15 days in Seattle & Vancouver Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Get in touch with nature at Snoqualmie Falls and Fort Worden State Park. Bring the kids along to Whatcom Falls Park and Hands On Children's Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (in Olympia), Bellingham (Sehome Hill Arboretum & Fairhaven Historic District) and Tumwater Falls Park (in Tumwater). The adventure continues: get some jogging in at Discovery Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Alki Beach, gain insight at University of Washington, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Lower Big Quilcene Trail.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Seattle route site.

Washington to Seattle is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington to Seattle is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Washington in March, plan for a bit warmer nights in Seattle, with lows around 42°F. On the 2nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Vancouver.

Known as "Hollywood North," Vancouver boasts one of the largest film/television industries in the world, second only to Los Angeles and New York.

Step out of the city life by going to Fishing Charters & Tours and The Whistler Train Wreck Trail. Discover out-of-the-way places like Peak to Creek and English Bay. Get out of town with these interesting Vancouver side-trips: Chilliwack (Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park & Anita's Organic Mill Store) and Whistler (Black Tusk Trail, Momentum Camps - Day Camps, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Granville Island, kick back and relax at Spanish Banks, stroll through Jericho Beach, and have fun and explore at Science World.

To find maps and tourist information, refer to the Vancouver travel route planning website.

Getting from Seattle to Vancouver by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or take a shuttle. In April, plan for daily highs up to 57°F, and evening lows to 45°F. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.