One-Day Scenic Road Trip in the Pacific Northwest

Day 1: Scenic Adventure

Seattle, USA

7:30 AM

Breakfast at Café Campagne

Start your day with a delicious French-inspired breakfast at Café Campagne in Pike Place Market, famous for its fresh ingredients and hearty meals.
Head to your vehicle parked nearby in Pike Place Market.
USD 20, 1 hour

8:30 AM

Drive to Mount Rainier National Park

Enjoy the scenic drive through lush forests and charming towns as you make your way to the breathtaking Mount Rainier National Park.
Get on I-5 South, then take WA-512 E and proceed to the park.
USD 15 (Park Entrance Fee), 2 hours

10:30 AM

Explore Mount Rainier National Park

Hike one of the park's scenic trails, such as the easy Myrtle Falls Trail, which offers stunning views of the waterfall and the mountain.
Follow the signs inside the park to the Myrtle Falls trailhead.
Free with Park Entrance Fee, 2 hours

12:30 PM

Lunch at Paradise Inn

Enjoy a hearty meal at the historic Paradise Inn, known for its spectacular views of Mount Rainier and excellent Northwest cuisine.
Drive to Paradise Inn, located within the park.
USD 25, 1 hour

1:30 PM

Continue to Olympia

After lunch, head to Olympia, the state capital, via WA-7 S and US-101 S.
Take WA-706 S to park exit.
Free, 45 minutes

2:15 PM

Visit the Washington State Capitol

Explore the stunning architecture and the lovely surrounding grounds of the Washington State Capitol building in Olympia.
Drive to 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW and park in public parking.
Free, 1 hour

3:15 PM

Stroll through the Olympia Waterfront Park

Relax with a walk along the waterfront at the beautiful Olympia Waterfront Park, offering panoramic views of the Puget Sound.
Head towards the waterfront from the Capitol.
Free, 1 hour

4:15 PM

Drive back to Seattle

Head back to Seattle after a fulfilling day of adventure in nature and exploration.
Take US-101 N and I-5 N to Seattle.
Free, 1 hour

5:15 PM

Dinner at Pike Place Chowder

Savor some of the best seafood chowder in the city at Pike Place Chowder, nestled in the heart of Pike Place Market.
Park in a nearby garage and walk to the restaurant.
USD 20, 1 hour

6:15 PM

Evening walk at Seattle Waterfront

Conclude your day with a sunset stroll along the Seattle Waterfront, enjoying the local shops and the beautiful views of Elliott Bay.
Walk from Pike Place Chowder to the Seattle Waterfront.
Free, 1 hour
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