Located on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, this massive national park encompasses several different ecosystems. You can climb the towering snow-capped peaks of Mt. Olympus, discover old-growth forests or hike over 70 miles of wild coastline. Also, if you spend the evening here, you'll discover that the lack of light pollution makes this an amazing place to see the night sky.

To celebrate its status as the sister city of Sapporo in Japan, Portland has an impressive 12-acre tea garden. You can take a tranquil walk along the waters in the Strolling Pond Garden or explore waterfalls in the Natural Garden. While you’re there, make sure you visit the authentic teahouse and experience a traditional tea ceremony.

Located in Seattle, this modern exhibition showcases Dale Chihuly’s stunning glass artwork. You can explore the exhibition’s three areas – the Garden, the Glasshouse, and the Interior. In the Glasshouse area, you’ll find an impressive 100 foot long sculpture and Chihuly’s longest suspended masterpiece. It’s a fascinating collection and well-worth a visit.

Covering 410 acres, Washington Park has tons to offer. Here, you can visit Oregon Zoo, home to over 1800 animals, the World Forestry Center, Hoyt Arboretum, Portland’s Children Museum, and much more. You can also explore the oldest public rose test garden, or take a ride on 1950s narrow gauge railway.

Not far from Seattle’s Space Needle is the Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP, which houses exhibits covering everything from the art of fantasy, to horror cinema, to science fiction. Perhaps its biggest attraction, is the collection of artefacts, handwritten lyrics, and musical instruments from Seattle-born musicians Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain.