Washington Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Washington

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Things to do

Sky View Observatory Tickets

RM85

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

RM76

per traveller

Stunning Air Tour of the Columbia River Gorge by Envi Adventures

RM479

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

RM354

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Olympic National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Olympic National Park Tour: Self-Guided Audio Drive

RM68

per traveller

90% of travellers recommend

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Full-Day Portland City & Gorge Waterfalls Combo Tour

RM675

per traveller

98% of travellers recommend

Private Tour North Cascades National Park Audio Guide

North Cascades National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

RM64

per traveller

Seattle: Pike Place Market Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

RM20

per traveller

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Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

RM129

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

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Top places to visit

1. Seattle Waterfront

Walk all the way west from the heart of town and soon you’ll reach Seattle’s western border, the waterfront alongside Puget Sound with its islands and mountains beyond. This three-kilometre coastline is home to shops, piers and public spaces where you can wander and savour the sea air or taste some of the freshly caught fish on offer all around.

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2. Pike Place Market

Up the steps from Seattle’s exciting waterfront, Pike Place Market’s cobbled streets are always bursting with energy and life. Whether it’s the street performers who dazzle the crowds here by night or the vendors selling their wares by day, there is always something going on.

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3. Mount Rainier National Park

The dramatic backdrop to the cityscape, the snowy peak of Mount Rainier stands almost 4,400 metres above the streets of Seattle beneath. The source of water for the entire region with 25 large glaciers and snowfields that melt each and every spring, Mount Rainier is also part of a large national park covering 616 square kilometres.

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4. Space Needle

Standing proud over Seattle at 184 metres tall, the towering Space Needle is an integral feature on the cityscape as it has been ever since it was constructed in 1962. Made of a futuristic flying saucer built on irregular legs, it is immediately recognisable as a key Seattle landmark.

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5. Seattle Center

Seattle’s famous cultural and entertainment precinct is a must for any visitor to the city. The Seattle Center is home to many local major sporting teams, and some of the key performing arts institutions are also based within the large complex. Throw in some of Seattle’s major cultural institutions, a range of upscale restaurants and bars and a choreographed water show, and you’ll see why its easy to keep coming back to the Seattle Center.

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6. Olympic National Park

Surrounded on three sides by the Puget Sound, the Olympic Peninsula is just a few hours away from Seattle but feels like an entirely different corner of the world. The Olympic National Park which covers the peninsula is made of a rich rainforest with rivers flowing through as well as incredible waterfalls, mountains and beaches.

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What to do in Washington

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Seattle Waterfront

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This three-kilometre waterfront stretch is one of Seattle’s foremost leisure and entertainment destinations. Soak up some of the atmosphere as you wander round.

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Where to stay in Washington

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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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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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Downtown Leavenworth

Downtown Leavenworth is a destination visitors seek out for its captivating mountain views, ample dining options and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Icicle Gorge or Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.