Vacation Rentals in Washington

Washington is a state located on the western US that is well known for its natural beauty as "The Evergreen State." Washington borders other US States of Oregon and Idaho as well as Canada to the north. The eastern coast of the state is made up of dry, flat farming land while the west coast is characterized by its famous evergreen trees. The I-5 freeway runs through the western half of the state, starting in Canada and stretching all the way down the western US coast to Mexico. Most people arrive by car or fly into SeaTac International Airport.

Due to great conservation efforts, Washington's deep green vistas and crystal clear lakes make it a popular destination for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and mountain climbing. Washington is full of national parks, including the 4th ever created at Mt Rainier National Park. Mt St Helens in the southwest of Washington near the Oregon border is also a popular day trip for visitors, especially after its crater blew in 1980

Seattle's grunge period in the 1990's served as the backdrop to many influential international artists. Some of the greats include Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Foofighters, and Nirvana. Today you can still check out the local talent which flock to the Emerald City at venues like the Paramount Theatre, The Showbox, and Neumos.

Seattle is home to many well known international brands including Microsoft, Amazon, Costco, and Boeing. The city has recently experienced an influx of entrepreneurs and tech innovators who come to work around the {{Bellevue}{39448} suburb of Seattle on Lake Washington.

The crowning jewel of Seattle, Pike Place Market welcomes millions of visitors a year who come to browse the traditional covered market stalls and get a taste of this city's local cuisine. The most popular attraction is when the fishermen ring a bell and instead of passing over the fish, they throw it some 20 feet to the next person. Expect to spend between 1-2 hours here, especially if you decide to stop by the original flagship Starbucks store across from Pike Place Market.

Explore one of America's most popular rainforest terrains, complete with overhanging mossy branches, and the imposing Mt. Olympus located in the western Olympic Peninsula. This park offers many hiking, backpacking, rock climbing opportunities. Relax in the natural Sol Due hot springs after a long hike to truly experience the calming nature of the Olympic National Park. Fun fact: the nearby town of Forks is the famous inspiration for Stephanie Meyer's Twilight vampire series.

Feel like you've travelled back into medieval Germany with a trip to this charming city nestled in the Cascade Mountain range. Here you can browse the cobblestoned streets and explore Leavenworth's beer garden, hat shoppe, and the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory before heading back to your historic German-style cabin. Just an hours drive outside of Seattle, there are also year round events offered in the old city center including Christmas light shows, summer music festivals, and Oktoberfest in this Bavarian themed village.

Take to the skies through a whimsical collection of treehouses located in Issaquah Washington near to Snoqualmie Falls and Seattle. The treehouses brand themselves as an eco resort set beside large moss-covered spruce and cedar trees and a rushing river below with both tours and nightly stays available. The resort village is also available to rent for weddings and other events.

Located in Sequim, this family-friendly Olympic Peninsula attraction where you can drive your car through the park and feed hundreds of hundreds of elk, bears, and buffalos. There are also exhibits where you can see tigers, lions, and mountain lions as well as a petting zoo featuring goats, rabbits, and birds. Admission is determined on a per-car basis, and the bread fed to the animals must be wheat for their digestion. Nearby towns of Port Angeles and Port Townsend offer beach house and cabin rentals close to the Olympic Game Farm right on the Puget Sound with views to Victoria, British Colombia in the distance.