You can admire breathtaking landscapes all throughout Washington, but here are 18 places in particular that have the most eye-catching scenery:
- Walla Walla
Flickr / jamesonfink Not only is there beautiful wine country out here, but also a number of historical buildings that date back to the 1850s, delicious apples, and so much more.
- Anacortes
Flickr / jacbt Located in Skagit County, this city is known for the Washington State Ferries dock and terminal that serves Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Island, San Juan Island and Victoria, B.C.
- Poulsbo
Flickr / draket Also known as the “Little Norway on the Fjord”, this friendly community with just under 10,000 residents boasts a beautiful waterfront on Liberty Bay.
- Prosser
Flickr / bdewey This city can be found along the Yakima River in Benton County and hosts the annual Great Prosser Balloon Rally.
- Bingen
Flickr / marcelr Around 700+ people live in this small city located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge.
- Skykomish
Flickr / mytravelphotos This small town is located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest near Deception Falls on the Skykomish River.
- Wenatchee
Wikipedia This city in north-central Washington is filled with orchards and is surrounded by the Wenatchee River to the north, Columbia River to the east, and the Wenatchee Mountains to the south and west.
- Moclips
Flickr / davidburn The serene beach in this Grays Harbor County town is located right by the Pacific Ocean.
- Republic
Flickr / mytravelphotos Located in Ferry County, this town is surrounded by the Colville National Forest and is also the beginning point for Sherman Pass Loop, an incredible scenic drive.
- La Conner
Flickr / wasntjustadream There are numerous flower fields and a tranquil waterfront in this charming town near the Swinomish Channel.
- Chelan
Flickr / andyrs Between all of the endless outdoor opportunities here by the lake, this Central Washington town is definitely one of the most scenic in the state.
- Oak Harbor
Flickr / amonroy You’ll always be able to find a spot to relax in this waterfront town on Whidbey Island.
- Winthrop
Flickr / fbohac
In addition to the 1890 storefronts and wooden sidewalks, this town features miles of landscape and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Palouse
Flickr / drhamptn Nearly a thousand people live in this Whitman County city filled with stunning farmland.
- Port Angeles
Wikipedia This city in Clallam County has access to Hurricane Ridge, one of the most popular and breathtaking attractions in the Olympic National Park.
- Westport
Flickr / 91625873@N04 You can relax by the beach or go for a stroll through this cozy town in Grays Harbor County.
- Sequim
Flickr / cowhntrx This town is filled with lavender farms and can be discovered along the Dungeness River near the base of the Olympic Mountains.
- Eastsound, Orcas Island
Flickr / pfly
Tourists are drawn to this location on San Juan Island to see its picturesque beach views!
And of course, Leavenworth, Ocean Shores, Forks, Snoqualmie and these other Small Towns With Big Attractions have amazing scenery too! This list could go on forever..what are some of your favorite scenic towns or cities in Washington?
Flickr / jamesonfink
Not only is there beautiful wine country out here, but also a number of historical buildings that date back to the 1850s, delicious apples, and so much more.
Flickr / jacbt
Located in Skagit County, this city is known for the Washington State Ferries dock and terminal that serves Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Island, San Juan Island and Victoria, B.C.
Flickr / draket
Also known as the “Little Norway on the Fjord”, this friendly community with just under 10,000 residents boasts a beautiful waterfront on Liberty Bay.
Flickr / bdewey
This city can be found along the Yakima River in Benton County and hosts the annual Great Prosser Balloon Rally.
Flickr / marcelr
Around 700+ people live in this small city located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge.
Flickr / mytravelphotos
This small town is located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest near Deception Falls on the Skykomish River.
Wikipedia
This city in north-central Washington is filled with orchards and is surrounded by the Wenatchee River to the north, Columbia River to the east, and the Wenatchee Mountains to the south and west.
Flickr / davidburn
The serene beach in this Grays Harbor County town is located right by the Pacific Ocean.
Flickr / mytravelphotos
Located in Ferry County, this town is surrounded by the Colville National Forest and is also the beginning point for Sherman Pass Loop, an incredible scenic drive.
Flickr / wasntjustadream
There are numerous flower fields and a tranquil waterfront in this charming town near the Swinomish Channel.
Flickr / andyrs
Between all of the endless outdoor opportunities here by the lake, this Central Washington town is definitely one of the most scenic in the state.
Flickr / amonroy
You’ll always be able to find a spot to relax in this waterfront town on Whidbey Island.
Flickr / fbohac
In addition to the 1890 storefronts and wooden sidewalks, this town features miles of landscape and a welcoming atmosphere.
Flickr / drhamptn
Nearly a thousand people live in this Whitman County city filled with stunning farmland.
This city in Clallam County has access to Hurricane Ridge, one of the most popular and breathtaking attractions in the Olympic National Park.
Flickr / 91625873@N04
You can relax by the beach or go for a stroll through this cozy town in Grays Harbor County.
Flickr / cowhntrx
This town is filled with lavender farms and can be discovered along the Dungeness River near the base of the Olympic Mountains.
Flickr / pfly
Tourists are drawn to this location on San Juan Island to see its picturesque beach views!
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