9 days in Seattle, Mystic & Hartford 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Discover Nature in Mount Rainier National Park (about 1h 5 min away). There's still lots to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and wander the streets of Pike Place Market.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Seattle. February in Seattle sees daily highs of 50°F and lows of 40°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can fly to Mystic.

A historical leading seaport, Mystic has maintained a strong respect for the past.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): browse the exhibits of Mystic Seaport Museum, meet the residents at Mystic Aquarium, then look for gifts at The Spice & Tea Exchange, and finally take in the views from Mystic River Bascule Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Mystic & Shoreline Visitor Information Center, try your luck at Foxwoods Resort Casino, then see the interesting displays at The Submarine Force Museum, and finally go for a walk through Mystic River Historical Society.

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Getting from Seattle to Mystic by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Seattle to Mystic due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Seattle in February, things will get slightly colder in Mystic: highs are around 39°F and lows about 23°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Hartford.

Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. Venture out of the city with trips to New Haven (Yale University, Yale University Art Gallery, &more). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at New Britain Museum of American Art, admire the natural beauty at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, steep yourself in history at The Mark Twain House & Museum, and engage your brain at Connecticut Science Center.

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You can drive from Mystic to Hartford in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 39°F, and evening lows to 22°F.