26 days in Washington State Itinerary

Spokane is a city located in the state of Washington in the northwestern United States. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Mon): stop by Auntie's Bookstore, walk around Riverfront Park, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Manito Park. On the next day, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Aloysius Church, don't miss a visit to St. John's Cathedral, and then hike along Iller Creek Conservation Area.

To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Spokane trip itinerary planner.

Toronto, Canada to Spokane is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. Traveling from Toronto to Spokane, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Toronto in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Spokane, with lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Mount Rainier National Park.

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Spend the 6th (Wed) wandering through the wild on Discover Nature. On the 9th (Sat), hike the day away at Camp Muir Trail. And it doesn't end there: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier, explore the activities along Reflection Lakes, admire the sheer force of Comet Falls, and hike along Skyline Trail.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Mount Rainier National Park online journey planner.

You can fly from Spokane to Mount Rainier National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Mount Rainier National Park can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can 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.

Go for a jaunt from Olympic National Park to Quinault to see Merriman Falls about 58 minutes away. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Ruby Beach, take a peaceful walk through Olympic National Park, explore the activities along Lake Crescent, and take a memorable drive along Olympic Peninsula Loop Drive.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Mount Rainier National Park to Olympic National Park. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to travel to North Cascades National Park.

North Cascades National Park calls visitors to its rugged landscape of high mountain peaks tipped with about 300 glaciers.

Change things up with these side-trips from North Cascades National Park: North Cascades Vintage Aircraft Museum (in Concrete) and Rainbow Falls (in Stehekin). There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Washington Pass, cruise along N Cascades Hwy, get great views at Diablo Lake Vista Point, and admire the sheer force of Ladder Creek Falls.

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Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to North Cascades National Park with the Route module. In September, daily temperatures in North Cascades National Park can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to travel to Orcas Island.

Change things up with a short trip to Catchmore Charters in Anacortes (about 1h 25 min away). Spend the 20th (Wed) exploring nature at Sucia Island State Park.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from North Cascades National Park to Orcas Island. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can catch the ferry to Friday Harbor.

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 22nd (Fri): see majestic marine mammals with San Juan Safaris and then relax and rejuvenate at Lavendera Massage. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at The Whale Museum, then take in the history at American Camp, then immerse yourself in nature at Lime Kiln Point State Park, and finally find something for the whole family at Zip San Juan.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Friday Harbor trip planner.

Traveling by ferry from Orcas Island to Friday Harbor takes 1.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Dedicate the 27th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, and pick up some local products at Pike Place Market.

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Traveling by flight from Friday Harbor to Seattle takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or ride a ferry. Traveling from Friday Harbor in September, Seattle is a bit warmer at night with lows of 15°C. On the 29th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.