The Great Prosser Balloon Rally
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Things To Do in Washington State
Washington State gives you an almost unreasonable number of options for how to spend your time. Whether you are looking for something to do on a rainy afternoon in Seattle, a full week of outdoor adventure on the Peninsula, or a low key weekend in a small town you have never heard of, this state rewards people who are willing to explore beyond the obvious.
This section is where we collect everything that falls under the category of actually doing something in Washington. You will find activity guides, local recommendations, seasonal ideas, things to do with kids, hidden gems worth the detour, and honest assessments of whether something is actually worth your time. Every post is written by someone who has been there.
We cover the full range: outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and skiing alongside arts, food, history, and local culture. Washington is one of those states where the things worth doing in a small coastal town are just as compelling as what you will find in its major cities. There is genuinely a lot here that most people never get around to.
Browse by scrolling through recent posts below, or use the county and city tags on any post to find activities in a specific area. If you are looking for somewhere to start, the county guides are a good way to get oriented.
Recent Things To Do Articles
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Visiting Blackbird Pine Lavender Field
Summertime brings those long nights, hot sunny days, blue skies, and lavender! Do you enjoy the smell of lavender? Looking at the beautiful purple flowers in bloom? Then look no further and guess what, you don’t need to go on a plane and go to France either to enjoy it! It is in the beautiful...
Visiting Remlinger Farms
This Washington gem has matured along with the generations of locals. As such, Remlinger Farms continues to be a favorite, family destination.
Darrington Bluegrass Festival
Located roughly an hour and a half northeast of Seattle lies Darrington, home of the Bluegrass Festival. Explore the 46th annual festival.
Backpack With She Moves Mountains
She Moves Mountains creates an educational space for women through her outdoors retreats and skills clinics. Learn about Intro to Backpacking.
A Visit to Washington Park
Just a 1.5-hour drive from Seattle, Washington Park offers a family-friendly spot for the day or weekend camping trip!
8 Wheelchair Accessible Trails for the Whole Family
Washington has a variety of gorgeous trails that are designed to be wheelchair accessible for visitors, learn about them in this guide!
A Stay That Is Out of This World: The Spaceship
A unique stay will take your average vacation and turn it into something special. Take a trip out of this world and stay in the spaceship!
8 Family-Friendly Trail Options to Explore
Take the kids outside for the day and explore these scenic family friendly trails found in Washington state!
A Visit to Eastside Big Tom: Dinner with the Dinosaurs
Travel into prehistoric times and dine among dinosaurs! This diner goes beyond a good burger and gives you an experience of a lifetime.
Unique Stays and Experiences in Washington State
There are so many unique stays and experiences in Washington to explore. Here are 3 of UniquePNW's favorites!
Conquering the Big Four Ice Caves Trail
Explore a winter wonderland in any season at the Big Four Ice Caves trail. Great for all levels of hikers, see cliffs, waterfalls, and more!