What to do in Washington

Activities, attractions and tours

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A nighttime cityscape with the Space Needle prominently lit in Seattle.
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Things to do

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

£67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

£61
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Seattle: Seattle Art Museum Admission Ticket

Seattle: Seattle Art Museum Admission Ticket

£23
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Seattle: Seattle Art Museum Admission Ticket
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

£174
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

£24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

£66
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Mount Rainier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Mount Rainier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

£13
per traveller
Mount Rainier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour

Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 278 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £122 per adult
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Discover Seattle: A Self-Guided Tour

Discover Seattle: A Self-Guided Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £3 and current price is £1 per adult
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Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through City centre

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through City centre

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 73 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £65 per adult
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Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour

Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 146 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £147 per adult
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Seattle: Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbour Cruise

Seattle: Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbour Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £59 per adult
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Seattle Waterfront

9.2/10 (16,453 reviews)
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
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Downtown Seattle

Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.

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Seabrook

If you're spending some time in Seabrook, Old Stump and Community Garden are top sights worth seeing.

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Belltown

Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.

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Capitol Hill

Spend some time visiting places like Broadway while getting to know Capitol Hill, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Capitol Hill Station or Broadway & Denny Stop to see more of the area.

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South Lake Union

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.

 

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Day trip destinations from Washington

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Astoria

A calm lake surrounded by green hills.

Blakely Island

A town with a prominent water tower, a marina, and a mountain range in the background.

Port Angeles

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Decatur Island

A mountainous landscape with vineyards and a river.

Wenatchee

A river with a bridge, buildings, and greenery.

Spokane

A coastal landscape with rocky shores, calm sea, and distant islands under a cloudy sky.

Lopez Island

Close up view of rapids on the snake river

Lewiston

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