7 days in Washington State Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Washington State tour itinerary planner
Start: Buffalo
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Seattle
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Foot to Seattle Boeing Field, Fly to Friday Harbor
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
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Orcas Island
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Anacortes, Fidalgo Island
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Taxi to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, Train to Mount Rainier National Park
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Mount Rainier National Park
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End: Buffalo
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Seattle — 1 night
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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.Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): take a stroll through Pike Place Market, then take in the exciting artwork at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see majestic marine mammals with Puget Sound Express and then stroll around Kerry Park.
For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Seattle trip itinerary planning site.
Buffalo to Seattle is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Buffalo to Seattle is minus 3 hours. In July in Seattle, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Friday Harbor.
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island — 1 night
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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 9th (Sun), admire the majestic nature at Lime Kiln Point State Park, then examine the collection at The Whale Museum, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Friday Harbor trip itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Seattle to Friday Harbor by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and flight; or ride a ferry. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Seattle in July; daily highs in Friday Harbor reach 74°F and lows reach 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can catch the ferry to Orcas Island.
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Orcas Island — 1 night
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On the 10th (Mon), admire the majestic nature at Moran State Park and then see majestic marine mammals with Outer Island Expeditions.
To find ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Orcas Island trip itinerary app.
You can ride a ferry from Friday Harbor to Orcas Island in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in July, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can catch the ferry to Anacortes.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Orcas Island trip itinerary app.
You can ride a ferry from Friday Harbor to Orcas Island in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in July, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can catch the ferry to Anacortes.
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Anacortes, Fidalgo Island — 1 night
Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. On the 11th (Tue), take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, walk around Washington Park, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Deception Pass State Park.
To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Anacortes online attractions planner.
Getting from Orcas Island to Anacortes by ferry takes about 2 hours. In July in Anacortes, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can travel to Mount Rainier National Park.
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To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Anacortes online attractions planner.
Getting from Orcas Island to Anacortes by ferry takes about 2 hours. In July in Anacortes, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can travel to Mount Rainier National Park.
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Mount Rainier National Park — 2 nights
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The star attraction of Mt.On the 12th (Wed), admire the verdant scenery at Paradise Valley, hike along Skyline Trail, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier.
To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Mount Rainier National Park trip planner.
Traveling by combination of taxi and train from Anacortes to Mount Rainier National Park takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in July, and nighttime lows around 53°F. On the 13th (Thu), you'll 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.
