Top Washington Bird Watching

Get up close with the orca whales off the San Juan Islands near Seattle on this half-day whale-watching cruise. San Juan Island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from mid-April to October. It’s also considered one of the best places to view orca whales.

Get up close with the killer whales of Anacortes, the home port to the San Juan Islands, on this whale-watching cruise led by naturalist guides. Climb aboard a Blackfish fleet vessel and travel through some of the most picturesque scenery in the Pacific Northwest searching for orca, humpback, and gray whales. Along the way, see ocean wildlife in their natural environment, like seals, porpoises, sea lions and otters—plus a wide variety of birds and more.

Seeing the highlights of Mt. Rainer National Park in one day can be difficult if you don’t know where to go and downright impossible if you don’t have a car. Make your trip easy (and leave the driving to someone else) with this small-group tour from Seattle. Depending on when you visit, you might see wildflower meadows, alpine vistas, and waterfalls, either on a hike or on a snowshoe adventure.

Unleash your inner mixologist with this high-concept cocktail workshop in Seattle. Whether you consider yourself a bartending pro or have never made a cocktail in your life, this unconventional workshop lets you learn through experimentation. With hundreds of ingredients at your fingertips, you can mix up creations using tools such as a smoking gun, test tubes, and shaker sets.

Hike Mount Rainier National Park's Three Burroughs Trail with an expert local guide to lead the way with this semi-private guided tour. Your guide will lead you and your group on a moderate-to-challenging hiking trail, with the option to hike for anywhere from four to six miles, depending on your preferences.