Washington

Discover Natural Beauty, A Vibrant Culture, And Historic Washington Attractions

Whatever your idea of beauty or fun, you’ll find lots of it when visiting Washington State attractions. Nature buffs will be dazzled by mesmerizing glacier-fed rivers, alpine lakes, wildlife sanctuaries, and deep-cut gorges and towering mountains. Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Spoil yourself with world-class fishing, rafting, hiking, and camping, to name a few. If you’re craving a little culture and history, Washington is the cultural melting pot of the Pacific Northwest – featuring dynamic cinema, museums and architecture, music festivals, and historical sites. Lovers of great food, beer, and wine can feast on award-winning cuisine paired with delicious spirits from a local vineyard or microbrewery. From stunningly gorgeous landscapes to historic Washington attractions, the “Evergreen State” is ready to welcome you. View a full list of attractions below or visit www.experiencewa.com.

• Colville National Forest -- This 1.1 million acre forest was first shaped over 10,000 years ago by Ice Age glaciers that carved three major valleys of today's Columbia, San Poil-Curlew, and Pend Oreille River flowing north into Canada before entering the Columbia River. These million acres in the northeast corner roll like the high seas. Three waves of mountains run from north to south, separated by troughs of valleys. These ranges -- the Okanogan, Kettle River, and Selkirk -- are considered foothills of the Rocky Mountains. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/colville/recreation/
• Gardner Cave in Crawford State Park – Metaline Falls, WA. Crawford State Park is a 49-acre, forested day-use park featuring Gardner Cave, the third longest limestone cavern in Washington. This tourable cave is filled with stalactites, stalagmites, rimstone pools and flow stone. Crawford State Park's central feature is the tourable Gardner Cave. With a slope length of 1,055 feet, the cave is the third longest limestone cavern in Washington. http://www.stateparks.com/crawford_pend_oreille.html
• North Pend Oreille Lion's Club Train Ride - Ione, WA -- A nostalgic ride along the Pend Oreille River between Ione, WA and Metaline Falls, WA. Three refurbished or restored coachman cars, three open cars, and one caboose are pulled by a diesel engine along this historic scenic route. http://www.lionstrainrides.com/

Showcasing The Top Must-See Washington State Attractions

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