Washington state Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:37:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Washington state Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Top Things to Do in Seattle, Washington This Summer https://travelerdreams.com/top-things-to-do-in-seattle-washington-this-summer/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:31:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=19204 Seattle, Washington may have a reputation for being a rainy city, but the truth is that during summer it hardly rains at all. The weather is typically warm and dry with temperatures averaging in the high 70s, so it’s easy to venture out and explore knowing that you’ll be comfortable. This city has no shortage […]

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]]> Seattle, Washington may have a reputation for being a rainy city, but the truth is that during summer it hardly rains at all. The weather is typically warm and dry with temperatures averaging in the high 70s, so it’s easy to venture out and explore knowing that you’ll be comfortable. This city has no shortage of fun offerings for tourists and locals to do year round, and good weather brings even more opportunities to get out and have a good time. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite things to do in Seattle come summertime.

Ferry to an Island

Seattle’s location on the Puget Sound is a short ferry ride away from several islands off the coast of Washington that are also worth a visit. Enjoy views of the city against the Olympic mountains on the way to islands like Vashon or Bainbridge without having to worry about being cold on the way. 

Head to the Beach

While beautiful year round, most of the area’s beaches are too cold to enjoy outside the summer months. We definitely recommend taking advantage of the warm weather by heading to the beach when the air is warm and the sun is shining. Our favorite Seattle beaches are Alki Beach and Golden Gardens Park.

Go Berry Picking

Washington is the largest berry producing state in the U.S. and there are plenty of places where tourists and locals can pick their own berries as well. One of our favorite places to pick fruit is Johnson Berry Farm.

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]]> 3 Spectacular Museums in Seattle, Washington That You Shouldn’t Miss For the World https://travelerdreams.com/3-spectacular-museums-in-seattle-washington-that-you-shouldnt-miss-for-the-world/ Wed, 18 May 2022 08:45:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=18559 Seattle is one of the most spectacular cities that the West Coast has in store and it’s worth the visit for its thriving cultural scene alone. The museums in the largest city of Washington are truly top of the line and they cover a wide range of topics, from art and history to science and […]

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]]> Seattle is one of the most spectacular cities that the West Coast has in store and it’s worth the visit for its thriving cultural scene alone. The museums in the largest city of Washington are truly top of the line and they cover a wide range of topics, from art and history to science and technology. Here are three amazing museums that will make you fall in love with Seattle and never look back.

Seattle Art Museum

If you can’t resist exploring art museums in each new city you go to, this is the best one you’ll find in all of Seattle. In addition to the main museum in downtown Seattle featuring 25,000 pieces, there are several more cultural institutions under SAM’s jurisdiction including the Olympic Sculpture Park and the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

The Museum of Flight

Seattle is home to the world’s largest private air and space museum, which welcomes half a million visitors every year. The Museum of Flight has many historic aircraft and space vehicles on display, but it also runs many educational programs.

Museum of Pop Culture

The Museum of Pop Culture has only been around since 2020, but that didn’t stop it from growing into one of Seattle’s top attractions. It’s housed inside a modern building by the famed architect Frank Gehry, and its collection covers everything from science fiction, video games, and music, with a special focus on the iconic Seattle musician Jimi Hendrix.

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]]> Educational Places to Take Your Kids in Seattle https://travelerdreams.com/educational-places-to-take-your-kids-in-seattle/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=16143 Seattle is a large, beautiful city with lots of things to do for people of all ages. If you find yourself there with your family, you may be wondering what attractions will be kid-friendly while also having some educational value so your kids come home having learned something as well as having had fun. Here […]

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]]> Seattle is a large, beautiful city with lots of things to do for people of all ages. If you find yourself there with your family, you may be wondering what attractions will be kid-friendly while also having some educational value so your kids come home having learned something as well as having had fun. Here are some educational places you can take children in the city.

Pacific Science Center

The Pacific Science Center is perfect for older kids who are curious about the world around them, or generally interested in STEM. In addition to hands-on and virtual science exhibits, it has an iMax theatre and a musical laser light show! Currently, tickets are available for the “Hockey: Faster Than Ever” exhibit, which is perfect for science and sports fans alike.

Wings Over Washington

This show is an experience for all five senses! It’s a virtual tour of the best and most interesting parts of Washington State, and will give your kids a chance to see natural and manmade local wonders that will keep them enraptured for the duration of the show.

Seattle Aquarium

If you’re not from the Pacific Northwest, then the Seattle Aquarium will be a unique educational experience for your kids. This aquarium focuses entirely on aquatic life from the Pacific Northwest, meaning it’s a must-see if your kids love animals or science.

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]]> The Best Lakes for Boating in Washington State https://travelerdreams.com/the-best-lakes-for-boating-in-washington-state/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:42:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=14733 The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful parts of America, with mountains, glaciers, forests, and of course, lakes. If your preferred method of enjoying nature is rowing to the middle of a big, peaceful lake, then this area is a great option for your next getaway. Since you may not want to bother […]

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]]> The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful parts of America, with mountains, glaciers, forests, and of course, lakes. If your preferred method of enjoying nature is rowing to the middle of a big, peaceful lake, then this area is a great option for your next getaway. Since you may not want to bother with bringing you passport, here are some beautiful lakes in Washington State where you can enjoy the Pacific Northwest without crossing the border

Lake Chelan

This lake’s 50.5-mile stretch is flanked by two towns on its north and south ends— Chelan, which is very tourist-friendly, in the south, and Stehekin in the north, which is only reachable by boat, seaplane, or ferry. In between the towns, the lake draws water adventurers every year and has lots of opportunities for different sports.

Pearrygin Lake

Pearrygin Lake in the Methow Valley is bordered by a state park named for the lake. From the state park, there is a large boat launch available throughout the boating season, and lots of campgrounds to boat to. There’s also swimming and fishing available to anyone who wants to take part.

Mowich Lake

The largest lake in Mount Rainier State Park, Mowich is fed mostly by snowmelt and is incredibly cold year-round. You can get there by driving all the way to the end of State Highway 165, and boating is only available to non-motorized boats but is a lovely experienced for canoers and kayakers among others.

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]]> The Best Tulip Festivals in the US This Spring https://travelerdreams.com/the-best-tulip-festivals-in-the-us-this-spring/ Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:38:59 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=781 If you’ve ever dreamed about visiting the beautiful tulip fields in the Netherlands, but you unfortunately haven’t had the chance to travel to the country of windmills and clogs, don’t be sad. Breathtaking tulip fields can be also find in the United States. Here are 3 amazing tulip festivals you must visit. The Wooden Shoe […]

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]]> If you’ve ever dreamed about visiting the beautiful tulip fields in the Netherlands, but you unfortunately haven’t had the chance to travel to the country of windmills and clogs, don’t be sad. Breathtaking tulip fields can be also find in the United States. Here are 3 amazing tulip festivals you must visit.

The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, Oregon

At the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, you can enjoy 40 acres of beautiful tulips. This place is like Heaven on Earth, where you and your family — and even your pet — can spend a fun day jumping in muddy ponds exploring and enjoying the colorful fields.

At this Tulip Festival, you can take a sightseeing tour by train and by a cow train.

You can even enjoy the fields from the air by riding a hot air balloon. The festival is kids friendly, offering a variety of great and fun activities for the entire family. On the weekends, you can visit the Wooden Shoe Maker tent and watch how wooden clogs are made.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Washington State

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival celebrates the awakening of Mother Nature since 1984. These breathtaking tulip fields are located in Washington State, just about 60 miles from Seattle. You can relax and enjoy millions of colorful and remarkable tulips. Make beautiful memories by taking picturesque photographs.

Tulip Time Festival, Michigan

Tulip Time Festival held in Holland, Michigan isn’t a drive-through-the-tulip-fields kind of festival. This festival best represents the Dutch tradition. Beside tulips — which are planted in city parks, at public attractions, and along city streets — there are events and programs for all ages: concerts, carnivals, tulip painting parties, Dutch dances, floral arranging class, Tulip City tours etc.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Washington state Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:37:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Washington state Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Top Things to Do in Seattle, Washington This Summer https://travelerdreams.com/top-things-to-do-in-seattle-washington-this-summer/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:31:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=19204 Seattle, Washington may have a reputation for being a rainy city, but the truth is that during summer it hardly rains at all. The weather is typically warm and dry with temperatures averaging in the high 70s, so it’s easy to venture out and explore knowing that you’ll be comfortable. This city has no shortage […]

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]]> Seattle, Washington may have a reputation for being a rainy city, but the truth is that during summer it hardly rains at all. The weather is typically warm and dry with temperatures averaging in the high 70s, so it’s easy to venture out and explore knowing that you’ll be comfortable. This city has no shortage of fun offerings for tourists and locals to do year round, and good weather brings even more opportunities to get out and have a good time. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite things to do in Seattle come summertime.

Ferry to an Island

Seattle’s location on the Puget Sound is a short ferry ride away from several islands off the coast of Washington that are also worth a visit. Enjoy views of the city against the Olympic mountains on the way to islands like Vashon or Bainbridge without having to worry about being cold on the way. 

Head to the Beach

While beautiful year round, most of the area’s beaches are too cold to enjoy outside the summer months. We definitely recommend taking advantage of the warm weather by heading to the beach when the air is warm and the sun is shining. Our favorite Seattle beaches are Alki Beach and Golden Gardens Park.

Go Berry Picking

Washington is the largest berry producing state in the U.S. and there are plenty of places where tourists and locals can pick their own berries as well. One of our favorite places to pick fruit is Johnson Berry Farm.

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]]> 3 Spectacular Museums in Seattle, Washington That You Shouldn’t Miss For the World https://travelerdreams.com/3-spectacular-museums-in-seattle-washington-that-you-shouldnt-miss-for-the-world/ Wed, 18 May 2022 08:45:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=18559 Seattle is one of the most spectacular cities that the West Coast has in store and it’s worth the visit for its thriving cultural scene alone. The museums in the largest city of Washington are truly top of the line and they cover a wide range of topics, from art and history to science and […]

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]]> Seattle is one of the most spectacular cities that the West Coast has in store and it’s worth the visit for its thriving cultural scene alone. The museums in the largest city of Washington are truly top of the line and they cover a wide range of topics, from art and history to science and technology. Here are three amazing museums that will make you fall in love with Seattle and never look back.

Seattle Art Museum

If you can’t resist exploring art museums in each new city you go to, this is the best one you’ll find in all of Seattle. In addition to the main museum in downtown Seattle featuring 25,000 pieces, there are several more cultural institutions under SAM’s jurisdiction including the Olympic Sculpture Park and the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

The Museum of Flight

Seattle is home to the world’s largest private air and space museum, which welcomes half a million visitors every year. The Museum of Flight has many historic aircraft and space vehicles on display, but it also runs many educational programs.

Museum of Pop Culture

The Museum of Pop Culture has only been around since 2020, but that didn’t stop it from growing into one of Seattle’s top attractions. It’s housed inside a modern building by the famed architect Frank Gehry, and its collection covers everything from science fiction, video games, and music, with a special focus on the iconic Seattle musician Jimi Hendrix.

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]]> Educational Places to Take Your Kids in Seattle https://travelerdreams.com/educational-places-to-take-your-kids-in-seattle/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=16143 Seattle is a large, beautiful city with lots of things to do for people of all ages. If you find yourself there with your family, you may be wondering what attractions will be kid-friendly while also having some educational value so your kids come home having learned something as well as having had fun. Here […]

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]]> Seattle is a large, beautiful city with lots of things to do for people of all ages. If you find yourself there with your family, you may be wondering what attractions will be kid-friendly while also having some educational value so your kids come home having learned something as well as having had fun. Here are some educational places you can take children in the city.

Pacific Science Center

The Pacific Science Center is perfect for older kids who are curious about the world around them, or generally interested in STEM. In addition to hands-on and virtual science exhibits, it has an iMax theatre and a musical laser light show! Currently, tickets are available for the “Hockey: Faster Than Ever” exhibit, which is perfect for science and sports fans alike.

Wings Over Washington

This show is an experience for all five senses! It’s a virtual tour of the best and most interesting parts of Washington State, and will give your kids a chance to see natural and manmade local wonders that will keep them enraptured for the duration of the show.

Seattle Aquarium

If you’re not from the Pacific Northwest, then the Seattle Aquarium will be a unique educational experience for your kids. This aquarium focuses entirely on aquatic life from the Pacific Northwest, meaning it’s a must-see if your kids love animals or science.

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]]> The Best Lakes for Boating in Washington State https://travelerdreams.com/the-best-lakes-for-boating-in-washington-state/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:42:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=14733 The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful parts of America, with mountains, glaciers, forests, and of course, lakes. If your preferred method of enjoying nature is rowing to the middle of a big, peaceful lake, then this area is a great option for your next getaway. Since you may not want to bother […]

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]]> The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful parts of America, with mountains, glaciers, forests, and of course, lakes. If your preferred method of enjoying nature is rowing to the middle of a big, peaceful lake, then this area is a great option for your next getaway. Since you may not want to bother with bringing you passport, here are some beautiful lakes in Washington State where you can enjoy the Pacific Northwest without crossing the border

Lake Chelan

This lake’s 50.5-mile stretch is flanked by two towns on its north and south ends— Chelan, which is very tourist-friendly, in the south, and Stehekin in the north, which is only reachable by boat, seaplane, or ferry. In between the towns, the lake draws water adventurers every year and has lots of opportunities for different sports.

Pearrygin Lake

Pearrygin Lake in the Methow Valley is bordered by a state park named for the lake. From the state park, there is a large boat launch available throughout the boating season, and lots of campgrounds to boat to. There’s also swimming and fishing available to anyone who wants to take part.

Mowich Lake

The largest lake in Mount Rainier State Park, Mowich is fed mostly by snowmelt and is incredibly cold year-round. You can get there by driving all the way to the end of State Highway 165, and boating is only available to non-motorized boats but is a lovely experienced for canoers and kayakers among others.

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]]> The Best Tulip Festivals in the US This Spring https://travelerdreams.com/the-best-tulip-festivals-in-the-us-this-spring/ Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:38:59 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=781 If you’ve ever dreamed about visiting the beautiful tulip fields in the Netherlands, but you unfortunately haven’t had the chance to travel to the country of windmills and clogs, don’t be sad. Breathtaking tulip fields can be also find in the United States. Here are 3 amazing tulip festivals you must visit. The Wooden Shoe […]

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]]> If you’ve ever dreamed about visiting the beautiful tulip fields in the Netherlands, but you unfortunately haven’t had the chance to travel to the country of windmills and clogs, don’t be sad. Breathtaking tulip fields can be also find in the United States. Here are 3 amazing tulip festivals you must visit.

The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, Oregon

At the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, you can enjoy 40 acres of beautiful tulips. This place is like Heaven on Earth, where you and your family — and even your pet — can spend a fun day jumping in muddy ponds exploring and enjoying the colorful fields.

At this Tulip Festival, you can take a sightseeing tour by train and by a cow train.

You can even enjoy the fields from the air by riding a hot air balloon. The festival is kids friendly, offering a variety of great and fun activities for the entire family. On the weekends, you can visit the Wooden Shoe Maker tent and watch how wooden clogs are made.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Washington State

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival celebrates the awakening of Mother Nature since 1984. These breathtaking tulip fields are located in Washington State, just about 60 miles from Seattle. You can relax and enjoy millions of colorful and remarkable tulips. Make beautiful memories by taking picturesque photographs.

Tulip Time Festival, Michigan

Tulip Time Festival held in Holland, Michigan isn’t a drive-through-the-tulip-fields kind of festival. This festival best represents the Dutch tradition. Beside tulips — which are planted in city parks, at public attractions, and along city streets — there are events and programs for all ages: concerts, carnivals, tulip painting parties, Dutch dances, floral arranging class, Tulip City tours etc.

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