There are many things to see and do in the state of Washington. It is one of the major states in the pacific northwest of the
United States of America. The state gets its name from George Washington, who was the first president of the United States. In fact, Washington is the only state in the United States that is named after a president.
What became the state of Washington came from the most western part of the Washington Territory. It became a state by being admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in the year of 2006. During a census in 2006, the state’s population was found to be 6,395,798. These people are called “Washingtonians.” In order to distinguish this state from Washington DC, it is often referred to as Washington State.
If you are planning to visit Washington, you are going to be heading to the northwestern most corner of the United States. The north boarder of the state is mostly along the 49th parallel. It shares its boarder with British Columbia, in the north,
Oregon in the south,
Idaho in the East, and the Pacific Ocean in the west. The region in which Washington lies is called the Pacific Northwest.
There are many things that you can see and do on a visit to Washington. There are many different opportunities for travelers, no matter what type of traveler you are or what type of things you are in to. There is always going to be plenty to see and do in Washington.
One of the largest cities,
Seattle, is full of interesting sites and sounds. It was the home of the 1990s grunge music phase, and therefore the city itself is still full of music – live music, recorded music, and music of just about any genre you can think of. There are also many different museums that you can visit, which should give you a glimpse into everything from history to the arts to the sciences as well. And let’s not forget that the Space Needle is also here – one of the most well known landmarks that you should visit whenever you are in Seattle. You can eat at a restaurant at the top of this stunning, tall tower, and watch the city as it rotates around you.
The largest city, Spokane, is the heart of the Inland Empire of Washington State. This city can offer you the hustle and bustle of regular city life. There are shopping districts galore, live music opportunities, as well as sporting opportunities that you can take advantage of. This city is full of deep city life and exciting events, so it is a wonderful place to stay while you explore the rest of the state and see what Washington has to offer you.
If you are a fishing enthusiast, you should know that both Seattle and Puget Sound are great areas to fish and to boat. In fact, all the way down the east coast, straight to the Olympic Peninsula and towards Oregon, there are hundreds of great places to fish and to enjoy boating. The weather lends itself well to boating at all times through the year, as long as you don’t mind getting a little wet.
For other outdoor enthusiasts, there are plenty of chances to participate in lots of nature in the mountains. There are huge mountains right at the east of the coast – that include famous landmarks such as Mount St. Helens, as well as Mount Rainier. At these mountains you can do many different things. They are full of opportunities to enjoy hiking through the many different trails, as well as biking – both on great bike paths through the mountains, and off road biking that takes you right through the forests and trees as you head on through the mountains. And don’t forget camping – there are so many opportunities to camp in the mountains and the forests and woods that surround them as well. There are places in Washington that you can camp for days without seeing another living soul – and there are also great campgrounds to stay at if you’d prefer to have contact with the rest of the world.
If you are interested in seeing a bit of the history along with the sites, you can take the Cascade Loop, which is an area full of travelers that will take you right through the Cascade Range. You’ll be able to see small mountain towns, like Leavenworth. This will give you a great idea of what civilization in this area has always looked like, and not only that but you’ll also be able to meet wonderful people and enjoy local scenery, folklore, and food as well. No visit to Washington is complete without a drive along these scenic roadways, and a trip inside a small town store or two, just to get the feel for the place.
While in Washington state, you can also take in the Columbia River Basin. Here you’ll have plenty of chances to experience Washington and all that it has to offer. You can visit the Grand Coulee Dam. This is the biggest dam made out of concrete in all of North America – and it is also the third biggest electricity producer in the world. This amazing spectacle is something that your visit to Washington State should not be without.
No matter if you are a traveler who loves staying indoors and visiting museums, or one that values the history of good old fashioned rock and roll as its known today, or an outdoors enthusiast who wants to explore uncharted and unchanged wilderness, Washington State is going to have much to offer you. You’ll be able to do all of these things and more in a state that isn’t even too big to traverse in one day. When you come to Washington, more awaits you than you ever thought possible. From the inside to the outside, and with oceans and mountains in between, you’ll enjoy every moment of your trop to Washington.