Puget Sound Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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Elandan Gardens in Puget Sound, Washington
Elandan Gardens, Puget Sound, Washington (courtesy, Washington State Tourism)

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Puget Sound Active and Adventure Travel Tips

By Travel Expert: Karen Kefauver
  • Take your kayak out to explore a portion of Washington's Cascadia Marine Trail. It extends 140 miles—from Olympia, in South Puget Sound, all the way through the San Juan Islands and up to the Canadian border.
  • For a fun kayak excursion in the south Puget Sound, cross Henderson Bay near the head of Carr Inlet and paddle into Glen Cove. The historic Olde Glencove Hotel, now a bed and breakfast, was built as a resort hotel in 1896 and has been a National Registered Historic Place since 1978.
  • A visit to Cutts Island, a marine state park, is a memorable way to spend the afternoon sea kayaking. For a longer trip, camping is available at the nearby Kopachuck State Park.
  • For wildlife viewing, paddle to Burley Lagoon at the head of Henderson Bay. Jarrel Cove and McMicken Island state parks, on and around Hartstene Island, are also worthwhile destinations.

Puget Sound Overview

With more arms than an octopus, the southern reach of Puget Sound is a region of convoluted waterways, inlets, bays, and harbors. Tucked among the coves, peninsulas, and islands that separate all this saltwater are some of Washington's most charming little towns. Past glacial activity gave this region the look of Scandinavian fjords, and it was that very similarity that more than a century ago attracted Scandinavian fishermen who founded what are today two of the region's most picturesque towns: Poulsbo and Gig Harbor. However, this region is also home to a couple of the state's largest cities—Tacoma and Olympia. While few major attractions are in the area, there is an abundance of natural beauty (with plenty of parks to explore) and, in Tacoma, several interesting museums and attractions as well. Read More

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Hotels

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The Edgewater

2411 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121 Map

Distance: 4.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Inn at the Market

86 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101 Map

Distance: 5.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Alexis Hotel

1007 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104 Map

Distance: 5.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Washington State Ferry

expert favorite attraction
(mailing address)
2911 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98121

Distance: 4.5 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Alki Beach Park

expert favorite attraction
1702 Alki Ave. SW
Seattle, Washington 98116

Distance: 2.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Alki Beach Park is a popular summertime destination for bladers, joggers, and cyclists. The main... Read More
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Discovery Park

expert favorite attraction
3801 West Government Way
Seattle, Washington 98199

Distance: 3.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Puget Sound

Distance (mi.)
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport 13.1 map
Vancouver International Airport 113.9 map
Portland International Airport 140.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Puget Sound

Distance (mi.)
Seattle Boeing Fld International Airport 8.8 map
Mount Vernon Skagit Regional Airport 56.0 map
Port Angeles Fairchild International Airport 60.7 map

Flight Deals to Puget Sound

Originating From
Portland, OR (PDX) to Seattle (SEA) $166
Long Beach (LGB) to Seattle (SEA) $206
San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA) $211
San Diego (SAN) to Seattle (SEA) $221
Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) $239

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Puget Sound Vacation Rentals

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Amenities: No Pets, Oven, Patio, Swimming Pool, Towels
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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in PUGET-SUR-ARGENS, FRANCE

Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Kitchenette, No Pets, Patio, Swimming Pool, Towels
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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in PUGET-SUR-ARGENS, FRANCE

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 7
Amenities: BBQ, Dishwasher, Laundry, No Pets, Phone, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, TV

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