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With its skyline dominated by the enormous Space Needle, Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific North West. Known as the Emerald City for it lush evergreen forest setting, Seattle is a vibrant mix of people and places making it one of the finest northern cities to visit at any time of the year.

So big they created a national park in its name, Mount Rainier’s massive snow-capped volcanic cone is clearly visible from Seattle.

The saying, “On a clear day you can see forever” holds a lot of truth for this location. Look out over the region to see features many miles away.

The most northwestern point in the contiguous United States is a place of breathtaking beauty, with rocky headlands providing dramatic ocean views.

The most northwestern point in the contiguous United States is a place of breathtaking beauty, with rocky headlands providing dramatic ocean views.

So big they created a national park in its name, Mount Rainier’s massive snow-capped volcanic cone is clearly visible from Seattle.

The most northwestern point in the contiguous United States is a place of breathtaking beauty, with rocky headlands providing dramatic ocean views.

Secluded and unspoiled, this remote corner of the Olympic Peninsula is known for its fishing opportunities, along with birding and beachcombing.

So big they created a national park in its name, Mount Rainier’s massive snow-capped volcanic cone is clearly visible from Seattle.

So big they created a national park in its name, Mount Rainier’s massive snow-capped volcanic cone is clearly visible from Seattle.

This rainforest-covered peninsula with Mount Olympus at its center is a glorious side trip from Seattle.

This rainforest-covered peninsula with Mount Olympus at its center is a glorious side trip from Seattle.

Immerse yourself in the lush, primordial environment of this carefully preserved temperate rain forest with its extraordinary range of plant and animal life.

So big they created a national park in its name, Mount Rainier’s massive snow-capped volcanic cone is clearly visible from Seattle.

From its location on Queen Anne Hill, this small park provides the perfect vantage point to admire Seattle’s Space Needle, skyline and Mount Rainier.

This rainforest-covered peninsula with Mount Olympus at its center is a glorious side trip from Seattle.

Take the 1.5-hour drive north of Portland to see this National Volcanic Monument and a blast zone in repair.

This Pacific Northwest state features rugged ocean shores, majestic mountains, striking art and great golf.

This rainforest-covered peninsula with Mount Olympus at its center is a glorious side trip from Seattle.

This rainforest-covered peninsula with Mount Olympus at its center is a glorious side trip from Seattle.

Take the 1.5-hour drive north of Portland to see this National Volcanic Monument and a blast zone in repair.

Seattle’s birthplace and oldest neighborhood is set in the National Historic District overlooking Elliot Bay.