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.

Bring the kids along to Whatcom Falls Park and Discovery Park. Visiting Snoqualmie Falls and Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Seattle side-trips: Marymoor Park (in Redmond), Bellingham (Marine Life Center & Mindport Exhibits) and Olympia (LBA Park, Hands On Children's Museum, &more). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Washington Park Arboretum, take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, admire the striking features of Seattle Public Library, and see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

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Washington to Seattle is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Washington in March, Seattle is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to 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.

Family-friendly places like Fishing Charters & Tours and Peak to Creek will thrill your kids. Explore hidden gems such as Jericho Beach and Bubly Tube Park. Explore Vancouver's surroundings by going to Whistler (Momentum Camps - Day Camps, Audain Art Museum, &more) and Squamish Oceanfront Interpretive Trail (in Squamish). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along English Bay, enjoy the sand and surf at Spanish Banks, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Vancouver Aquarium.

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Getting from Seattle to Vancouver by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or take a shuttle. In April, daytime highs in Vancouver are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. You will have some time to spend on the 13th (Tue) before leaving for home.