February 12-28, 2010

March 12-21, 2010

Explore Washington State During the Vancouver 2010 Olympics

A Short Trip Away From the Games

If you're traveling to or from the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games, why not complete your Pacific Northwest experience by seeing some of Washington?

Just a few hours south of Vancouver, British Columbia, Seattle is the epicenter of Washington's world-class urban experiences—entertainment venues, museums, shopping, and restaurants serving delicious Northwest cuisine. And the surrounding Olympic Peninsula, Puget Sound and Cascade Range offer rare natural beauty and exciting outdoor activities.

So start planning your Pacific Northwest getaway today.

Featured Getaways

  • A view of Beacon Rock along the Columbia River Gorge.

    Columbia River Gorge, Mount St. Helens – 4 days

    Columbia River Gorge, Vancouver, Mount St. Helens, Lewis & Clark Trail, Multnomah Falls, Pacific Ocean, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment

    The Columbia River Gorge is one of the most stunning natural areas in the United States. Carved over thousands of years by the powerful Columbia River, this natural wonder offers visitors dramatic landscapes and peaceful escapes.

  • A woman samples a Spokane area variety at a downtown bistro.

    Spokane, Tri-Cities & Yakima – 5 days

    Spokane, Tri-Cities, Yakima, Kennewick, Wineries

    Washington on the eastern side of the Cascade Range offers as many delights as the western side. Heralded as one of the finest wine-growing regions in the world, Eastern Washington is a wine-enthusiast's dream. And with plenty of art galleries, clubs, brew pubs and boutiques, the attractions go far beyond the fruit of the vine.

  • A view of Mt. Rainier from Bench Lake.

    Mount Rainer – 3 days

    Cascade Range, Crystal Mountain, Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford, Mineral Lake, Eatonville

    Experience what National Geographic calls "one of America's grandest, most spectacular drives." From the Cascade Mountains to the Columbia River Valley, there are endless opportunities for exploring the outdoors, encountering breath-taking landscapes, and seeing Washington at its finest.

  • Pacific Coast Scenic Byway

    Port Angeles, Forks, LaPush, Quinault, Long Beach, Ilwaco, Raymond

    Come journey one of the nations most beautifully stunning drives along the Pacific Coast ocean. This 360-mile route along the dramatic Washington State coastline features the longest natural beach in the United States, seafood and culinary delights, watchable wildlife, historic museums and forts, and rain forests with record-sized trees.

    Please note that this route stays open year round.

  • Mountains to Sound Greenway Scenic Byway

    Seattle, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, Cle Elum, Roslyn

    Stretching along Interstate-90 from Seattle to the high desert of central Washington is one of the most spectacular journeys in the Pacific Northwest. The Greenway takes you through small towns and famous movie backdrops, with plenty of detours for adventure, tasty treats and relaxation.

    Please note that this route is open year round but occasionally is closed due to winter weather conditions. Please check the Washington State Department of Transportation Web site for closures and other updated information.

Getting Around

World Class Sports in WA

paired figure skaters, man holding woman

Upcoming sporting events bringing world-class athletes to Washington State.

U.S. Figure Skating Championships

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