Travel guide for an action-packed Washington trip. We visited Washington for five days at the end of September and packed our days full of adventure and good eats.
Visit the famous Pike Place Public Market, one of the oldest and largest operating public markets in the nation. Be sure to stop at the Gum Wall to stick a wad of gum on the infamous wall.
Stay at the iconic Hotel Sorrento, a quick 10-15 minute walk from Capitol Hill, shops, restaurants and bars. It is considered to be one of the most haunted places in Seattle and the countries thirteenth most haunted hotel.
Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge and Poulsbo Island – be sure to take the earliest ferry to enjoy a stunning view of the Seattle skyline. We then drove around Olympic National Park, stopping at Hurricane Ridge, Hoh Rainforest, and Ruby Beach to view the vast environments offered in this National Park.
Visit Starbucks Reserve Seattle Roastery and enjoy a cup of fresh coffee with a breakfast pastry.
Enjoy a birds eye view of Seattle at the Space Needle or Skyview Observatory.
Spend a day at Cascade Lake in Moran State Park.
Go for a hike in & near Mount Baker, an active glacier covered volcano in the Cascades.
Camp, hike, boat, bike, fish, and drive the Scenic Byway in the North Cascades. Be sure to stop and visit Diablo Lake!
Visit Mount Rainier National Park for some stunning views!
Rattlesnake Ledge Trail – a 5.3-mile out-and-back trail
Tolmie Peak Trail – a 5.6-mile out-and-back trail located in the Mount Rainier area of the Cascade Range
Lake 22 Trail – a 6.8-mile loop trail
Gold Creek Pond – 1.2-mile loop with some stunning views!
Hike through the Enchantments!
Pie Bar Capitol Hill – order a delicious pie and cocktail to enjoy at this quirky establishment
Homegrown – a restaurant focusing on sustainable food system practices
Lucky’s Pho – a Vietnamese eatery where you can order noodle bowls and banh mi sandwiches
Salty’s Seattle – a waterfront seafood grill that portrays a stunning view of the Seattle skyline
The Walrus and the Carpenter – an oyster bar with a daily rotating menu
Portage Bay – an organic, local and sustainable café
The Pink Door – serving Italian-American food that is fresh and seasonal
Din Tai Fung – Taiwanese restaurant where you can order pot stickers and noodles
Mr. West Café – offers an array of delicious foods and beverages
Eve – seasonal menus serving dishes from burgers to pasta