Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier is an iconic Washington landmark seen from miles in every direction. It's the tallest peak in the state (14,410 feet) and is located within eyesight of Seattle, and the mountain itself is at the center of its namesake national park. Two areas of particularly stunning interest include the Sunrise and Paradise regions of the park. The road to Paradise is open, weather permitting, year-round, allowing visitors to reach high elevations for hiking in summer and snowshoeing in winter. The Sunrise area, on the west side of the park, lives up to its name and is well worth a pre-dawn drive.

Alongside the around-the-mountain Wonderland Trail, other hiking trails at Mount Rainier National Park tour mountain meadows, massive waterfalls, and groves of ancient forests. The country-spanning Pacific Crest Trail also passes through the park's boundaries. Other attractions are within easy distance of the park, including Northwest Trek wildlife park in Eatonville and the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad in the little town of Elbe. To sum up, this is one of the best places to visit in Washington.

Official site: www.visitrainier.com

Address: 55210 238th Ave. East, Ashford, WA 98304

Phone: +1 360-569-2211

Entrance fee: $30

Google rating: 5.0/5.0