14 days in Washington State & Pacific Northwest Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip itinerary planner
Start: London
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Seattle
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Foot to Seattle Boeing Field, Fly to Friday Harbor
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
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North Cascades National Park
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Rockport
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Snoqualmie Pass
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Olympic National Park
— 3 nights
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Portland
— 3 nights
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Seattle — 3 nights
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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.Dedicate the 4th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, explore the wide array of goods at Nordstrom, admire the masterpieces at Seattle Art Museum, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Seattle road trip planning website.
London, UK to Seattle is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from London to Seattle due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from London in August: highs in Seattle hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to travel to Friday Harbor.
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island — 1 night
The tiny town of Friday Harbor is the largest village on the San Juan Islands, and it fits within just 2.6 km (1 sq mi) of space.Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): get in on the family fun at Zip San Juan, then see the interesting displays at The Whale Museum, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
To find where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Friday Harbor driving holiday planner.
You can fly from Seattle to Friday Harbor in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle and flight; or ride a ferry. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Seattle in August: high temperatures in Friday Harbor hover around 27°C and lows are around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to travel to North Cascades National Park.
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North Cascades National Park — 1 night
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North Cascades National Park calls visitors to its rugged landscape of high mountain peaks tipped with about 300 glaciers.On the 6th (Sat), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Washington Pass and then take some stellar pictures from Diablo Lake Vista Point.
For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the North Cascades National Park trip itinerary builder app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Friday Harbor to North Cascades National Park. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel to Rockport.
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Rockport — 1 night
Rockport is a census-designated place (CDP) in Skagit County, Washington, United States. To plan Rockport vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.
Explore your travel options from North Cascades National Park to Rockport with the Route module. In August, daily temperatures in Rockport can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. On the 7th (Sun), you're off to Snoqualmie Pass.
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Explore your travel options from North Cascades National Park to Rockport with the Route module. In August, daily temperatures in Rockport can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. On the 7th (Sun), you're off to Snoqualmie Pass.
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Snoqualmie Pass — 1 night
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On the 8th (Mon), go for a walk through Franklin Falls and then explore the activities along Kachess Lake.
To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Snoqualmie Pass travel route planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Rockport to Snoqualmie Pass. Traveling from Rockport in August, expect nights in Snoqualmie Pass to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Olympic National Park.
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To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Snoqualmie Pass travel route planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Rockport to Snoqualmie Pass. Traveling from Rockport in August, expect nights in Snoqualmie Pass to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Olympic National Park.
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Olympic National Park — 3 nights
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In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.Olympic National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: cruise along Hurricane Ridge, admire the sheer force of Murhut Falls, kick back and relax at Ruby Beach, and delve into the lush surroundings at Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center.
To see photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Olympic National Park online sightseeing planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Snoqualmie Pass to Olympic National Park. August in Olympic National Park sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Portland.
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Portland — 3 nights
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City of Roses
A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, admire the natural beauty at Lan Su Chinese Garden, then admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, then take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden, and finally stroll around Hoyt Arboretum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sat): stroll around Laurelhurst Park, then awaken your taste buds at Cellar Door Wine Tours, and then hike along Forest Park.
For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Portland route planner.
Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Portland with the Route module. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Olympic National Park in August, with highs in Portland at 34°C and lows at 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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.
San Juan Islands travel guide
Experience island living Pacific Northwest-style by visiting the San Juan Islands. Of the 176 named islands here, Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan are the three that cater to visitors. Orca whales roam the waters from April to September, and rolling farmland inland gives way to small coastal towns filled with art galleries and boutiques. The islands' small mountains offer vistas over the water to the snow-capped peaks of the Olympic mountain range. The island region offers prime sea kayaking, biking tours, birding, and saltwater fishing. The populated isles attract a lot of summer tourism but remain quiet the remainder of the year.
