Central Washington
The Alpine Lakes Wilderness is a spectacular 614-sq-mile protected area of rough, crenellated mountains, glacier-gouged valleys, and – as the name implies…
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Central & Eastern Washington
If states were delineated purely by geography, Washington east of the Cascade Range would be a separate entity. While the west breeds evergreen trees, liberal cities, perennial rain and gourmet coffee, the east – evocatively nicknamed 'the Dry Side' – is the opposite: a land of sunbaked hills and big blue skies stuffed with private vineyards, rodeo towns and huge Native American reservations.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Northeastern Washington
The Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center details the history of the dam and surrounding area with movies, photos and interactive exhibits. Free guided tours of…
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
Spokane
In a striking state-of-the-art building in the beautiful Browne's Addition neighborhood, this museum is well worth a visit. It has one of the finest…
Central Washington
This highly educational and entertaining museum is one of the state's best. It tells the story of the region from a geographic and historical viewpoint,…
Southeastern Washington
Fifty-four miles north of Walla Walla and 83 miles west of Pullman, off Hwy 261, this jaw-droppingly magnificent waterfall tumbles 198ft down a craggy,…
Spokane
This park, 6 miles northwest of downtown Spokane, consists of 10,000 acres of protected forest and trails where you can run, walk or cycle to your heart's…
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Northeastern Washington
Dry, sunny weather prevails here, drawing people to camp and play on Lake Roosevelt's southern white-sand beaches. As the 130-mile lake inches its way…
Spokane
The site of the 1974 World's Fair and Exposition, this downtown park has numerous highlights, including a 17-point Sculpture Walk and the scenic Spokane…
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These are the can’t-miss exhibits before D.C.’s Newseum closes at the end of 2019Oct 11, 2019 • 3 min read
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