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Day trips from Seattle

Places you can visit in a day from Seattle and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Snoqualmie Falls
38 km from Seattle
Waterfall with 268‑ft drop, short walk from parking, great photo spot.
2

Rattlesnake Ledge
46 km from Seattle
Popular hike to a rocky overlook, 4 mi roundtrip, views of Rattlesnake Lake.
3

Mount Si
43 km from Seattle
Steep forest trail to a summit, 4 mi roundtrip, panoramic view of the Cascades.
4

Wallace Falls State Park
59 km from Seattle
Series of waterfalls along a river trail, easy loops, good for families.
5

Deception Pass State Park
91 km from Seattle
Scenic bridge and shoreline trails, iconic views of the strait and lighthouse.
6

Bainbridge Island (Winslow)
15 km from Seattle
Charming town center with shops, ferry ride from Seattle, nice waterfront walk.
7

Lake Sammamish State Park
21 km from Seattle
Lakefront park with beach, picnic areas and a paved trail around the water.
8

Snoqualmie Pass – Alpine Lakes Wilderness Viewpoints
72 km from Seattle
High‑elevation pullouts offering vistas of alpine lakes and mountain peaks.
9

Tulip Fields of Skagit Valley
93 km from Seattle
Fields of blooming tulips along Highway 20, best in April, easy roadside access.