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1. Bellingham - 2 hour Day Trip from Seattle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bainbridge Island - 1 hour from Seattle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Mount Rainier National Park - 1 hour 45 min from Seattle

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4. Snoqualmie Falls - 1 hour from Seattle

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5. Boeing Factory Tour - 30 min from Seattle

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6. Lakewold Gardens - 50 min from Seattle

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7. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument - 3 hours 15 min

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8. Lake Cle Elum - 1 hour 40 min

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9. Olympic National Forest - 2 hours 40 min

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10. The Bloedel Reserve - 70 minutes

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11. Darrington - 1 hour 20 min

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12. Flaming Geyser State Park - 50 min

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13. Maury Island - 1 hour 30 min

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14. LeMay Collections at Marymount - 50 min

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15. Hoh Rain Forest - 4 hours

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16. Little Kachess Lake - 1 hour 35 min

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17. Reptile Zoo - 45 min

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18. Tenino - 1 hour 20 min from Seattle

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19. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum - 1 hour

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20. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility - 1 hour

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21. Hibulb Cultural Center - 45 min from Seattle

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22. Port Gamble - 1 hour 30 min

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23. Fort Ward Park - 1 hour 15 minutes

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What makes Seattle a great destination for day trips?
  • Answer: There's plenty to do in Seattle but there are just as many great day trips for those who want to get out of the city.
  • Question: What kind of day trips can you take from Seattle?
  • Answer: No matter where your interests lie, there's a day trip that's perfect for you. Nature lovers can visit one of the many beautiful Washington State parks, gardens, and islands in the area, while visitors looking for a small town experience have plenty to choose from.

Plan ahead for these cool events:
- The Daffodil Festival in the Spring.
- Bloomsday Run - Sunday, May 4th, 2025
- Spokane Lilac Festival - May 10 – 17, 2025
- Spokane Hoopfest - June 28-29, 2025

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