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Olympic National Park - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Olympic National Park are listed
below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Grays Harbor
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Population: 16,500
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From the pounding of the mighty Pacific to the hushed stillness of the
only temperate rain forest in the continental United States, the
sights and sounds found throughout Grays Harbor County are truly
unique. With pristine ocean beaches, awe-inspiring trees, a scenic
harbor and
the famous Olympic National Park on the Olympic Peninsula, the region
is a destination that can entertain for a weekend or a month. |
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Kitsap Peninsula
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Only nine nautical miles from Seattle and separated from the Olympic
Peninsula by the Hood Canal, the Kitsap Peninsula provides a peaceful
escape from city traffic. The Great Peninsula, as Kitsap is actually
called, has so many arms of land jutting into the Puget Sound that the
area has a disproportionate amount of shoreline. Rocky beaches give
way to sandy shores, farm land and a forested interior. While Kitsap
lacks the soaring mountains characteristic of the Olympic Peninsula
interior, it has a different sort of appeal. |
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Olympia
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Population: 43,000
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Located at the south end of the Puget Sound, Olympia, Washington's
state capital, is graced with elegant government buildings and
gardens. Stroll across carefully groomed lawns for a closer look at
the dome on the Capitol. If you're after some fresh air after
exploring the inner workings of the State, mosey out to Capitol Lake
Park for fun in the water and a picnic on the grass. Or, walk along
the harbor for salt air and regular sea gull sightings. |
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Port Townsend
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Population: 8,300
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Port Townsend runs down to the waters edge on the northeast corner of
the Olympic Peninsula. With spectacular views of the Olympics to the
south and a stretch of the Juan de Fuca straights to the north, Port
Townsend seems like the edge of wilderness, despite the close
proximity of the San Juan Islands, Whidbey Island and Victoria B.C.
Port Townsend has plenty of attractions to keep visitors occupied,
though most pass through on their way see Olympic splendors. |
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Tacoma
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Population: 200,000
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Located just west of the Puget Sound's bear claw-like protrusion into
Washington lands, Tacoma has waterfront views in addition to a fine
selection of parks and cultural offerings. Port Defiance Park, north
of Tacoma's center, sprawls out on 700 acres of land jutting into the
Puget Sound. While the park's proximity to civilization limits
natural wildlife spotting, a zoo and aquarium allows visitors to
choose between tigers and sharks in a controlled environment. Arts
flourish in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Stop in at the Museum of Glass,
then, when glassy-eyed, head over to the Tacoma Art Museum or
Washington State History Museum for a little variety. Outdoor
enthusiasts will be pleased to know that Tacoma is within easy driving
distance from both Mt Rainier National Park and Mt St Helens National
Volcanic Monument. |
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