10 days in Abilene & Washington State Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States travel route planner
Start: Abilene
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Abilene
— 1 night
Fly to Portland International Airport, Drive to Goldendale
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Goldendale
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Drive
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Seattle
— 3 nights
Drive
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Anacortes, Fidalgo Island
— 1 night
Ferry
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Orcas Island
— 1 night
Ferry to Anacortes, Drive to Port Townsend
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Port Townsend
— 2 nights
Drive to Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Fly to Abilene
End: Abilene
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Abilene — 1 night

Abilene is a city in Taylor and Jones counties in West Texas, United States. Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): see the sky in a new way at Morgan Jones Planetarium, then contemplate the long history of Fort Phantom Hill, then meet the residents at Abilene Zoo, and finally see the interesting displays at Frontier Texas!.
To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Abilene tour site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Abilene. July in Abilene sees daily highs of 95°F and lows of 73°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 25th (Tue) before leaving for Goldendale.
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To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Abilene tour site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Abilene. July in Abilene sees daily highs of 95°F and lows of 73°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 25th (Tue) before leaving for Goldendale.
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Goldendale — 1 night

Goldendale is a rural agricultural city and county seat of Klickitat County, Washington, United States, near the Columbia River Gorge. Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): do a tasting at Cascade Cliffs Vineyard & Winery, explore the world behind art at Maryhill Museum of Art, then make a trip to Stonehenge Memorial, and finally do a tasting at Maryhill Winery.
For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Goldendale road trip planning site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Abilene to Goldendale. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Abilene to Goldendale. Traveling from Abilene in July, expect Goldendale to be slightly colder, temps between 90°F and 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car to Seattle.
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For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Goldendale road trip planning site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Abilene to Goldendale. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Abilene to Goldendale. Traveling from Abilene in July, expect Goldendale to be slightly colder, temps between 90°F and 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car to Seattle.
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Seattle — 3 nights

Emerald City
Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.Appreciate the collections at Chihuly Garden and Glass and LeMay - America's Car Museum. Explore hidden gems such as Puget Sound Express and Chateau Ste. Michelle Vineyards. Change things up with these side-trips from Seattle: Tacoma (Museum of Glass & Chihuly Bridge of Glass). And it doesn't end there: browse the fresh offerings at Pike Place Market, take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, and look for gifts at Chukar Cherries.
To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Seattle trip itinerary builder site.
Getting from Goldendale to Seattle by car takes about 4 hours. When traveling from Goldendale in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Seattle, with highs around 79°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can go by car to Anacortes.
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Anacortes, Fidalgo Island — 1 night
Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): look for gifts at Olive Shoppe Ginger Grater la Conner, then walk around Washington Park, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Anacortes day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Seattle to Anacortes takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of train and taxi. In July, Anacortes is slightly colder than Seattle - with highs of 74°F and lows of 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Orcas Island.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Anacortes day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Seattle to Anacortes takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of train and taxi. In July, Anacortes is slightly colder than Seattle - with highs of 74°F and lows of 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Orcas Island.
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Orcas Island — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): admire the majestic nature at Moran State Park and then get up close to creatures of the deep with Outer Island Expeditions.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Orcas Island tour itinerary planner.
You can ride a ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island in 2 hours. July in Orcas Island sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Port Townsend.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Orcas Island tour itinerary planner.
You can ride a ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island in 2 hours. July in Orcas Island sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Port Townsend.
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Port Townsend — 2 nights

Port Townsend is a city in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. On the 1st (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at Fort Worden State Park, then steep yourself in history at The Starrett House Inn, then see majestic marine mammals with Puget Sound Express, and finally view the masterpieces at Port Townsend Gallery.
For traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Port Townsend visit planning app.
Getting from Orcas Island to Port Townsend by combination of ferry and car takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus. While traveling from Orcas Island, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Port Townsend, ranging from highs of 68°F to lows of 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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For traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Port Townsend visit planning app.
Getting from Orcas Island to Port Townsend by combination of ferry and car takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus. While traveling from Orcas Island, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Port Townsend, ranging from highs of 68°F to lows of 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Washington State travel guide
The Evergreen State
A state with two distinct faces, Washington features a landscape split apart by the Cascade Mountains, separating the damp forested areas to the west from the irrigated farmland to the east. Named after the country's first president, Washington is the second most populous state in the western United States. Nearly 60 percent of its population lives in the Seattle metropolitan area, one of the state's most popular holiday destinations. A land of over 1,000 dams, Washington is a leading producer of products as diverse as wine, lumber, apples, hops, pears, and potatoes. A big contributor to the nation's manufacturing industries, the state also boasts a cosmopolitan culture with plenty of sightseeing opportunities and a selection of small cafes, bars, and restaurants.