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1. Gig Harbor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bainbridge Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Bellingham

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4. Castle Rock

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5. Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

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6. Desolation Peak Trail

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7. Green Lake Trail

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8. Hood River, OR

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9. La Conner

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10. Leavenworth

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11. Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument

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12. Mt. Baker

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13. Ocean Shores

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14. Olympia

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15. Olympic National Park

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16. Port Townsend, WA

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17. Portland

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18. San Juan Islands

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19. Seattle

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20. Snoqualmie

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21. Vancouver

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22. Vashon Island

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23. Whidbey Island

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24. Woodinville

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: Where is Tacoma located?
    Answer: Tacoma is situated on the banks of Puget Sound.
  • Question: What makes Tacoma a great travel destination?
    Answer: Tacoma offers its own unique attractions and serves as the perfect base camp for day trips throughout the Pacific Northwest.
  • Question: What destinations can visitors explore less than two hours from Tacoma?
    Answer: Visitors can explore urban adventure in cities like Seattle, small town charm in Puget Sound and its islands, and breathtaking nature in Olympic National Park and the Cascade Mountain Range.
  • Question: What seasonal event should visitors check out in Tacoma?
    Answer: Visitors should check out the Daffodil Festival in the spring.

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