While outdoor beauty abounds in the state of Washington, in addition to the sprawling mountains, lakes, and sea, you’ll also find the fun, the elegant, the educational, and the strange. Washington is a great state that has a wide variety of things to offer.

6. Dr. Jose Rizal Park (Seattle)

This is a great spot for photographers and the place where some of the most iconic photos of downtown Seattle were taken. You’ll also find hiking, picnic areas, an off leash dog park, and, of course, amazing views. Spend an hour or two here.

7. Pike Place Market (Seattle)

Pike Place Market is another iconic Seattle institution. It opened in 1907 and is still operating under the same tradition today. As a place to connect citizens and farmers, Pike Place Market has a year round farmer’s market, craft shops, bakeries, fish markets, and more. Stop by and spend a weekend morning hanging out here to see what all the fuss is about. It’s definitely a must see.

8. Orcas Island (Orcas Island)

There’s a lot to do on this quaint, beautiful island. Go whale watching, biking, or kayaking along Puget Sound. There’s also 5,000 miles of hiking trails and plenty of wildlife to look for. If you like the outdoors but would rather sit on a beach, there’s plenty to choose from, plu shopping, dining, drinking, and small local shops. Stay for a weekend and experience it all.

9. Dayton Historical Depot (Dayton)

Built in 1881, this is the oldest train station in the state. The museum features a small gift shop as well as displays of locally crafted furniture and as well as artifacts from pioneers who settled in the area. Spend about 90 minutes here for the train lover in your family.

10. Frenchman Coulee (Vantage)

If rock climbing is you thing, you have to check out Frenchman Coulee. It’s one of the most popular rock climbing places in the state. The giant pillars that make this such a cool, beautiful place to climb were formed during the last ice age. There are a lot of different trails to climb. http://www.summitpost.org/vantage/151624 trying a few if you’re looking for a new place to climb.

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