7 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.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Alki Beach and Golden Gardens Park. Escape the urban bustle at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Mercer Slough Nature Park. The adventure continues: take a stroll through Pike Place Market, steep yourself in history at West Point Lighthouse, shop like a local with Pioneer Square, and take in the exciting artwork at Chihuly Garden and Glass.

For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Seattle tour planning site .

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Seattle. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in May, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Port Angeles.

Port Angeles is a city in and the county seat of Clallam County, Washington, United States. Take a break from the city and head to Hurricane Ridge and Second Beach Trail. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Port Angeles: Olympic National Park (Olympic National Park, Mount Storm King, & more). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin du Soleil.

To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Port Angeles trip planning site .

Fly from Seattle to Port Angeles in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Seattle in May; daily highs in Port Angeles reach 62°F and lows reach 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Ilwaco.

Ilwaco is a city in Pacific County, Washington, United States. On the 18th (Sat), kick back and relax at Long Beach, then visit a coastal fixture at North Head Lighthouse, then visit a coastal fixture at Cape Disappointment Lighthouse, and finally contemplate the long history of Clark's Dismal Nitch.

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Drive from Port Angeles to Ilwaco in 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in May, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can travel back home.