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The lakes of Chelan County are often touted as Washington’s Playground because of the range of sports and beautiful scenery available to visitors.

So big they created a national park in its name, Mount Rainier’s massive snow-capped volcanic cone is clearly visible from Seattle.

The lakes of Chelan County are often touted as Washington’s Playground because of the range of sports and beautiful scenery available to visitors.

Whether you fish in it, hike around it or boat across it, explore the azure-colored lake that was formed by the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.

So big they created a national park in its name, Mount Rainier’s massive snow-capped volcanic cone is clearly visible from Seattle.

Take the 1.5-hour drive north of Portland to see this National Volcanic Monument and a blast zone in repair.

Seattle’s birthplace and oldest neighborhood is set in the National Historic District overlooking Elliot Bay. 

So big they created a national park in its name, Mount Rainier’s massive snow-capped volcanic cone is clearly visible from Seattle.

Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.

Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.

Its winter sports are the main lure of this enchanting village, but opportunities to enjoy the area’s gorgeous landscape abound in all seasons.

Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.

Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.

Its winter sports are the main lure of this enchanting village, but opportunities to enjoy the area’s gorgeous landscape abound in all seasons.

Take the 1.5-hour drive north of Portland to see this National Volcanic Monument and a blast zone in repair.

Cycle through fields of tulips, ride boats between scenic islands and explore snowcapped mountains in the northwestern corner of Washington state.

Seattle’s long association with Boeing makes it the obvious place to find one of the best attractions dedicated to aviation history in the U.S. 

The lakes of Chelan County are often touted as Washington’s Playground because of the range of sports and beautiful scenery available to visitors.

The lakes of Chelan County are often touted as Washington’s Playground because of the range of sports and beautiful scenery available to visitors.

Seattle’s birthplace and oldest neighborhood is set in the National Historic District overlooking Elliot Bay. 

Cycle through fields of tulips, ride boats between scenic islands and explore snowcapped mountains in the northwestern corner of Washington state.

The lakes of Chelan County are often touted as Washington’s Playground because of the range of sports and beautiful scenery available to visitors.

This rainforest-covered peninsula with Mount Olympus at its center is a glorious side trip from Seattle.

The lakes of Chelan County are often touted as Washington’s Playground because of the range of sports and beautiful scenery available to visitors.