9 days in Greater Seattle Itinerary

Olympia is the capital of the U.S. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): walk around Heritage Park and then pause for some photo ops at Washington State Capitol. On your second day here, look for all kinds of wild species at Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area, identify plant and animal life at Nisqually Reach Nature Center, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Tumwater Falls Park.

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Cincinnati to Olympia is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Cincinnati to Olympia. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Cincinnati in June, with highs in Olympia at 74°F and lows at 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to take a bus to Mount Rainier National Park.

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On the 25th (Tue), take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier, trek along Trail of the Shadows, and then stroll through Skyline Trail.

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You can take a bus from Olympia to Mount Rainier National Park in 2 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Mount Rainier National Park can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel to Maple Valley.

Maple Valley is a city in King County, Washington, United States. On the 26th (Wed), take in nature's colorful creations at Soos Creek Botanical Garden and then look for all kinds of wild species at Lake Wilderness Arboretum.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Mount Rainier National Park to Maple Valley. In June in Maple Valley, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to Seattle.

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.

We've included these beaches for you: Alki Beach and Space Needle. Get some cultural insight at Pike Place Market and West Point Lighthouse. Venture out of the city with trips to Seahurst Beach Park (in Burien) and Bloedel Reserve (in Bainbridge Island). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, make a trip to Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel, and take a stroll through Pioneer Square.

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Drive from Maple Valley to Seattle in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in June, and nighttime lows around 57°F. On the 30th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.