By emma hynes
The beauty of Washington State is endless. It’s packed with fantastic weekend getaways that offer something for everyone – from serene nature escapes to vibrant small towns and adventure-packed parks.
There’s plenty of adventure right within driving distance. Here are some incredible weekend trips in Washington, and all the details you’ll need to plan your getaway.
Once a struggling logging town, this area reinvented itself in the 1960s with Bavarian architecture, German eateries and festive traditions that now attract visitors year-round.
This park offers an incredible variety of landscapes from moss-draped temperate rainforests in the Hoh and Quinault Valleys, to the snow-capped peaks of Hurricane Ridge.
San Juan Island features Friday Harbor, a walkable town with shops and galleries, plus Lime Kiln Point State Park, one of the best places in the world to spot orcas from shore.
The main islands – San Juan, Orcas and Lopez –each offer unique experiences.
The park offers a dramatic range of landscapes, from glacier-carved valleys and subalpine meadows bursting with wildflowers to old-growth forests and cascading waterfalls.
Nature lovers can explore miles of trails at places like Whatcom Falls Park and the Chuckanut Mountains, or take a scenic drive along Chuckanut Drive for panoramic views of the coastline.
Home to over 120 wineries, the region is a paradise for wine lovers, with varietals like Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot taking center stage.
Beyond wine, Walla Walla features a vibrant downtown filled with art galleries, farm-to-table restaurants and locally owned boutiques.
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