Top Things to do in Washington
Top Hotels in Washington
- 1. Hyatt Regency Seattle
- 2. Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center
- 3. Hyatt At Olive 8
- 4. Cedarbrook Lodge
- 5. The Paramount Hotel
- 6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
- 7. Mayflower Park Hotel
- 8. Lotte Hotel Seattle
- 9. Mediterranean Inn
- 10. Coast Gateway Hotel
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Discover the best top things to do in Washington, United States including Toppenish Visitors Center, Camas Public Library, Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Sunrise Visitor Center, Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Interpretive Center, Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center, Seattle Public Library, Olympic National Park Visitor Center, Yakima Valley Visitors Center, North Cascade Visitors Center.
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1. Toppenish Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Camas Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By ootgreet
Built with lots of big windows, wonderful seating areas all over, an award winning state library. Right in downtown Camas. It has a good area for reading many magazines. Some second story areas worth exploring.
3. Mount St. Helens Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 483 reviews
This Forest Service facility gives an overview of Cascade Range volcanism and the events before and after May 18, 1980.
Reviewed By Tiztaz - Whidbey Island, United States
We left Whidbey Island for a road trip to Castle Rook to check out the Mt. St. Helen's Area. Although there was a $5 entrance fee to the center, it is worth it. We always take advantage of the movies that centers like this often have, showcasing the area and we weren't disappointed. Movie showed the volcano and area prior to it erupting and flooding aftermath. You just can't imagine what it must have been like to be near such a catastrophe waiting to happen and how it affected the area. Very interesting displays of everything leading up to and after the eruption. Also next to the center is a trail leading to a nature boardwalk over Silver Lake with views of the mountain in the distance. Lots of blooming lily pads and birds along the walk. Enjoyed the gift shop as well. Well worth the visit to this center (museum and theatre).
4. Sunrise Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 295 reviews
Tourist center located on the eastern side of Mount Rainier National Park.
Reviewed By 607megank - Wenatchee, United States
Amazing hikes of all varieties. Many travel up the surrounding mountains for a close up look at the majestic Mt. Rainer. The trails slope through sub-alpine meadows, filled with birds, marmots, and the occasional mountain goat. Some parts of the trail are covered in snow (early August) so be careful.
5. Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Nature center displaying a diverse collection of petrified wood.
Reviewed By DeeTeeSeattle - Brisbane, Australia
Just off I-90 near Vantage, the Ginko Petrified Forest - Interpretive Center was very interesting, with many examples of different petrified trees. Large ones were outside and were interesting to touch and look at closely. Inside, examples were in display cases all around the room. A very comprehensive collection. Good views of Lake Wanapum from the back of the center as it fronts the lake. A surprise was the group of Native American petroglyphs on display outside. They were brought from elsewhere when the lake was created as they would have been underwater. Don't miss this - it's a separate path from the front of the Center around the right side at the back. Staff were friendly and informative. We didn't do the trail to see petrified trees in situ, but could see it from the Interpretive Center. It's a State Park, so we bought a 12 month Discovery Pass for all State Parks in WA.
6. Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
Offers great views of Mount Olympus, Bailey Range and Mount Carrie.
Reviewed By cbrummy125 - Tacoma, United States
It is a bit pricey, but if you plan to go see more National parks in the next year, the annual pass for $80 is worth it. ($30/day pass) Driving the switch backs is beautiful and you see a lot of green and fog. When you approach the top-on a clear day you can see for miles and it is gorgeous. You can see several mountain peaks in the Olympic National Forest, beautiful flowers & fields this time of year. The deer are everywhere ! They are not afraid and come very close to you. Many of the trail hikes are long/strenuous for younger children or older people. There are some easy paths to follow for that group. There is something for everyone there. A gift shop, restaurant (not open currently bc of Covid) and restrooms. They are doing construction near the tourist area but even with all of that we got amazing pictures without the machines/dirt piles/cones. Highly recommend bringing a lunch and having a picnic there, it’s breathtaking and worth every penny and windy road!
7. Seattle Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,206 reviews
Reviewed By Nakstrani - Austin, United States
This was almost a pilgrimage for us - world class architecture + books! Designed by Rem Koolhaas, this wonderful piece of modern architecture stands out among its neighbors. We rode up the elevator to the top floor for the views of the city. We walked down the ramps soaking in the various reading/reference/research areas. The second floor is dedicated to conference/seminar functions marked by bold red color. The kids section is on the left hand side of the lower entrance. They also have a cafe & shop. It felt great to have experienced world class architecture. Just one cautionary advice: the library seems to be overrun by homeless people, especially when it comes to the restrooms. We were warned (by the locals) against using restrooms at the library. So as long as you take appropriate care, you should be fine. We safely wandered in all nooks & corners thoroughly exploring the library with the exception of restrooms.
8. Olympic National Park Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 975 reviews
Reviewed By Chester4709 - Kirkland, United States
The cost of entry into the park is $30, for a seven day pass - and it’s well worth it. At the visitors center there are two smaller trails (.8 Hall of Moses and another 1.5 mile hike) and a long 3 day hike. The beauty of the drive in is astonishing. At Sol Duc there’s a easy hike up to a beautiful waterfall. Cabin Renters ONLY can use the hot springs due to COVID-19, and Sol Duc is shutting down 1 month earlier than usual (Sept. 29th). A word of advice - if booking a cabin at Sol Duc (inexpensive and very nice) BOOK WAY IN ADVANCE (at least a few months in advance) as they are VERY POPULAR
9. Yakima Valley Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Make the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center your first stop on your visit to the Yakima Valley! Whether you’re here to tour Washington’s wine country, take in the nation’s top hop-producing farmland, or enjoy our 300 days of sunshine on an outdoor adventure, our knowledgeable travel consultants will assist you in selecting your ideal travel itinerary, help you with lodging arrangements, and answer any questions you might have about visiting the Yakima Valley. Take the time to look around the Visitor Information Center’s gift shop, which is full of unique gifts, souvenirs and apparel, not to mention tons of hand-crafted Yakima Valley products and cuisine. There’s also a great selection of Yakima Valley wine, beer and cider, along with a rotating array of local wines to sample. The Visitor Information Center is the perfect way to get your visit to the Yakima Valley off to a great start!
10. North Cascade Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By MichaelJO77 - Redmond, United States
Driving the North Cascade Highway curiosity steered us to the visitors center. The modern building and varied nature displays were a pleasant surprise from what we expected. This is a great place to bring children so they can explore nature with the interactive exhibits. There is a gift shop and a brief movie. Good for about 45 minutes visit.
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