introduction

Seattle is the largest and busiest city in the state of Washington. Seattle has a twin city, Tacoma. The local airport is Seattle-Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA) and is localized as Sea-Tac. Seattle, Tacoma, and the neighboring metropolitan areas have a lot of places to visit and enjoy. You can also drive north, up to Vancouver, Canada.

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when to visit

The best time to visit Seattle-Tacoma is from mid-May to early October, when it's most likely for you to experience warm weather. It is also advised to visit for 4-5 days, so that you can explore the attractions below and many more. 

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main attractions

1. Olympic NP

   • Hikes to viewpoints 

   • Viewpoints

   • Boating 

2. Seattle Space Needle

   • Viewpoints​

3. Rialto Beach

   • Beach activities

4. Mt. Rainier NP

   • Hikes to viewpoints (Warning: could be covered in snow and ice. Use extreme caution.)

   • Viewpoints

5. Boeing Future of Museum 

   • Physical Museum

   • Informational Theater

6. City of Sequim

   • Lavender fields and lavender product shops

7. North Cascades National Park Service Complex

   • Power plant exploration

   • Hikes to viewpoints 

   • Viewpoints 

8. Klondike Gold Rush NHP

   • Physical Museum 

   • Informational Theater 

9. Chittenden Locks

   • Locks

   • Fish Ladders

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If you do decide to travel to the Seattle-Tacoma area, we at TWN hope you enjoy your trip!

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By Mihir Gupta