20 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.

Chihuly Garden and Glass and Pike Place Market are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will appreciate The Museum of Flight and Glasshouse Studio. Step out of Seattle with an excursion to Ed Munro Seahurst Park in Burien--about 38 minutes away. There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Pioneer Square, find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel, pause for some photo ops at Fremont Troll, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

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Durham to Seattle is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of train, taxi, and flight; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Durham to Seattle. In July, Seattle is little chillier than Durham - with highs of 78°F and lows of 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to catch the train to Mount Rainier National Park.

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On the 24th (Tue), take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier and then take in the dramatic scenery at Comet Falls. Keep things going the next day: trek along Skyline Trail.

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You can take a train from Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park in 2 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Underwood.

On the 26th (Thu), explore the activities along Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

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Explore your travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Underwood with the Route module. In July, daytime highs in Underwood are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 62°F. On the 26th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Vancouver.

Vancouver is a city on the north bank of the Columbia River in the U.S. Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): explore the activities along Vancouver Lake Park and then contemplate the long history of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

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You can drive from Underwood to Vancouver in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Underwood in July, expect slightly colder with lows of 57°F in Vancouver. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to travel to Ilwaco.

Ilwaco is a city in Pacific County, Washington, United States. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): examine the collection at Marsh's Free Museum, then enjoy the sand and surf at Long Beach, then enjoy the sea views from North Head Lighthouse, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Don Nisbett Art Gallery.

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You can drive from Vancouver to Ilwaco in 2.5 hours. While traveling from Vancouver, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Ilwaco, ranging from highs of 68°F to lows of 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

Visiting Ruby Beach and Olympic National Park will get you outdoors. Go for a jaunt from Olympic National Park to Quinault to see Quinault Big Spruce Tree about 1h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: take a memorable drive along Hurricane Ridge, take a peaceful walk through Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, kick back and relax at Rialto Beach, and explore the activities along Hoh River.

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Explore your travel options from Ilwaco to Olympic National Park with the Route module. In July in Olympic National Park, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Hansville.

Hansville is an census-designated place (CDP) in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Hansville trip planning app .

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Olympic National Park to Hansville. In August, daily temperatures in Hansville can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to travel to Bainbridge Island.

Bainbridge Island is a city in Kitsap County, Washington, United States, and is coextensive with the eponymous island in Puget Sound. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): indulge your taste buds at Island Vintners and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial.

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Getting from Hansville to Bainbridge Island by car takes about an hour. August in Bainbridge Island sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 59°F at night. On the 5th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Spokane.

Spokane is a city located in the state of Washington in the northwestern United States. On the 6th (Mon), pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, take in nature's colorful creations at Manito Park, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Riverfront Park.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Bainbridge Island to Spokane. Traveling from Bainbridge Island in August, expect nights in Spokane to be about the same, around 56°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 86°F. You'll set off for home on the 7th (Tue).