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Olympic Peninsula

· Olympic Peninsula, WA

Why you should go…

The Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission is a partnership of tourism marketing organizations covering Clallam, Jefferson, Mason and Grays Harbor counties in Washington state. It promotes the Olympic Peninsula, home to Olympic National Park, as a visitor destination and provides trip-planning tools and lodging listings. The commission is funded primarily through lodging tax contributions from its member municipalities and associations.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Olympic Peninsula, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Olympic National Park

    $25–$50

    Hike glacier-capped mountains, walk the Hoh Rainforest and explore 60 miles of wild Pacific coast.

    27 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Coho Ferry

    $25–$50

    Year-round vehicle and passenger ferry crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Port Angeles and Victoria.

    38 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Olympic Game Farm

    Under $25

    A drive-through wildlife park on the Olympic Peninsula, home to bears, bison, elk and other animals once used in Disney films.

    42 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Sequim Lavender Trail

    Free

    A self-guided trail through family-owned lavender farms around Sequim, Washington.

    42 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Free Entry

    Sequim Visitor Information Center

    Free

    Visitor center on East Washington Street in Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula lavender town known as one of the driest spots in western Washington.

    43 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Free Entry

    Experience Olympia & Beyond Visitor Center

    Free

    Visitor center for Washington's capital region at the foot of the Capitol campus, with maps, guides and trip help for Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater.

    54 mi awayMore like this