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Washington Essential Info

Overview

The Evergreen State has some of the country's most amazing scenery- from the colorful wildflower fields of Mount Rainier to the serene lakes of the North Cascades to the misty beaches of Olympic National Park. Get another view of the Northwest from atop Seattle's Space Needle, and immerse yourself into the local culture at Pike Place Market.

Basics

Best Time To Go

May-Jun, Sep-Oct

Current Weather

46 °F

Clear

Fun Facts

  1. Washington is the coffee capital of America.
  2. The largest concrete structure in North America, Grand Coulee Dam is located in Washington.
  3. Father's Day was founded in Washington in 1910.
  4. A petrified forest in Washington is considered the most unusual fossil forest in the world.
  5. Washington state produces more apples than any other state.

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