Seattle Day Trips

Day Trips

Washington State is diverse in both its topography and its people (you’ll find everything from the Olympic Peninsula’s Hoh Rain Forest to the glacial Mount Rainier). Canada is close too: for a quick trip across the border, take the Victoria Clipper from Seattle’s Pier 60 to Victoria, British Columbia on Vancouver Island.

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Langley – Whidbey Island
This seaside community is a haven for artists, entrepreneurs, and folks seeking an island getaway. Come for scenic vistas over Saratoga Passage, shopping, eating, and relaxing.
25 miles north of Seattle, via Washington State Ferries from Mukilteo; Langley, WA; www.whidbeycamanoislands.com
Tags: beach | family | view
Mount Saint Helens
When the mountain blew in 1980 she left behind a legacy that became the Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument. The Silver Lake Visitor Center has interactive exhibits, including a walk-through volcano.
115 miles south of SeattleWA; www.mountsthelens.com
Tags: museum | history | mountains
Olympic National Park
This gem of a park includes ocean beaches, rainforest valleys, glacier-capped peaks, and a variety of plants and animals. It’s all about the wilderness here.
85 miles northwest of Seattle, via Washington State Ferries from EdmondsWA; www.olympicpeninsula.org
Tags: family | outdoors | history | mountains
The San Juan Islands smart splurge
Spend time at Friday Harbor on San Juan Island for whale-watching, kayaking, and great restaurants. Fly from Lake Union for an aerial view of the Puget Sound’s most famous archipelago.
One hour from Seattle by planeWA; www.kenmoreair.com
Tags: smart splurge | view | airplane
Leavenworth
This Bavarian village in the heart of the Cascades looks and feels like the real deal. Come for hiking, biking, or just gazing at Icicle Creek.
120 miles east of Seattle, via Stevens Pass; Leavenworth, WA; www.runoftheriver.com
Tags: family | culture | hiking | biking
Woodinville Wine Country
Washington State has more than 500 wineries, and 27 of them are located across Lake Washington. The majority have tasting rooms where you can sample some of this state’s finest.
20 miles east of SeattleWA; www.woodinvillewinecountry.com
Tags: tour | view | wine
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