Around Seattle
Whether or not you recognize this wide and powerful waterfall from the opening credits of Twin Peaks, it's more than worth it to pull over and take in…
Around Seattle
Whether or not you recognize this wide and powerful waterfall from the opening credits of Twin Peaks, it's more than worth it to pull over and take in…
Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour
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You don't need to be an aviation enthusiast to enjoy a trip to the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour in the city of Everett, 25 miles north…
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Deception Pass State Park straddles the eponymous steep-sided water chasm that flows between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands, and incorporates lakes, islands,…
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
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This national historical reserve comprises 17,400 acres encompassing working farms, sheltered beaches, two state parks (with excellent campsites near the…
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Seattle's parks offer a welcome reprieve from the city's dazzling, yet exhausting, industrialization. Those looking for a wilder slice of nature should…
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The Museum of Glass, with its slanted tower called the Hot Shop Amphitheater, is Tacoma's tribute to native son Dale Chihuly. It has art exhibits and…
Island County Historical Society Museum
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The island's most comprehensive museum has plenty of local historical testimonies showcased in meticulous and well-presented display cases. Also on offer…
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Hwy 203 branches off from 202 at Fall City; follow it north to Carnation, where the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers meet at Tolt-MacDonald Park. This is a…
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Veer off Vashon's main drag and immerse yourself in the island's history at this small but lovingly tended museum in a historic house. Permanent exhibits…
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The Bellevue Art Museum, across from the mall, features changing exhibits of contemporary Northwest art. Everything from large scale instillation to…
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Go 10 miles south of Coupeville to find this park-style farm that's open daily for shopping at the food stands on-site, strolling the bucolic fields and…
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Although much of Woodinville has been taken over by chain restaurants and strip malls, there are still charms to be found in the city's historic downtown…
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North Bend, on Hwy 202 just off I-90, is quite literally Twin Peaks country. The town was used as the setting for David Lynch's surreal TV series from the…
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Take Ruston Way out to Point Defiance, a 700-acre park complex with free-roaming bison and mountain goats, a logging museum, a zoo, an aquarium and miles…
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Along Hwy 202 you'll find the little town of Snoqualmie, with its antique shops and a store devoted to Northwest wines.
Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Museum
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Chronicles the history of the power plant fueled by the stunning Snoqualmie Falls.
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For a look at his small-scale work, don't miss Dale Chihuly's permanent collection at the Tacoma Art Museum. While there you can also check out…
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Duvall, about 25 miles north of North Bend along Hwys 202 and 203, has a rural small-town atmosphere despite its growth spurt. Wander Main St and check…
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Large naval museum next to the ferry terminal with rotating exhibitions of armed forces history. Check out the historic destroyer USS Turner Joy, right…
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The Tacoma Federal Courthouse is a grand government building that features glass pieces by beloved local artist Dale Chihuly.
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This museum, housed in a Victorian-era train depot, displays the history of rail in the area.
Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum
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Small, but informative, museum on the history of Snoqualmie Valley.