23 Famous Washington State Landmarks You Must Visit Visual Story

By Kirke Männik

Introduction

23 Famous Washington State Landmarks You Must Visit Visual Story

Here's a list of some of the most famous Washington state landmarks, packed full with...

LANDMARK 1

Columbia River

The Columbia River is a huge waterway, flowing from Columbia Lake at nearly 2,700 feet...

LANDMARK 2

Puget Sound

Puget Sound is a fjord located along the coast of Washington state. It is part...

LANDMARK 3

Chinook Point

Chinook Point is a historically important spot located near the mouth of the Colombia River...

LANDMARK 4

Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park dates back to 1899, when it was established as the fifth...

LANDMARK 5

Space Needle, Seattle

The Space Needle is one of the most famous landmarks in Seattle. It is an...

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LANDMARK 6

Arthur Foss Tugboat, Seattle

The tug Arthur Foss is believed to be the oldest wooden-hulled tugboat still afloat. The...

LANDMARK 7

Lake Union Park, Seattle

Lake Union Park, located near the center of Seattle, is the perfect place to take...

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LANDMARK 8

Deception Pass Bridge, Oak Harbor

Deception Pass Bridge is a name for two bridges connecting Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island...

LANDMARK 9

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is a reconstruction of the Hudson's Bay Company. It used...

LANDMARK 10

Snoqualmie Falls, Snoqualmie

Snoqualmie Falls is one of the famous places in Washington state. Located east of Seattle...

LANDMARK 11

Olympic National Park, Port Angeles

Olympic National Park contains 4 regions and 3 different ecosystems. This American landmark is therefore...

LANDMARK 12

Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park

Hoh Rainforest is one of the biggest temperate rainforests in the U.S that sees heavy...

LANDMARK 13

Point of Arches, Olympic National Park

The Point of Arches is located along Shi Shi Beach, in an isolated corner of...

LANDMARK 14

San Juan Islands

The San Juan Islands are an island group located between Washington state and Vancouver Island...

LANDMARK 15

San Juan Island National Historical Park, San Juan Islands

San Juan Island National Historical Park consists of the U.S and British Army camps during...

LANDMARK 16

Fort Worden Historical State Park, Port Townsend

Fort Worden Historical State Park, located on the Olympic Peninsula, is a popular tourist destination...

LANDMARK 17

North Cascades National Park

North Cascades National Park's 500,000 acres are located less than 3 hours from Seattle. Over...

LANDMARK 18

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Castle Rock

Mount St. Helens is an active volcano found in the Pacific Northwest region of the...

LANDMARK 19

The Ape Caves, Gifford Pinchot National Forest

The Ape Caves in Mount St. Helens formed nearly 200 years ago due to a...

LANDMARK 20

The Enchantments, Leavenworth

The Enchantments is an area full of diverse nature. Over 700 alpine lakes and ponds...

LANDMARK 21

Dry Falls, Coulee City

Dry Falls is a natural wonder that used to be one of the biggest waterfalls...

LANDMARK 22

Old Capitol Building, Olympia

The Old Capitol Building in Olympia was originally built as a courthouse. The construction of...

LANDMARK 23

B Reactor, Richland

The B Reactor, located near Richland at the Hanford Site, was the first large-scale nuclear...

Conclusion

Summary

Washington state not only has an interesting history that can be learned from various angles...

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