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WAWashington Travel & Attractions
Top attractions
Mount Rainier, Olympic NP, Space Needle, North Cascades, San Juan Islands.
Best time to visit
Spring and fall offer the best balance of weather and lower crowds. Summer is high season for outdoor activities.
Getting around
Washington is moderately sized — a week is enough to see the main highlights. Major airports serve Seattle and Olympia.
Quick travel facts
- Time zone: Pacific
- Region: West
- Capital: Olympia
- Largest city: Seattle
- Borders Canada — popular for cross-border road trips
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