Hidden Gems in Washington

HOBO Inn

Cabooses once played a huge part of railroading. Now they rest in the little town of Elbe, nestled 13 miles from the park entrance of Mt. Rainier National Park, and the shoreline of Alder Lake and the Nisqually River. 

54106 Mountain Highway East P.O. Box 921, Elbe, WA 98330

Fort Casey Inn

The Fort Casey Inn brings patriotism with a touch of historic romance to Whidbey Island, Washington. Built as officer’s housing just before the First World War, the Fort Casey Inn recalls its patriotic past. This inviting row of cottages overlooks Washington’s Puget Sound. Relive the past with charm and comfort on beautiful Whidbey Island.

1124 S. Engle Road Coupeville, WA 98239

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Leavenworth

Wedged into a valley between Cascade Range peaks, this charming Washington town makes an ideal base for winter recreation and getting outside all year long. Backpacking, hiking, ziplining, snowshoeing and skiing are just some of the many outdoor activities in and around this picturesque mountain locale.

Leavenworth Washington Off Hwy 2

Winthrop Washington

Winthrop Washington is a truly unique place. A re-created Old West town with a pioneer history to match the facades, Winthrop Washington is also a popular base for outdoor recreation — cross-country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, white-water rafting, and, most famously, fishing 

Winthrom, Washington off HWY 20

Rockport Floating Cabins

Ross Lake Resort is situated in a line of twelve individual cabins and three bunkhouses built on log floats. The resort is located on the west side of Ross Lake, just north of Ross Dam. It is the only facility on the lake and characterized by its remoteness (no direct road access).

503 Diablo St, Rockport, WA 98283

 

Treehouses in Redmond

The glowing wood interior and many windows extend from floor to soaring ceiling inside this cozy yet luxurious treehouse. Tucked away on 30 forested acres, the airy interior is comfortably furnished and bursting with natural light

Redmond, Washington, United States

Manresa Castle Hotel

Set in a castle like building dating from 1892, this old-world hotel is 1.8 miles from Port Townsend ferry on Port Townsend Bay,

651 Cleveland St, Port Townsend, WA 98368

Lake Quinault Lodge

There are some places so blissfully disconnected from the modern world that they seem to stand suspended in time. Lake Quinault Lodge is one such place – a grand and rustic lodge built in 1926 that welcomes guests with warmth, hospitality, and a sincere feeling of home-away-from-home comfort. Here you can unwind in front of our majestic fireplace, dine in the historic Roosevelt Dining Room, curl up with a good book by the lake, paddleboard or fish in the afternoon sun, or venture deep into the temperate rainforest and enjoy the cool shade of the giant trees.

345 S Shore Rd, Quinault, WA 98575

Point No Point Lighthouse 

The Point No Point Lighthouse, built in 1879, is considered to be the oldest lighthouse on Puget Sound. Now, with the cooperation of the U.S. Lighthouse Society, Kitsap County Parks and the Friends of Point No Point, the historic lighthouse Keeper’s home has opened as a vacation rental.

9005 Point No Point Rd.  NE Hansville, WA 98340

Rosario Resort and Spa

Located on beautiful Orcas Island in Washington State’s San Juan Islands, Rosario Resort & Spa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We are open and excited to welcome guests to Rosario!

1400 Rosario Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

KALALOCH LODGE/ TREE OF LIFE (OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK)

The tree sits in the plush Olympic National Park, about an hour southwest of the Hoh Rainforest. Because the wondrous tree lacks a specific name, it’s also called The Tree of Life, The Runaway Tree, and simply, the Kalaloch Tree.

157151, US-101, Forks, WA 98331

Ape Caves

The full experience at Ape Cave includes the easy exploration of a spacious lava tube, followed by more difficult travel through a smaller, longer, and more rugged lava tube to an exit. Then, enjoy an easy return hike winding through shady forest and crusty lava formations.

From I-5 exit 21, travel north and east on State Route 503 (Lewis River Road)

Pike Place Market

This iconic sign with a clock face is a well-known symbol of the long-running Pike Place Market.

85 Pike St #500, Seattle, WA 98101

Thornewood Castle

Thornewood is an estate in what is now Lakewood, Washington. The estate consists of three buildings, including Thornewood Castle, which was built from the brick of a dismantled 15th-century house imported from England. The Castle was used as a set for the Stephen King film Rose Red.

8601 N Thorne Ln SW, Lakewood, WA 98498

Rolling Huts

Whether you’re a hiker, mountain biker or cross-country skier, the Rolling Huts, located in Washington’s Methow Valley, 

18381 HWY 20, Winthrop WA 98862.

Underground Hygge

This inspired dwelling nestled right into the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge mountainside. Reverently framed by the iconic round doorway, the wondrous views will entrance your imagination and inspire an unforgettable journey.

70 Rd N (a.k.a. Lot 81 Mountain Springs Road),, Orondo, WA 98843

Cape Flattery

Cape Flattery is the northwestern most point of the contiguous United States. It is in Clallam County, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula, where the Strait of Juan de Fuca joins the Pacific Ocean. It is also part of the Makah Reservation, and is the northern boundary of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

Cape Loop Rd, Neah Bay, WA 98357

Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Falls is a 268-foot waterfall in the northwest United States, located east of Seattle on the Snoqualmie River between Snoqualmie and Fall City, Washington

6501 Railroad Ave SE Snoqualmie, Washington, 98024