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Seattle - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Seattle are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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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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Mount Rainier National Park
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Mt. Rainier is 14,110 feet high, an active volcano covered in ice and
snow. The glaciers that keep this peak white and cold year round
stand in sharp contrast to the old-growth forests and subalpine
meadows ringing the mountain's flanks during spring and summer. Three
locations in the south provide access to the park, as does an entrance
on the northwest side and another in the east. Most visitors to Mt.
Rainier are after a quick peek at the peak or some camping and hiking
in the wilderness. |
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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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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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Whidbey Island
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Forests drop down to hidden coves, rocky beaches and steep cliffs at
Whidbey Island's edges. Connected to the Washington mainland by a
bridge spanning spectacular Deception Pass, this island is a popular
Puget Sound getaway for visitors up on the ferry from Seattle, or down
by road from the north. Despite the fact that the island is so easily
accessible, Whidbey Island is a worthwhile stop, crowds or no. |
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