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8 Iconic Seattle Attractions

Central Library Glittering panes of steel and glass make this dramatic structure look more like a faceted gem than a bookworm’s paradise. Step inside to admire bold design features, from shocking yellow escalators to an airy reading room nestled beneath a massive pitched roof.

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Lewis and Clark Highway Washington

Road Trip Along the Lewis and Clark Highway

Cruising for 40 miles brings the first stop: Beacon Rock just outside North Bonneville. Perfect for picnicking and hiking, this lava plug from an extinct volcano stretches 848 feet into the sky and sports a well-maintained trail so shutterbugs can grab a first grand glimpse of the Gorge.

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Places to Stop Along Highway 2 Washington

Bavarian and Old West Towns in Washington

The Bavarian-style village of Leavenworth seems at once both out of place and perfectly normal among the craggy Washington peaks. Here, even fast-food chains come adorned in Tudor detailing. Mid-summer, heat rises up delightfully from the rocky surrounds—all the better for strolling among shops brimming with lederhosen and cured meats, or for tucking into a wurst garden for a glass of local Dirty Face amber.

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