If you're looking for a way to escape the city but don't have the time to run away to Belize for a month, pick out a quick trip below and change your scenery for a day or a weekend.

Anacortes
Head for the waterfront and enjoy this small and charming historic town near great state parks with camping, climbing, hiking and lots more to enjoy.

Bald Eagle Watching
Catch glimpses of bald eagles in their natural habitat. Tourists from other areas of the United States flock here to see the majestic bird.

Birch Bay/Resort Semiahmoo
This classic Washington summer destination is located between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., so it attracts an equal crowd of fun-loving Americans and Canadians.

Camano Island
Find green hills, empty roads and grazing alpacas on a trip to bucolic Camano Island.
• Visit the Camano Island Inn

Long Beach
Go fly a kite ... or enjoy the sunset and do lots of other things on
Long Beach Peninsula.

Ocean Shores
Spend the weekend relaxing. You'll enjoy wandering up and down Ocean Shores' six miles of peaceful beach and watching the powerful waves pound the shore.

Orca Adventures
Travel around the San Juans waiting for whale encounters and prepare for an awesome experience.

Paradise at Mount Rainier
Penny LeGate captures some beautiful alpine scenery at the breathtaking Mount Rainier.

Port Townsend
Escape to this quaint seaport town filled with art galleries, Victorian architecture and exceptionally friendly people. If you go once to Port Townsend, you'll want to return.

San Juan Islands
Bike, kayak, hike, relax and recuperate during a San Juans getaway.
• The San Juans' "quiet time"

Washington's Hot Springs
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature by seeking out one of our state's beautiful hot springs.

Whistler Weekend
Head up north to find great spring skiing, snowboarding, shopping, parties and loads of other aprés-ski fun at one of the best destination ski resorts in the world.

Alaska Cruises
Gorgeous glaciers, exotic wildlife and beautiful natural sights await you on an icy journey north. You'll need a tad more time for this getaway, but it will be worth it.

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