Washington

Sure it can be rainy, but Washington State boasts beautiful and varied scenery, from rugged Pacific beaches like Copalis and Grenville Bay to the snowy, craggy peaks of the Cascade Mountains. Don’t driving the rugged coastline on the Olympic Peninsula, hiking in a temperate rain forest at Hoh Rain Forest, or whale watching in the San Juan Islands, either. The state’s culinary scene includes wine made from cabernet sauvignon and albariño varietals grown in Walla Walla and plenty of seafood, especially Dungeness crab, sea urchins, mussels, and Kumamoto and Olympia oysters.

Seattle Washington
Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Washington.

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HOTELS
With its soothing design and sustainability-driven ethos, the new 1 Hotel Seattle offers a tranquil base in the South Lake Union neighborhood.
Housed in a restored 1907 warehouse, the new, eco-conscious Populus Seattle brings world-class art, native rooftop plants, and Pacific Northwest storytelling to Pioneer Square.
In the Pacific Northwest, guests are encouraged to unplug, embrace the outdoors, and commune over s’mores.
Both properties stand out for their design-forward approach to sustainability, making them an appealing choice for travelers who appreciate lower-impact luxury.
Architecture, history, and fitness star in these exclusive club hotels that let nonmembers check in.
The wild beauty of Washington state and Canada’s British Columbia is luring in a fresh crop of outdoor-focused accommodations—from tented camps to Japanese onsen-inspired forest cabins.
How I became a Snow Peak fan-girl in one short weekend.
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
Alaska Airlines just made a big new route announcement, with a focus on popular sun and ski destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
A historic experience? Yes, and lots of fun.
Three tastemakers—in fashion, farming, and at an aquarium—share how Seattle’s sustainability credentials are shaping it. Plus, how to explore the city as a local.
Financial losses have forced the airline to embark on a “network optimization” effort.
From raising up underserved communities to fighting book bans, these indie shops are on a mission.
Get out of the big cities and into nature, with a trip to these beautiful small towns throughout the U.S.
Consider these 51 beautiful places found across the country—including Puerto Rico—for your next trip
In our new series “Traveling on the Spectrum,” one family learns you don’t have to push pause on outdoor activities, thanks to U.S. adaptive recreation organizations.
Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.
Three times bigger than the original, Amex’s revamped Centurion Lounge at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport offers a full-service coffee bar—a first for the brand—and views of the Olympic Mountains.