2 days in Seattle & Mount Rainier National Park 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.

On the 2nd (Sun), meet the residents at Seattle Aquarium, enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, then take in the exciting artwork at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally take a stroll through Pike Place Market.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Seattle vacation planner.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Seattle. August in Seattle sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 61°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

The star attraction of Mt.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Comet Falls, hike along Trail of the Shadows, then trek along Skyline Trail, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Mount Rainier National Park online trip builder.

Explore your travel options from Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Seattle in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 54°F in Mount Rainier National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.