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Updated Apr 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂6.1
    4.7/5
    119 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 572 reviews
    "Rainier Mountain Park is really beautiful, it is very representative of many natural landscapes in the United States, whether it is day, morning or night, it is very worth visiting, there are very rich ecological and natural scenery, and there are quite a lot of people to visit."
    Pierce County
    92.8km from Seattle
    Highlights: The snow-capped Mount Rainier is the high point of the Karst Mountains, a well-known active volcano in the continental United States. Primitive forests, plateau meadows, canyons and waterfalls are all characteristic natural landscapes in the Pacific Northwest, and wild animals and plants are everywhere, attracting people from all over the world to come to pilgrimage. 1. Paradise Point Paradise Point is a popular attraction in the national park, with heavy snow in winter and endless wildflowers in summer. At the same time, there is also a very unique Paradise Inn (ParadiseInn), with a solid log structure, a smooth cobblestone fireplace and a snow-capped forest outside the window, which makes people feel like they are in paradise, away from the noise. 2. Sunrise Point Sunrise Point, located on the north side of Mount Rainier, is a high point in the national park and a good place to watch the mountains. Here you can not only enjoy the magnificent spectacle of the glaciers, but also overlook another beautiful Mount Baker (Mt. Baker) and the Pacific Ocean in the park.
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  • No.2
    󰺂6.1
    4.6/5
    104 Review
    "Students in Canada rarely post photos and tourist information about the scenery, but this is an exception for the national park, not only compared with Banfu and Jiuzhaigou, but also rare praise and support."
    Jefferson County
    97.7km from Seattle
    Highlights: Olympic National Park has temperate rainforest. As a national natural heritage, it incorporates the largest existing nature reserve in North America - the Pacific Coast Wilderness. In addition, you can also enjoy the snow-capped mountains covered by glaciers, and the primitive and rough beauty of nature is preserved. This makes it an ideal habitat for wild animals. 1. Hurricane Ridge The entrance to Hurricane Ridge is popular because it is easy to walk. At the end of the road, you can overlook the magnificent view of Mt. Olympus (Mt. Olympus) and other main peaks. If you are lucky, you can also spot Roosevelt elk. In addition to being suitable for hiking in summer, there is also one of the two major ski runs in the national park, which is a famous place for winter skiing. 2. Crescent Lake (Lake Crescent) Crescent Lake is very popular for boating and fishing. There are older wooden cottages in the park. Starting from the south bank of Crescent Lake, you can reach it by walking through the ancient forest for 1 mile. Marymere Falls is another magnificent sight. 3. HohRiver Rainforest (HohRiverRainforest) The HohRiver Rainforest at the end of the 19-mile-long HohRiverRoad is a Tolkien-esque maze of ferns and moss-covered trees, and it’s still a movie twilight The filming location of the City of Light (Twilight), if you want to familiarize yourself with the complex landforms and exquisite natural ecosystems in this area, you can even come to hiking and camping. 4. Lake Quinault Lake Quinault is a beautiful glacial lake surrounded by lush peaks. It is not only a famous place for fishing and boating, but also famous for growing some of the oldest trees in the United States. . There are all kinds of hotels and restaurants here, so if you have enough time, you might as well stay for a night.
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  • No.3
    󰺂5.0
    4.5/5
    31 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6329 reviews
    "such a fun time even in the rain. beautiful place to spend some nice time in nature and take gorgeous photos."
    Portland
    >100km from Seattle
    Highlights: The Portland Japanese Garden is a 5.5-acre traditional Japanese garden nestled in Washington Park. The garden was opened to the public in 1967. The Portland Garden combines Western forms and Japanese elements very well.Traditionally designed, gardens generally contain three elements representing the earth: stone represents mountains and islands, water represents center and purity, and plants represent color and growth. These themes are evident in the Portland Japanese Garden. The Japanese Garden focuses more on the sophistication and beauty of gardening. You can see redwood trees from the West Coast of the United States and plants with Japanese characteristics. Of course, you can see small waterfalls and water flowing between rocks everywhere.The Portland Japanese Garden is a masterpiece of Japanese gardens outside of Japan. It also holds some activities and cultural festivals every year, attracting more than 200,000 tourists almost every year.
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  • No.4
    󰺂4.9
    4.6/5
    96 Review
    From26.78
    "Boeing Aircraft Factory is a very huge company, here you can see a large number of Boeing passenger aircraft docked far away, are relatively large models, the airport is also a large order volume, several huge assembly plants are very tall buildings."
    Paine Field-Lake Stickney
    35.2km from Seattle
    Highlights: The Boeing Aircraft Factory is an interactive exhibition hall invested and established by the Boeing Company. It is a big show for visitors to show aerospace technology and concepts. It is not just a place to show the history of human spaceflight. It is more important to show everyone Development of modern airliners and future aircraft. It has the world's largest aircraft assembly factory. With the official debut of the B-787 Dreamliner, the sixth factory has also come out one after another, as well as the factory that built the world's largest passenger aircraft at that time, the B-747. Entering the museum, the Boeing journey begins, you can learn all the history and interesting facts of Boeing aircraft.
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  • No.5
    󰺂4.8
    4.5/5
    55 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1230 reviews
    "How this attraction doesn’t have unanimous five stars is beyond me. The scenery is beautiful there are hikes for all fitness levels. Waterfalls galore. If I were you I’d skip Multnomah and go to Horsetail instead."
    Hood River
    >100km from Seattle
    Highlights: Columbia River Valley National Scenic Area near Portland is one of the best places to appreciate the natural fall colors. If you are not traveling in the fall, you should not miss this scenery. Located in the Rocky Mountains, the Columbia River, the fourth largest river in the United States, forms a winding valley of more than 1,000 kilometers at the junction of Oregon and Washington State. If the weather is good, the sparkling water on the river is very beautiful. The valley area is more famous for its several waterfalls. Multnomah Waterfall is divided into two sections, the upper section is 165 meters apart and the lower section is 21 meters. The lower section of the waterfall is more observable and extraordinary due to its larger width. It's also an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, where people enjoy whitewater kayaking for a thrill.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Seattle?
Some Best Things to Do near Seattle include:Mount Rainier National Park|Olympic National Park|Portland Japanese Garden|Boeing Future of Flight​|Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Seattle?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Seattle include:Mount Rainier National Park:4.7|Olympic National Park:4.6|Portland Japanese Garden:4.5|Boeing Future of Flight​:4.6|Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area:4.5
Where are Best Things to Do near Seattle located?
The Best Things to Do near Seattle are mainly located in:Mount Rainier National Park:Pierce County|Olympic National Park:Jefferson County|Portland Japanese Garden:Portland|Boeing Future of Flight​:Paine Field-Lake Stickney|Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area:Hood River