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Bellingham - 2 hour Day Trip from Seattle
Bainbridge Island - 1 hour from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park - 1 hour 45 min from Seattle
Snoqualmie Falls - 1 hour from Seattle
Boeing Factory Tour - 30 min from Seattle
Lakewold Gardens - 50 min from Seattle
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument - 3 hours 15 min
Lake Cle Elum - 1 hour 40 min
Olympic National Forest - 2 hours 40 min
The Bloedel Reserve - 70 minutes
Darrington - 1 hour 20 min
Flaming Geyser State Park - 50 min
Maury Island - 1 hour 30 min
LeMay Collections at Marymount - 50 min
Hoh Rain Forest - 4 hours
Little Kachess Lake - 1 hour 35 min
Reptile Zoo - 45 min
Tenino - 1 hour 20 min from Seattle
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum - 1 hour
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility - 1 hour
Hibulb Cultural Center - 45 min from Seattle
Port Gamble - 1 hour 30 min
Fort Ward Park - 1 hour 15 minutes
- 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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