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Photo tour: Beautiful Washington state

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Washington offers visitors a unique combination of natural and urban attractions. From its various national parks to Seattle's downtown activities, there is no shortage of beauty and entertainment in Washington state. Take a photo tour of some of its best attractions, including the Space Needle, pictured here.
Washington offers visitors a unique combination of natural and urban attractions. From its various national parks to Seattle's downtown activities, there is no shortage of beauty and entertainment in Washington state. Take a photo tour of some of its best attractions, including the Space Needle, pictured here.
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Mount Rainier is an active volcano and can be seen from Seattle. It stands 14,410 above sea level.
Mount Rainier is an active volcano and can be seen from Seattle. It stands 14,410 above sea level.
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Snoqualmie Falls is a 270-foot waterfall just west of Snoqualmie, Washington. The waterfall sees over 1.5 million visitors each year and helps power the the Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Plant.
Snoqualmie Falls is a 270-foot waterfall just west of Snoqualmie, Washington. The waterfall sees over 1.5 million visitors each year and helps power the the Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Plant.
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Spokane is located on the eastern side of the state and home to the Monroe Street Bridge, pictured here.
Spokane is located on the eastern side of the state and home to the Monroe Street Bridge, pictured here.
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The Washington State Capitol Building is located in Olympia. The building opened in 1928 and houses the state government.
The Washington State Capitol Building is located in Olympia. The building opened in 1928 and houses the state government.
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The Puget Sound is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean that extends about 100 miles on the western coast of Washington state. Visitors can take a ferry across from Seattle to Bainbridge Island.
The Puget Sound is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean that extends about 100 miles on the western coast of Washington state. Visitors can take a ferry across from Seattle to Bainbridge Island.
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North Cascades National Park isless than three hours from Seattle and home to over 300 glaciers. Explorers can hike, bike and climb their way through the park.
North Cascades National Park isless than three hours from Seattle and home to over 300 glaciers. Explorers can hike, bike and climb their way through the park.
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Located in the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth is a Bavarian-style village known for its architecture and German food.
Located in the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth is a Bavarian-style village known for its architecture and German food.
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Mount St. Helens is an active volcano located in southwest Washington. The young volcano is the most active within Washington's Cascade Range.
Mount St. Helens is an active volcano located in southwest Washington. The young volcano is the most active within Washington's Cascade Range.
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A famous, while disgusting, attraction in Seattle is the gum wall. Tucked in a narrow alley near Pike Place Market, the tradition of sticking gum to the walls started in the early 1990s.
A famous, while disgusting, attraction in Seattle is the gum wall. Tucked in a narrow alley near Pike Place Market, the tradition of sticking gum to the walls started in the early 1990s.
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Seattle's famous Pike Place Market is a must-visit attraction while exploring Seattle. The market boasts its famous fish displays and the original Starbucks location.
Seattle's famous Pike Place Market is a must-visit attraction while exploring Seattle. The market boasts its famous fish displays and the original Starbucks location.
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Lake Chelan sits in northern Washington's Chelan County. The lake is rather narrow, but stretches an amazing 50.5 miles.
Lake Chelan sits in northern Washington's Chelan County. The lake is rather narrow, but stretches an amazing 50.5 miles.
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The Cascade Range is a massive mountain range, stretching more than 500 miles. The northern part of the Cascade Range runs through Washington, but the Cascades extend from northern California to British Columbia.
The Cascade Range is a massive mountain range, stretching more than 500 miles. The northern part of the Cascade Range runs through Washington, but the Cascades extend from northern California to British Columbia.
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Visitors looking to escape the bustling Seattle life can hop on a ferry to cross the Puget Sound and escape to Bainbridge Island. Tourists and residents looking to board the boat can do so either on foot or in their cars.
Visitors looking to escape the bustling Seattle life can hop on a ferry to cross the Puget Sound and escape to Bainbridge Island. Tourists and residents looking to board the boat can do so either on foot or in their cars.
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Downtown Seattle offers endless activities and great restaurants to explore. A popular family-friendly attraction is the Seattle Great Wheel, which boasts great views of both the skyline and the water.
Downtown Seattle offers endless activities and great restaurants to explore. A popular family-friendly attraction is the Seattle Great Wheel, which boasts great views of both the skyline and the water.
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Deception Pass Bridge offers a slightly daunting way to get between Washington's Whidbey and Fidalgo islands. The bridge is two lanes and towers over the Puget Sound. The iconic bridge is in Deception Pass State Park and opened to drivers and pedestrians in 1935.
Deception Pass Bridge offers a slightly daunting way to get between Washington's Whidbey and Fidalgo islands. The bridge is two lanes and towers over the Puget Sound. The iconic bridge is in Deception Pass State Park and opened to drivers and pedestrians in 1935.
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Olympic National Park is yet another beautiful national park to explore in Washington. The park stretches almost a million acres and offers visitors a variety of landscapes to explore, including mountains, coastline and even temperate rainforests.
Olympic National Park is yet another beautiful national park to explore in Washington. The park stretches almost a million acres and offers visitors a variety of landscapes to explore, including mountains, coastline and even temperate rainforests.
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Bellingham sits close to the Canadian border in northwestern Washington. The city serves as a port for ferries coming to the continental United States from Alaska.
Bellingham sits close to the Canadian border in northwestern Washington. The city serves as a port for ferries coming to the continental United States from Alaska.
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Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway is a long stretch of highway that weaves through multiple natural attractions and unique small towns in Washington.
Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway is a long stretch of highway that weaves through multiple natural attractions and unique small towns in Washington.
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Cape Flattery is located in Washington's Olympic Peninsula on the Pacific coast. The cape's highest point stands 250 feet over the water, letting daring visitors look out at the ocean from the heights.
Cape Flattery is located in Washington's Olympic Peninsula on the Pacific coast. The cape's highest point stands 250 feet over the water, letting daring visitors look out at the ocean from the heights.
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