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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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