12 days in Washington State Itinerary

Goldendale is a rural agricultural city and county seat of Klickitat County, Washington, United States, near the Columbia River Gorge. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Presby Museum, then pause for some photo ops at Stonehenge Memorial, then admire the masterpieces at Maryhill Museum of Art, and finally learn about winemaking at Cascade Cliffs Vineyard & Winery.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Goldendale trip planner.

Abilene to Goldendale is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. In March, Goldendale is little chillier than Abilene - with highs of 58°F and lows of 38°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can go by car to Seattle.

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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Chihuly Garden and Glass and Pike Place Market. Your inner history buff will appreciate Bruce Lee Grave Site and Pioneer Square. Explore Seattle's surroundings by going to Tacoma (LeMay - America's Car Museum, Museum of Glass, &more). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, walk around Kerry Park, meet the residents at Seattle Aquarium, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint James Cathedral.

To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Seattle online trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Goldendale to Seattle in 4 hours. In March, daytime highs in Seattle are 56°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can go by car to Anacortes.

Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): immerse yourself in nature at Fort Casey State Park, then examine the collection at Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, and then stroll around Deception Pass State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Mon): stop by Olive Shoppe Ginger Grater la Conner, walk around Washington Park, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

For other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Anacortes attractions website.

You can drive from Seattle to Anacortes in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or do a combination of train and taxi. In March, daily temperatures in Anacortes can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to drive to Port Townsend.

Port Townsend is a city in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): steep yourself in history at The Starrett House Inn, get up close to creatures of the deep with Puget Sound Express, then get a taste of the local shopping with Port Townsend Gallery, and finally admire the majestic nature at Fort Worden State Park.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Port Townsend trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Anacortes to Port Townsend takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 54°F in March, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel to Olympic National Park.

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

On the 29th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Rialto Beach and then enjoy the sand and surf at Ruby Beach.

For maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Olympic National Park online vacation planner.

Explore your travel options from Port Townsend to Olympic National Park with the Route module. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Port Townsend in March since evenings lows in Olympic National Park dip to 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel to Vancouver.

Vancouver is a city on the north bank of the Columbia River in the U.S. State of Washington, and the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon. Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): contemplate the long history of George C. Marshall House, then contemplate the long history of Fort Vancouver | National Historic Site, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Officers' Row.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Vancouver online vacation builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Olympic National Park to Vancouver. While traveling from Olympic National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Vancouver, ranging from highs of 57°F to lows of 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can travel back home.