Seattle

Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. Mount Rainier, also known as Tacoma, is the highest mountain of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, and the highest mountain in the state of Washington. Mount Rainier is an active volcano and has the most glaciated peak in the United States. It spawns five major rivers, and the top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round. When snow melts, water flows down in a large volume, and gives Rainier National Park the best waterfalls, vast lakes, and lush green forests.

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Mount Rainier National Park

Itinerary From 05/01/2024 to 11/30/2024:

Seattle → Rainier National Park → Longmire Museum (20 mins) → Narada Falls (40 mins) → Paradise Visitor Center (120 mins) → Return to Seattle

Special Notes：

1. Along the way of Wonderland Trail, we will arrange parking for 1-2 attractions according to the actual situation: Narada Falls, Paradise Visitor Center.

2. In the case of heavy snowfall during the winter season, the schedule of going uphill at Mount Rainier National Park may be halted. We will instead enjoy the breathtaking views at the foot of the mountain instead.

Itinerary From 12/01/2024 to 04/30/2025:

Seattle → Rainier National Park → Longmire Museum (60 mins) → Washington State Capitol Building (60 mins) → Seattle

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Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier is circled by the Wonderland Trail and is covered by several glaciers and snowfields totaling some 35 square miles. Carbon Glacier is the largest glacier by volume in the contiguous United States, while Emmons

Glacier is the largest glacier by area. About 1.8 million people visit Mount Rainier National Park each year. Mount Rainier is a popular peak for mountaineering with some 10,000 attempts per year with approximately 50% making it to the summit. Also, Mt. Rainier in WA is the tallest volcano of Mainland America, the 5th tallest mountain of the entire US territory. The mountain top is covered by snow all year round. When the snow melts, water flows down in large volume, which creates beautiful waterfalls and vast lakes, it also irrigates the forest land.

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Narada Falls

Itinerary From 05/01/2024 to 11/30/2024:

At only 150 feet from the road to Paradise, Narada Falls is the largest waterfall accessible by car in the park, and one of the most impressive. Here the Paradise River plunges over the edge of a relatively recent flow of hard andesite lava that abuts much older rock.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Longmire Museum

Itinerary From 05/01/2024 to 11/30/2024:Longmire Museum (20 mins)
Itinerary From 12/01/2024 to 04/30/2025:Longmire Museum (60 mins)

Located on the south side of Mount Rainier at 2,700 feet above sea level, Longmire Museum makes up part of the historic Longmire district. Once a ranger office, the building now houses historic exhibits about the park’s natural and geological history, and animals. This small museum offers a good historical overview of the park, the Longmire family, and the Native Americans who once traveled through this area. You’ll also find old photographs, and displays of local plants and animals. It’s worth a quick stop.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center

Itinerary From 05/01/2024 to 11/30/2024:

Paradise is famous for its glorious views and wildflower meadows. When James Longmire’s daughter-in-law, Martha, first saw this site, she exclaimed, “Oh, what a paradise!” The park’s main visitor center, the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center, is located in the upper parking area. Paradise is also the primary winter-use area in the park, receiving on average 643 inches (53.6 feet/16.3 meters) of snow a year.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Washington State Capitol Building

Itinerary From 12/01/2024 to 04/30/2025:

Home to the State Legislature, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and Treasurer for the state of Washington, this building is American Neoclassical in design. The State Supreme Court building and the Governor’s Mansion are also on this campus.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Seattle

Welcome to Washington state’s largest city, Seattle, home to one of the greatest ecological diversities seen in the country. Here on this tour, you are going to find the most amazing sights that this city has to offer! Seattle is a seaport city in Washington State! Many people believe it may be like the classical movie “Sleepless in Seattle;” but it is far from it! Explore a technological landmark known as the Space Needle or visit the very first original Starbucks in the world!

Itinerary:

Gas Works Park (30 mins) → Pike Place Market (120 mins, where first Starbucks located) → Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center (Optional, 60 mins) → Space Needle+Chihuly Glass Garden (Optional, 75 mins) → The Museum of Flight (Optional, 120 mins)

• Admission Ticket Free

Gas Works Park

On the northern shore of Lake Union formerly known as Brown’s Point, Gas Works Park stands as a re-imagining of a former gasification plant into an iconic park for the city of Seattle. This unique project is perhaps one of the first examples of the conversion of a post-industrial landscape into a public park. Gas Works Park has a play area with a large play barn, and big hill popular for flying kites. Special park features include a sundial, and a beautiful view of Seattle.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market (120 mins, where first Starbucks located)

One of the oldest farmers’ markets in the United States, the Pike Place Market first opened in 1909– more than 100 years ago. The still-thriving market overlooking Elliot Bay sees more than 10 million visitors every year.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sky View Observatory – Columbia Center

Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center is one of Seattle’s newest and most remarkable landmarks! Take the elevator up to the sightseeing floor and enjoy a full 360-degree panoramic view of downtown Seattle! Here you can sight the Ferris Wheel, Puget Sound, Space Needle, Microsoft, Mt. Rainier and so much more. You can also experience the world’s most advanced 360-degree full-screen tower elevator experience to learn all about the establishment of the city in Seattle!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Space Needle+Chihuly Glass Garden (Optional, 75 mins)

Chihuly Glass Gardens is one of the most magnificent art museums you will ever see! It has eight galleries, three drawing walls and a beautiful, lush garden backdrop filled with vibrant colors! It is a perfect location for all children and families to explore!

This icon of the American Northwest has adorned everything for movie screens to postage stamps. Built in 1961 for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Space Needle features outdoor elevators and a rotating restaurant at its top.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Museum of Flight

You will get a chance to see an insight of the world’s most valuable airlines, military aircrafts, spacecrafts and much more here at the famous Museum of Flight! Filled with its richness in history, it will make you feel like you can travel through time and space. The Museum of Flight has an incredible collection of artifacts that date far back from the Wright Brothers, World War 1 and 2, the Space Race and much more for you yet to explore!

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included