While outdoor beauty abounds in the state of Washington, in addition to the sprawling mountains, lakes, and sea, you’ll also find the fun, the elegant, the educational, and the strange. Washington is a great state that has a wide variety of things to offer.

21. Japanese Garden (Seattle)

The stroll garden had a central pond surrounded by areas that represent the various terrains found in Japan – mountains, lakes, islands, waterfalls, forests, and the sea. The plants consist of are both traditional Japanese and those that are native to Washington. Spend an hour or so waking around this garden and experiencing the essence of nature.

22. Mount Saint Helens (Skamania County)

People visit Mount Saint Helens year round to make the climb up the steep, rugged terrain to the crater rim. The climb will take between 7 and 12 hours and, while it isn’t technically difficult, is a long climb. Get a permit before you head out them hike the 5 miles up to the rim.

23. Gas Works Park (Seattle)

Right across the lake from downtown Seattle, a park now sits on the site of a former gasification plane. This passive park opening in 1975 as a place to fly kits, picnic, play in the play barn, or just explore the old towers, sheds, and machinery. Spend about two hours here experiencing this unique park.

24. Sheri’s Sweet Shop (Winthrop)

Sheri’s Sweet Shop is located in the small town of Winthrop. You can get cinnamon rolls first thing in the morning with a fresh, hot cup of coffee. Or stop in later in the day for one of their more than 40 flavors of ice cream or a variety of chocolate covered goodies. Stay for awhile and play game of mini golf. Then probably have more chocolate. Spend an hour or so here enjoying all the sweets.

25. Maryhill Winery and Amphitheater (Goldendale)

The family owned winery is one of Washington’s largest. It sits at the top of a bluff overlooking the Columbia River and is a destination for wine and music lovers. The hold intimate music performances on the terrace with wine tastings and also have a 4,000 seat outdoor amphitheater for large summer shows. They use 30 unique varieties of grapes to make more than 50 kinds of wines. Spend a summer evening here sampling wine and enjoying a show.

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