What to See & Do in the Northwest US
By Angela Brown, About.com Guide
- The Northwest's Best Visitor Attractions
- Attractions in the Northwest
- Cruises & Tours in the Northwest
- Outdoor Recreation in the Northwest
The Northwest's Best Visitor Attractions
Here are my recommendations for the top 10 attractions in each of the states in the Northwest US. You'll find national parks, museums, scenic drives, and more. Most of these attractions are something you can build an entire vacation around. All 60 of these attractions should be added to your bucket list.
Attractions in the Northwest
Museums, visitor centers, zoos and aquariums, and botanical gardens are just some of the fun attractions you can enjoy in the Northwest. These resources will help you find out about the best places to spend your travel and recreation time.
- Attractions by State
- Fall Foliage
- Silverwood Theme Park
- Anchorage Attractions
- Bellingham Attractions
- Boise Attractions
- Butte Attractions
- Cody Attractions
- Helena Attractions
- Juneau Attractions
- Missoula Attractions
- Portland Attractions
- Sandpoint Attractions
- Seattle Attractions
- Spokane Attractions
- Tacoma Attractions
Cruises & Tours in the Northwest
Sitting back in a car, train, bus, or boat is a great way to take in the breadth of scenic beauty found in the Northwest.
- Cruises & Tours by State
- Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
- Alaska Railroad
- Cascade Loop Scenic Driving Tour
- Historic Columbia River Highway
- Lewis & Clark Trail Sites - MT, ID, WA, OR
- Oregon Coast Lighthouse Tour
- Scenic Drives from Bellingham Washington
- Scenic Drives from Great Falls Montana
- Scenic Drives from Hood River Oregon
- Seattle Behind-the-Scenes Tours
- Washington State Ferries for Visitors
- Whale Watching on San Juan Island
Outdoor Recreation in the Northwest
The Northwest is blessed with mountains, rivers, forests, gorges, and lakes, making is the perfect playground for nature lovers. This resources will help you learn about outdoor recreation opportunities in the Northwest.
- Outdoor Recreation by State
- Parks & Forests by State
- Recreation Passes for the Pacific Northwest
- Camping: Find & Reserve a NW Campsite
- Climbing & Hiking in Mount Rainier National Park
- National Parks in the Northwest
- Northwest Wildfires: What's Burning Now?
- Summer at Northwest Ski Resorts
- Windsurfing the Columbia River Gorge
- Zip Lines in Western Washington
Events & Festivals in the Northwest
Many themes, holidays, and events are celebrated throughout the year in the Northwest.
- Events & Festivals by State and Season
- Bite of Seattle
- Bumbershoot
- Northwest Folklife Festival
- Portland Rose Festival
Arts & Entertainment in the Northwest
Arts and entertainment options in the Northwest include something for every taste and interest. They include music, dance, theatre, film, comedy, night clubs, spectator sports, and much more.
- Arts & Entertainment by State
- Casinos Resorts in the Northwest
- Concert & Event Venues in Seattle/Tacoma
- Experience Music Project
- Maryhill Museum of Art
- Museum of Glass - Tacoma Washington
- Oregon Shakespeare Festival - Ashland Oregon
- Tacoma Art Museum
- The Gorge Amphitheatre in George WA
- Top Seattle/Tacoma Museums
Shopping in the Northwest
Shoppers will find plenty of unique treasures in the Northwest US. Art galleries, upscale malls, specialty stores, and fresh food markets are among your many choices.