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Explore the Cities of Washington State

Even in the Puget Sound urban corridor, Washington State cities never seem far from the dramatically beautiful scenery that characterizes the state. That’s because they're not. In addition to offering a wide variety of urban attractions and cultural pursuits, it's no exaggeration to say that every city in Washington State is within easy striking distance of the state's incomparable natural beauty and the outdoor activities and sightseeing opportunities it offers. Unquestionably, this easy crossover between the best of urban and the best of rural life is one of the truly unique and most enjoyable aspects of life and travel in Washington State. Discover Washington State's great cities here.

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Bellevue

Bellevue

Just a floating bridge away from Seattle, Bellevue is East King County’s business, shopping and cultural hub. It’s also home of one of the Northwest's most acclaimed golf courses.

Chehalis

Chehalis

Chehalis is home to several unique repositories of history, including a Vintage Motorcycle Museum, Vietnam Memorial Museum and the Lewis County Historical Museum, which calls a restored 1912 Burlington Northern Railroad Depot its home. For more information, visit the Lewis County Convention & Visitor Bureau.

Chewelah

Chewelah

Out of Northeastern Washington’s Ponderosa pine forests, Chewelah has blossomed into a recreation and entertainment center. Carved among the conifers is a challenging 27-hole golf course while the town offers two casinos, live theater, a pair of museums and an array of restaurants and motels. For more information, visit the Chewelah Chamber of Commerce.

Eatonville

Eatonville

Halfway between Mount Rainier and Tacoma, rural Eatonville resides 45 minutes from big-city action or big-time escape. It is also home of Northwest Trek, where naturalist-guided tram tours bring visitors face-to-face with free-roaming bison, mountain goats, caribou and other native Northwest animals. For more information, go to Visit Rainier.