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
What to do and see in Washington, United States: The Best Gardens
Discover the best top things to do in Washington, United States including Manito Park, Bloedel Reserve, The Lavender Connection, PowellsWood Garden, Bonhoeffer Botanical Gardens, Heronswood Garden, Seattle Japanese Garden, Bellevue Botanical Garden, Washington Park Arboretum, Rainbow Falls.
Restaurants in Washington
1. Manito Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,443 reviews
Reviewed By Snorkelingdancer - Ontario, United States
This park is huge, with formal flower gardens, grassy area with native plant gardens, a Japanese garden with a little waterfall and a koi pond,a big greenhouse with a great variety of plants incuding orchids and some unusual varieties of cactus, a playground area with picnic tables, and another picnic area with limited parking. It is all free, but they do accept donations. There are restrooms at the playground area and behind the greenhouse.
2. Bloedel Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 553 reviews
Reviewed By klanglow - Poulsbo, United States
This superb horticultural collection, acknowledged one of the best nationally, features many beautiful, special gardens arrayed along a Puget Sound bluff. Accessible by car (and sometimes local bus) from the Seattle to Bainbridge Island ferry, the site features a Japanese garden, a moss garden, beautiful pathways through typical Northwest forest locations, and beautifully planted special collections. Not to be missed, if you are a garden fan.
3. The Lavender Connection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 97 reviews
Our unique farm has over 30 varieties of lavender to view — from light pink to dark purple — with most available for U-cut, making for truly unique lavender bundles. Our farm property also offers exceptional photo opportunities of multi-colored lavender fields and our recently renovated historic barn. We offer complimentary admission all summer long, even during Sequim Lavender Weekend. Visit our quaint store, located in the barn; our boutique products are handmade with lavender essential oil distilled from our own plants. Head to the copper still and watch as we distill the oil and learn about the different uses and kinds of lavender we grow, then stop by the “Essential Oil Bar” to smell many varieties of lavender essential oil, all available for sale. We offer lawn games such as bocce ball and cornhole (for kids and adults), as well as benches and picnic tables throughout the property. We invite you to bring a picnic, a good book, or just your camera, and stay all afternoon!
Reviewed By Plynn631 - Everett, United States
Visited first thing Sunday morning and met the owners. Fabulous people and the lavender grows are titled so you know the different varieties. This is a family operation and everything is homemade. Great products will definitely come back.
4. PowellsWood Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Within 30 minutes of Seattle, PowellsWood is one of the fine gardens of the Puget Sound region. A true pleasure garden, PowellsWood is a unique celebration of the natural world. Open to the public, you are invited to come explore this oasis of beauty, rest, and inspiration. PowellsWood is open April through October
5. Bonhoeffer Botanical Gardens
6. Heronswood Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By zoffcorp - Playa Coronado, Panama
Dan Hinkley has restored his Heronswood Garden with help from the new stewards (Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe) who bought the property after Burpee et al failed to keep the garden thriving. Hinkley has populated this garden with plants from far-flung places that thrive in our climate. As a dedicated plant nerd I t is shocking to walk through the many spaces being unable to identify the many species. Truly a treat for the novice as well as the hardened plantaholic.
7. Seattle Japanese Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 415 reviews
An oasis of tranquility in the city, Seattle Japanese Garden invites visitors to indulge their senses and immerse themselves in quiet beauty. The Seattle Japanese Garden is open from March through November each year. More information on hours at seattlejapanesegarden.org.
Reviewed By gh788
Easy ambles along curated pathways in a beautiful garden that pleases every sense ~ peaceful, colourful, verdant, with delightful varieties of things that bloom or/and have interesting leaves / structures ~ and a wonderful pond with big brilliant koi fish and large turtles lazing along...
8. Bellevue Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 684 reviews
The Bellevue Botanical Garden is an urban refuge, encompassing 53-acres of cultivated gardens, restored woodlands, and natural wetlands. The living collections showcase plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest. Our demonstration of good garden design and horticulture techniques inspire visitors to create their own beautiful, healthy gardens. We provide a place of beauty, serenity, and learning for thousands of visitors each year. There are also many fun things to do throughout the seasons: plant sales, community celebrations, summer concerts, art exhibits and holiday light festivities.
Reviewed By ConnieR1310 - Bellevue, United States
Bellevue Botanical Garden is a wonderful place to experience the natural world of the Pacific Northwest. The paths take you through a great variety of PNW native species of plants and trees. The suspension bridge is fun to walk over. They offer classes to the public on many topics. The "Garden of DeLights" during the holiday season in December is especially beautiful. You will want to wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera.
9. Washington Park Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 694 reviews
Use a canoe, or your feet, to explore the 230 acres and 4,000 species of trees, vines, shrubs and plants at this arboretum.
Reviewed By bellag160
This is a beautiul park, beautifully maintained. There are many walks which you can discover over time, including one under the highway and over to the University of Washington stadium!. Beautiful Japanese teahouse adjacent to the childrens' playground, which is beautifully landscaped in the japanese style with water features and bridges.
10. Rainbow Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
A beautiful waterfall in the Stehekin area.
Reviewed By JeanneA284 - Tucson, United States
We went to Stehekin for the 9th time and found it to be just as amazing and exciting as the first time we went. To get to Stehekin you can take a float plane or the passinger boat that will pick you up at Fields Landing, big all your equipment and baggage and deliver you and your luggage to the end of the lake. There is a hotel at the landing with rooms and studios. There is a little store, dining room, bikes to rent and an old bus that can take you to the fresh daily bakery that serves up amazing baked goods all day. You can also take the bus from the landing to Courtney Country. The Courtney family has been in Stehekin for many, many years. There are cabins to rent and a huge barn that is set up as a restaurant. As you enter the restaurant, you are given a plate and told to take all the food you want and come back for more. The food is great the cakes, cookies, etc come from the bakery fresh every day. Don't forget to put in hiking great, bathing suits, boots, etc as there are plenty of hills and mountains to climb. Take a peak at Rainbow Falls that ascents from the top of a mountain into a raging river. You will never forget this trip and you will want to go back.
