It’s no exaggeration to say that there’s something for everyone in Washington. You can live in the mountains, surrounded by wheat fields, by a lake, or even right on the ocean. You can go from being surrounded by nothing but nature to the heart of our biggest city in an hour or less. And you can also have some incredibly unique experiences.
These are a few of those amazing experiences we think should be on every Washingtonian’s must-do list. And if you’ve already done some of these things, perhaps it’s time to experience them all over again.
- Go to Viking Fest in Poulsbo.
Poulsbo Viking Fest Facebook Every May, our Little Norway hosts its annual Viking Fest. The festival itself is a blast, and the city of Poulsbo is undeniably charming.
- Stay in a train-themed hotel.
Michelle R / Yelp This is the Hobo Inn in Elbe. The Red Caboose Getaway in Sequim is another excellent choice.
- Have a meal or a milkshake at Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle in Spokane.
Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle Facebook This impossible-to-miss eatery offers a totally unique dining experience.
- Spend a night at Treehouse Point in Issaquah.
Treehouse Point You’ll never forget an experience like this.
- See as many of our state’s surreal spots as you can.
Wayne Stadler / Flickr Neah Bay, the Columbia River Gorge… the list goes on.
- Explore our rural areas.
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr Never underestimate the charm that can only be found out in the boonies.
- Go on a waterfalls-themed road trip.
Jasperdo / Flickr Check out the beautiful route we mapped out here.
- Take a ride on the Polar Express.
Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum Facebook Whether you have young children or you’re just a kid at heart, this Polar Express train ride is an amazing experience.
- Ride the Seattle Great Wheel.
Devo S. / Yelp You won’t find views like this anywhere else in Washington.
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Poulsbo Viking Fest Facebook
Every May, our Little Norway hosts its annual Viking Fest. The festival itself is a blast, and the city of Poulsbo is undeniably charming.
Michelle R / Yelp
This is the Hobo Inn in Elbe. The Red Caboose Getaway in Sequim is another excellent choice.
Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle Facebook
This impossible-to-miss eatery offers a totally unique dining experience.
Treehouse Point
You’ll never forget an experience like this.
Wayne Stadler / Flickr
Neah Bay, the Columbia River Gorge… the list goes on.
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr
Never underestimate the charm that can only be found out in the boonies.
Jasperdo / Flickr
Check out the beautiful route we mapped out here.
Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum Facebook
Whether you have young children or you’re just a kid at heart, this Polar Express train ride is an amazing experience.
Devo S. / Yelp
You won’t find views like this anywhere else in Washington.
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