12 Activities
From Seattle to Tacoma and Olympia: A Journey Through Wildlife, Nature, and Art
Starts from
Seattle
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
12
Duration
2 days
Length
119 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Seattle
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
119 mi
- Natural Attractions
- Relaxation
Jan Selby
Blogger
- Meet playful penguins, tigers, and sea creatures.
- Explore interactive glassblowing demonstrations.
- Enjoy a hike to a waterfall.
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This trip is both culturally illuminating and filled with wonderful moments in nature. Driving south from Seattle, Washington, you'll explore almost the entire southern peninsula. Starting in Tacoma, Washington — which has transformed over the past twenty years from a small logging town with a paper mill as its most notable feature, to a culturally diverse and bustling city in its own right — you'll continue south to Olympia, Washington, known for its liberal aesthetic and artesian water.
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Categories
- Natural Attractions
- Relaxation
This trip is both culturally illuminating and filled with wonderful moments in nature. Driving south from Seattle, Washington, you'll explore almost the entire southern peninsula. Starting in Tacoma, Washington — which has transformed over the past twenty years from a small logging town with a paper mill as its most notable feature, to a culturally diverse and bustling city in its own right — you'll continue south to Olympia, Washington, known for its liberal aesthetic and artesian water.
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Jan Selby
Blogger
- Meet playful penguins, tigers, and sea creatures.
- Explore interactive glassblowing demonstrations.
- Enjoy a hike to a waterfall.
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Travel itinerary
6 Activities
Day 1
45 mi
Museum Tours and Nature's Beauty: Exploring Tacoma and Olympia
Begin your day at the fusion of a zoo and an aquarium (yes, it's two experiences in one place), where you'll encounter playful penguins, majestic tigers, and curious sea creatures. Afterward, enjoy authentic flavors at the Vien Dong Vietnamese restaurant for lunch before visiting the interactive Museum of Glass, famous for housing hundreds of Dale Chihuly's glass creations. This trip continues with a gorgeous walk at a special wildlife refuge before landing in Olympia, Washington, a quirky town with lots of character.
6 Activities
Day 2
74 mi0.2 mi
Olympia to Bremerton: Discovering Nature's Charm on the Road to Seattle
This journey is a lovely mixture of authentic food and beautiful nature. Leisurely walks, beaches, and serene nature trails await you. Conclude the day with a scenic stroll along the boardwalk, taking in the waterfront sights, before heading back to Seattle, Washington.
Make sure you bring your raincoat because it's often drizzling on this side of the peninsula, and expect lush, verdant greenery at every turn.