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Washington's Can't Miss Top 10!

Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market has claimed to be the oldest operating public farm market in the entire country.

Space Needle

Enjoy Seattle's most popular destination, and the one for which it is most well-known. The Space Needle was unveiled as part of the 1962 World's Fair. The tower is 605 feet tall, and from its observation deck many glean the best view of Seattle in town.

Pioneer Square

One of the most fascinating deluges into the city of Seattle can be found at Pioneer Square, where you'll have access to Bill Speidel's "Underground Tour".

Woodland Park Zoo

Do you love furry creatures and their antics? Head down to the Woodland Park Zoo, which is perfect for a day of fun with the whole family.

Museum of Flight

Visit a world-class flight museum in the city of Seattle! As such, the Museum of Flight houses a fantastically growing collection of everything aeronautical.

Olympic National Park

The state of Washington is home to one of the most fantastically gorgeous parks in the entire nation: Olympic National Park, famous for its hiking trails and sprawling fields of wildflowers. The park is also home to several glaciers which will stun visitors with their sheer size and their brilliant icy white.

Mount Rainier

Towering over 14,000 feet, Mount Rainier is a massive landmark which signifies natural beauty to many Washington residents. The peak dominates the horizon from tens of miles away, and happens to be very near the city of Tacoma. Take a day trip to Mount Rainier, and you'll find many trails which lead to and fro, including a path which leads up to a stunning glacial overlook.

Museum of Glass

Visit a new popular attraction which is becoming more popular each day for its unique approach to exhibition and its sheer uniqueness as a whole. Tacoma's Museum of Glass held its grand opening in 2002, and showcases contemporary art with an emphasis on - you guessed it - glass! After you're done absorbing the exhibits, head to the glass cone, where guests can watch skilled artisans creating works of glass art before their very eyes!

Point Defiance Park

Enjoy natural forests, beautiful saltwater beaches and breathtaking views at this 698-acre Park, among the 20 largest urban parks in the United States.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Enjoying the broad, deep blue sprawl of the Puget Sound as a dramatic backdrop, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is one of the top zoos in the entire country.