get some historical perspective at Pioneer Square and Christ Our Hope Catholic Church. You'll explore and learn at Chihuly Garden and Glass and Frye Art Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Seattle: Discover Nature (in Mount Rainier National Park), Marina Beach Park (in Edmonds) and Renton (Jimi Hendrix Grave Site & Greenwood Memorial Park Funeral Home). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, enjoy the sea views from West Point Lighthouse, wander the streets of Pike Place Market, and see Seattle Art Museum.

For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Seattle day trip app.

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. In November in Seattle, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Port Townsend.

Museum-lovers will get to explore The Rothschild House and Port Gamble Museum. Get some cultural insight at The Starrett House Inn and New Dungeness Lighthouse. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Port Townsend: Admiralty Head Lighthouse (in Coupeville), St. Paul's Church (in Port Gamble) and Point No Point Lighthouse & Park (in Hansville).

For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Port Townsend day trip planning app.

You can drive from Seattle to Port Townsend in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and bus; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Port Townsend can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can drive to Ilwaco.

Get some historical perspective at North Head Lighthouse and Cape Disappointment Lighthouse. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Northwest Carriage Museum and Oysterville Church. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ilwaco: South Bend (Pacific County Historical Society and Museum & Robert Bush Park), Furford Cranberry Museum (in Grayland) and Westport (Westport Viewing Tower & Grays Harbor Lighthouse).

For maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Ilwaco journey planner.

Getting from Port Townsend to Ilwaco by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in November, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Vancouver.

Do some cultural sightseeing at George C. Marshall House and Fort Vancouver | National Historic Site. Visit Officers' Row and Henry J. Kaiser Shipyard Memorial for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vancouver: Chehalis (Claquato Church, Veterans Memorial Museum, &more), Naturescaping Wildlife Botanic Gardens (in Brush Prairie) and 7 Wonders Creation Museum (in Silverlake).

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Vancouver trip builder app.

Traveling by car from Ilwaco to Vancouver takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In December in Vancouver, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to Goldendale.

On the 11th (Sun), do a tasting at Cascade Cliffs Vineyard & Winery, then admire the masterpieces at Maryhill Museum of Art, then appreciate the history behind Stonehenge Memorial, and finally take an in-depth tour of Presby Museum.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Goldendale route maker tool.

You can drive from Vancouver to Goldendale in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. In December in Goldendale, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Richland.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Hanford Nuclear Reservation and REACH Museum. Visit Dayton Historic Depot and St. Patrick Church for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Richland: Barrel Springs Winery (in Prosser), Wineries Express (in Selah) and Yakama Nation Cultural Center (in Toppenish).

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Richland online attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Goldendale to Richland takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Goldendale in December, Richland is slightly colder at night with lows of -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can drive to Ellensburg.

Visit South Cle Elum Rail Yard National Historic District and Thorp Mill for their historical value. Roslyn Cemetery and Kittitas County Historical Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of Ellensburg with an excursion to Frenchman Coulee in Quincy--about 1h 10 min away.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Ellensburg sightseeing planning app.

Traveling by car from Richland to Ellensburg takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in December, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can drive to Oroville.

On the 21st (Wed), see the interesting displays at Old Oroville Depot Museum, contemplate the long history of Old Molson Museum Ghost Town, and then trek along Similkameen Trail.

For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Oroville visit planner.

You can drive from Ellensburg to Oroville in 4 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Ellensburg in December, expect nights in Oroville to be about the same, around -7°C, while days are little chillier, around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Spokane.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes and Barrister Winery. Visit St. Aloysius Church and Crosby House for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Liberty Lake Regional Park (in Liberty Lake), Perkins House (in Colfax) and Pend Oreille County Museum (in Newport).

To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Spokane online vacation planner.

You can drive from Oroville to Spokane in 3.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In December, daily temperatures in Spokane can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to drive to Clarkston.

On the 28th (Wed), get a new perspective on things with Snake Dancer Excursions, do a tasting at Basalt Cellars Winery, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Riverport Brewing Co.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Clarkston trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Traveling by car from Spokane to Clarkston takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Spokane, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Clarkston, ranging from highs of 4°C to lows of -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Tampa.

Sarasota National Cemetery and Philippe Park are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visit St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Pinellas County Heritage Village for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to The Cottage Art Gallery (in Nokomis), Venice (Clyde Butcher's Venice Gallery & Studio & Our Lady of Lourdes) and Homosassa (Pepper Creek Pottery & Old Homosassa Veteran's Memorial). Pack the 11th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Have a day of magic on the 1st (Sun) at Walt Disney World Resort. There's much more to do: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, explore the different monuments and memorials at Greenwood Cemetery, admire the masterpieces at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, and cool off at Discovery Cove.

For maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Tampa trip site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Clarkston to Tampa. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Clarkston to Tampa due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Clarkston in December, expect Tampa to be warmer, temps between 30°C and 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can fly back home.