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Best place for a beach vacation: Relax on the Kitsap Peninsula
Best for active families: Plan a weekend in Spokane
Best for nature enthusiasts: Go cycling in Port Angeles
Go on a whale watching tour in Port Townsend
Enjoy wine tasting in Walla Walla
Take a day trip to family-friendly Kirkland
Escape to Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
Feel like you've been transported to Europe in Leavenworth
Pick fruit and berries in Yakima Valley
Spend a weekend in Seattle
Enjoy a relaxing weekend in Ellensburg
Take in amazing views in Gig Harbor
Plan an active family vacation to Bellingham
Enjoy a couples' getaway to Bellevue
Learn all about glass art in Tacoma
Learn about local history in Vancouver
Take a day trip to Bainbridge Island just 35 minutes west of Seattle
Explore North Cascades National Park
Head to the beach in Point Roberts
See the lavender fields in Sequim
Enjoy the Norwegian character of Poulsbo
Get to know Olympic National Park
Escape to scenic Orcas Island
Explore the charming towns on Skagit Valley
Take the scenic ferry to Vashon Island, Washington
- From famous sights in Seattle to scenic islands, bays, and parks, Washington State is home to many beautiful places to visit.
- Plan a weekend trip to Spokane, Vancouver, Leavenworth, Ellensburg, Walla Walla, and other unique towns.
- These destinations are surrounded by vineyards and stunning scenery.
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