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Day Trips from Seattle

Day trips from Seattle
Leavenworth, WA
Seattle is surrounded by so many destinations for fun-filled day trips or weekend getaways. 

North of Seattle

Camano Island
activities: State parks, beaches, and great fishing.
website: http://www.camanoisland.org

Columbia Gorge
activities: Camping, hiking, golf, biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, windsurfing, boating, bird watching, boating, photography, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and more.
website: http://www.crgva.org/

La Conner
activities: Museums, shopping, whale watching, theatre, and casinos.
website: http://www.laconnerchamber.com/

Mount Baker
activities: camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, picnicking, downhill and cross country skiing and snowboarding.
website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/

Port Townsend
activities: Parks, boating, sailing, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, golf, shopping, music, festivals
website: http://www.cityofpt.us/

San Juan Island
activities: Beaches, hiking, parks, bicycling/mopeds, camping, boating, fishing, kayaking, whale watching
website: http://www.sanjuanisland.org/

Skagit Valley 
activities: Tulip festival, wildlife, museums, state and national parks, beaches, water sports
website: http://www.skagittourism.com/

Vancouver B.C.
activities: museums, dining, theatre, shopping, ice skating, nightlife
website: http://www.tourismvancouver.com/

Victoria B.C.
activities: museums, dining, tea time, theatre, shopping, Buchart Gardens
website: http://www.tourismvictoria.com/

Whistler B.C.
activities: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, biking
website: http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/



South of Seattle

Gig Harbor
activities: kayaking, golf, festivals
website: http://www.gigharborguide.com/

Hood River
activities: camping, water sports, windsurfing, fishing, golf
website: http://www.hoodriver.org/

Long Beach
activities: beaches, horseback riding, military forts, kayaking, bird watching
website: http://www.funbeach.com/

Mount Rainier National Park
activities: fishing, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, camping
website: http://www.visitrainier.com/

Mount St. Helen
activities: helicopter tours, fishing, hiking, cross country skiing, biking
website: http://www.mountsthelens.com/

Olympia (Washington's Capital)
activities: Museums, parks, state capitol
website: http://www.ci.olympia.wa.us/

Oregon Coast
activities: whale watching, wildlife, camping, boating, casinos, hiking
website: http://visittheoregoncoast.com/

Portland
activities: shopping, dining, theatre, museums, parks
website: http://www.portlandonline.com/

Seaside
activities: resort, beach, festivals, boating, camping
website: http://www.seasideor.com/

Tacoma
activities: shopping, dining, theatre, museums, parks
website: http://www.cityoftacoma.org/

Tillamook
activities: beaches, fishing, cheese factory
website: http://www.tillamookchamber.org/

Yakima Valley
activities: vineyards, hiking, fishing, river recreation, casinos
website: http://www.visityakima.com/




East of Seattle

Cashmere
activities: bird watching, mountain biking, river rafting, camping, para gliding
website: http://www.cityofcashmere.org/

Chelan
activities: camping, fishing, boating and water sports, downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing
website: http://www.lakechelan.com/

Columbia River campgrounds
activities: camping, hiking, fishing, rafting
website: http://www.riverdrifters.net/gorgecamping.htm

Leavenworth
activities: dining, festivals, wineries, theatre, hiking
website: http://www.leavenworth.org/

Spokane
activities: shopping, dining, theatre, amusement parks, wineries
website: http://www.visitspokane.com/

Walla Walla
activities: wineries, hiking, fishing, art galleries
website: http://www.wallawalla.org/

Wenatchee
activities: theatre, ice skating, biking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, fishing
website: http://www.wenatchee.org/

Winthrop
activities: ballooning, wildlife, golf, hunting, cross country and downhill skiing, ice skating
website: http://www.winthropwashington.com/



West of Seattle

Bremerton
activities: golf, arts, shopping, museums
website: http://www.ci.bremerton.wa.us/

Hood Canal
activities: saltwater diving, kayaking, bird watching, golf, wineries
website: http://www.explorehoodcanal.com/

Hoquiam
activities: theatre, wildlife
website: http://www.cityofhoquiam.com/

Port Angeles
activities: national parks, theatre, casinos, museums
website: http://www.portangeles.org/

Sequim
activities: bird watching, wildlife, lavender festival, wineries, biking
website: http://www.visitsun.com/

Washington Coast
activities: beach, hiking, camping, birdwatching, surf kayaking, surf fishing, beachcombing
website: http://www.washingtoncoastchamber.org/