- December 31, 2024 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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- Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.
1. Admire glass art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle
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2. Admire various aircraft at The Museum of Flight, Seattle
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3. The Washington State Historical Society Museums & Exhibits, Tacoma
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4. Stroll through the Pike Place Market, Seattle
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5. Visit The Wing Luke Museum
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6. See the view from the top of the Space Needle
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7. See an impressive collection of cars at LeMay - America's Car Museum, Tacoma
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8. Watch a performance at Benaroya Hall
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9. Take the kids to the Hands On Children's Museum, Olympia
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10. Learn about volcanoes at the Mount Saint Helens Visitor Center, Castle Rock
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11. Go camping in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
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12. Tour the Washington State Capitol
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13. Buy tickets to the Sky View Observatory
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14. Jefferson County Farmers Markets
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15. See Pelindaba Lavender Farm
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© Pelindaba Lavender Farm
16. Visit the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour
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© Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour
17. See the exhibits at the Museum of Pop Culture
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18. Tour the Museum of History & Industry
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19. Get tickets for Maya's Legacy Whale Watching
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20. Learn about the Columbia Basin region at The REACH
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21. Take a guided tour of the Washington Park Arboretum
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22. Take the tram tour of the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
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23. Take the kids to the Woodland Park Zoo
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24. Admire the collection at the Seattle Art Museum
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25. See the outdoor sculptures at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
Washington State offers both a bustling, hip urban scene and scenic islands, bays, mountains, and parks. The state also has a vibrant arts scene and there are galleries and museums throughout the state. Seattle is the largest city and this trendy city is known for its eclectic style, the Space Needle, and world-famous Pike Place Market. For those who love the outdoors, the state's national and state parks.
Plan ahead for these cool events:
- Northwest Chocolate Festival - October 4 - 6, 2024
- The Daffodil Festival in the Spring.
- New Year’s at the Needle
- Seattle Museum Month in February
- Seattle International Film Festival in April
- Northwest Folklife Festival in May
- Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival July 27-August 3, 2025
- Seafair Summer Fourth on Friday, July 4, 2025
- Bloomsday Run - Sunday, May 4th, 2025
- Spokane Lilac Festival - May 10 – 17, 2025
- Spokane Hoopfest - June 28-29, 2025
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