Washingtons biggest draw is its biggest city, Seattle. With a rich cultural history, the city has strong maritime roots and is the birthplace to some of the most important genres of modern times.
Visitors to Washington State will find picture-perfect countryside with traditional farms, quilted pastures, peaceful villages and lazy rivers. You'll also meet alternative farmers pioneering off-beat agriculture, artists opening their studios to visitors and cottage crafters selling everything from herbs and honey to flowers and mushrooms.
The state may not be the obvious holiday destination, but there is no shortage of things to see and do.Want to hike, bike, boat or fish for salmon? Explore charming seaside villages? Watch killer whales, bald eagles, falcons, otters and seals? Or paddle a kayak,scuba dive, climb a mountain top, wander a lonely beach or swim in a forest-fringed lake? It's all here, and more besides.
Washingtons coastline is strewn with countless islands, big and small. They encompass a wide range of landscapes, from remote and rocky to those with white sandy beaches and bustling towns. The most famous group of islands are the San Juans, and after a visit there you will understand why. They are strewn like emeralds across the cobalt sea.
Washington is a great winter recreation. Visitors will find here an abundance of first-class downhill skiing within easy range of Seattle. And cross-country resorts, sleigh riding, snow-boarding, snow-mobiling and dog sledding are all equally handy.
Healthy family fun can be found everywhere... in Puget Sound's small towns, at Seattle's Experience Music Project or in Mount Rainier's wildflower meadows. Then there are animal farms, seaplane rides, air shows, steam trains, spooky caves and dude ranches.
