To help you narrow down your options, U.S. News considered factors like can't-miss activities, cultural attractions and natural beauty to come up with the best places to visit in Washington state.

WorldAtlas, a publication focused on geography and education, recently put together a list of the "13 Prettiest Small Towns in Washington ... Pearrygin Lake State Park glints blue for summer paddles ...

Travel + Leisure recently ranked the best places for outdoor lovers to retire ... plans and IRA distributions aren't taxed in Washington state, according to AARP. Pomeroy is the smallest city ...

Washingtonians looking for fun on the water this summer don’t have to go very far, according to a new list of best ... western Washington locations like Bellingham, Tacoma and Olympia. It’s about 3 ...

Wondering where are the best places to visit on the Washington Coast ... It is touted as the longest beach in the state of ...

The Western United States dominated a recent top 10 list of best cities for parks in the nation, according to a new study. Washington state had one city in the top 10, according to new research ...

"Washington state’s got Mount Rainier looming tall, the Wenatchee River carving through, and a coast crashing wild at Fort Worden," the WorldAtlas report said. "The small towns, though ...

Between Lake Chelan State Park ... drive from western Washington locations like Bellingham, Tacoma and Olympia. It’s about 3 hours north of Tri-Cities. You can also visit Stehekin, located ...