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The Coast   Olympic & Kitsap Peninsulas   The Islands   North Cascades   Seattle/King County   Volcano Country
Rocky Mountain Gateway   Columbia River Plateau   Wine Country   The Palouse   National Parks

The Coast  

The Polson Museum - Housed in the 26 room 1924 mansion of timber heir Arnold Polson, the Polson Museum collects, preserves and exhibits the written, photographic and artifactual history of Grays Harbor and its surrounding communities.

Ilwaco Heritage Museum - The museum facility encompasses four thematic galleries, the former depot of the Ilwaco Railroad and Navigation Company Ilwaco, several courtyard displays (including a IR&N narrow gauge Pullman Palace car dating back to 1890), a spacious art gallery, a research library, and meeting room.

World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame - During the the existence of the Kite Museum their collection of kites from around the world has increased to over 1300 kites. There are several activities for kids and lots of interesting information for all ages. The Hall of Fame pays special tribute to the people who participated in the history of the kite.

Pacific Coast Cranberry Research Foundation Museum - Visit the Museum and learn both the history of this garnet colored berry as well as key phases of the industry from bog preparation and planting to marketing cranberry products. Enjoy an aromatic gift shop and take home one of many unique cranberry products available.

Westport Maritime Museum - built in 1939 to serve as the Coast Guard's Lifeboat Station, Grays Harbor. The Colonial Revival structure served in that role until 1972 when a new station was built several blocks to the South. The Maritime Museum opened in the 1939 building in 1985. Exhibits include the Coast Guard on the South Beach, Cranberry Growing, Waterfowling, Whales and Whaling and more.

Marsh's Free Museum - If you want to see a shrunken head (one of three authentic specimens on the West Coast), or a complete human skeleton (found in a closet here on the Coast), Marsh's is the place to visit. From the bizarre; a two headed calf or an eight legged lamb...to the old and unusual if you haven't seen it at Marsh's, then, you haven't stayed long enough.

Whale Watching in Westport - Here is a great opportunity to see the California Gray Whale. The charter offices in Westport, Washington offer whale watching trips every spring. All the charter boats in Westport are Coast Guard certified, and have licensed crews. These trips are very economical and enjoyable for all ages.

Lady Washington - The Lady Washington is a replica of the ship sailed by Capt Gray in 1787 when many of the first discoveries of the Washington coast were made. Tour the ship or take a sail along the Pacific Coast.

Museum of the North Beach - This museum features artifacts and displays on all of the North Beach area. Exhibits include photographs, newspapers, Northern Pacific Railroad memorabilia, Quinault Indian artifacts, and much more.

Northwest Carriage Museum - The only museum of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. The museum holds over 20 elegant horse drawn carriages, buggies and sleighs from the late 19th century. Experience first hand how our forefathers commuted across town or across the continent. These early means of transportation will take you back to those times as you stroll through the museum.

Furford Cranberry Museum - Explore the history of the Cranberry Coast at the Furford Cranberry Museum. Introduced to settlers by local Native Americans, the tasty cranberry is grown and harvested in the colorful bogs of the Southwest Washington coast. The museum is open on request. Please call (360) 267-3303 or (360) 267-5403.

Olympic & Kitsap Peninsulas 

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum  - Located within the restored, 1908 Island Center School in Strawberry Hill Park, Bainbridge Island Historical Museum features photos, artifacts, videos, and friendly docents interpreting Island history, folklore, archaeology, cultural diversity, architecture and natural wonder.

Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum - Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum is a museum of theatrical puppets dedicated to puppetry, fun and education. Representing many different puppet types and different cultures from around the world. The museum also features a hands-on children's activity area.

Naval Undersea Museum - The Naval Undersea Museum combines naval history, undersea technology, and marine science to create an exciting and educational experience for visitors. The modern building offers visitors the largest collection of naval undersea artifacts in the United States.

Forks Timber Museum - If you ever wanted to learn anything about loggers of the past and their tools of the trade, the Forks Timber Museum is the place to stop.The museum displays exhibits depicting local history dating back to the 1870s.

Bremerton Community Theatre - An all volunteer, non-profit community theatre producing 5 shows, including 1 musical each Sept - June season.

Port Angeles Fine Art Center - Located in the shadow of Olympia National Park, its superlative physical setting provides an inspiring frame for cultural offerings. The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is open all year round and presents exhibits of visual art in all media.

Admiral Theatre - The Admiral Theatre is a 750-seat performing arts center presenting professional artists and hosting a variety of community events.

Bainbridge Performing Arts - The community based Bainbridge Performing Arts presents year round live entertainment at The Playhouse with theatre, comedy, music, and dance, plus auditions and Theatre School classes. The Playhouse Gallery features a rotating exhibit featuring local artists.

USS Turner Joy - Naval Memorial Ship museum, is a restored Vietnam era destroyer that can be toured from the boiler room to the bridge. See the All Veterans POW memorial & the narrated WWII sea battles exhibit.  300 Beach Ave., Bremerton.  (360) 792-2457.

Kitsap Historical Museum - Housed in an historic 1950 bank building, the Museum features professionally designed exhibits showcase the finest and most extensive collection of Kitsap County artifacts in the area. Take a step back in time - from the ice age to WWI, or stroll down Main Street, Kitsap County.

Port Gamble Historic Museum - Stroll through actual furnished settings and experience the dynamic story of Port Gamble. Learn about the founders of this National Historic Landmark and the lives of those who lived, worked and played here and helped write its story. There are many heirlooms, artifacts, and photographs from the early 1800's.

The Museum and Arts Center - Located in sunny Sequim, the musem exhibits include mammoth and mastodon specimens, artifacts, and a video on the Manis Mastodon excavation. Changing exhibits include local artists, military exhibits, S'Klallam tribal exhibit, and pioneer history displays.

The Mountaineers - Forest Theater - The Forest Theatre, set in a natural amphitheater located near Bremerton Washington, is believed to be one of the oldest outdoor theaters in the United States.

Bremerton Naval Museum - Up-close look at life on the sea, important moments for the Navy and the history of the Naval Shipyard. Children can grab hold of the captains steering wheel and pretend to steer a boat to safety. Be sure to see the Japanese swords collections, a real mine and the Russian uniforms. 402 Pacific Ave., Bremerton.  (360) 479-7447

The Islands  

Island Stage Left - Stage Left is a non-profit theatre company providing free professional quality theatre to the residents of the San Juan Islands and to its visitors. Each summer in July and August, Stage Left, in a stunning outdoor setting, presents another production in its continuing series "Shakespeare under the Stars".

Roche Harbor - Situated on the North end of one of the most beautiful islands in the State of Washington, San Juan Island. Roche Harbor has been a favorite "get away" destination for many visitors from all over the world who come back time and again for its country charm and ambiance.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts - Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is a performing art center providing live theatre performances including plays, dance music, concerts, workshops and more.

The Fun House Discovery Center - The Funhouse is an amazing cornucopia of fun, featuring hands-on interactive exhibits about science, sports, geography, music, history and the human body. There's also a pitching cage with speed gun, an art studio, a recording studio with musical instruments, a video production room, a climbing wall and much more.

The Whale Museum - The Whale Museum promotes stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. The museum is located in a historic building in downtown Friday Harbor, only 3 blocks from the ferry landing. See fun and educational exhibits about whales, watch free videos, and more.

Anacortes Community Theatre - Community theater offering season shows.

Northwest Ballet Theatre - The purpose of the Northwest Ballet Theatre is to produce exciting ballets for all audiences to enjoy and to give young dancers and opportunity to have a complete "dance experience" that will have a positive and transforming effect on their lives.

Orcas Island Historical Museum - The Orcas Island Historical Museum seeks to educate, inspire, entertain and involve our community and visitors in the stewardship of our unique island history. The museum facility is comprised of six, original, homestead cabins, with each cabin serving as a space for interpreting the island's history.

San Juan Community Theatre & Arts - The San Juan Community Theatre offers year-round performances of drama, comedies, musicals, dance and music of every kind, featuring island talents and world-class touring performers.

Westcott Bay Institute for Art & Nature - The Westcott Bay Institute offers educational experiences in art and nature studies in the San Juan Islands. Short weekend workshops, as well as four-day-long classes introduce students to the creative processes, broadening learning experiences, and enhancing enjoyment of the arts and the San Juan ecology. Classes range from sculpting to stonecarving, blacksmithing, printmaking, painting and more.

The Whidbey Playhouse - Year-round community theater.

North Cascades  

Washington Apple Commission Visitor's Center - Learn everything you ever wanted about apples at the visitor's center in Wenatchee. With lots of activities for kids, a tour of the area, beautiful scenery and great samples of the fruits of the labor, you may want to spend all day here.

Leavenworth - Leavenworth is a Bavarian Alpine village featuring gingerbread chalets, wursthauses, music box and cuckoo clock shops, and much more. As you stroll through the town, more than 100 unique stores and services are available to satisfy the most challenging shopping list.

The Boeing Everett Tour Center - Tours are conducted to showcase The Boeing Company and the Everett product line, the 747, 767, and 777.  As part of the tour, visitors will be located in the largest building in the world by volume (472,000,000 cubic feet).  On the Boeing flight line, visitors will see airplanes in various stages of flight test and manufacture for airline customers around the world.

Mount Baker Theatre - The theatre provides arts, entertainment, and social interaction which through a wide variety of programs results in personal enrichment, enjoyment and a sense of community for diverse audiences in the region and to to preserve the restored historic Mount Baker Theatre as a home for local performing arts organizations, film, a venue for touring performers, and community events.

The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center - The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center gathers and educates people to celebrate and preserve the history, arts, sciences, and rich diversity of this region and its people.

Imagine Children's Museum - The Mission of Imagine Children's Museum is to make children's lives better by creating a place where they can playfully learn. Kids of all ages can explore hands-on exhibits in the history, art, science, and culture fields while having the learning time of their lives.

The Museum of Northwest Art - The Mission of the Museum of Northwest Art is to exhibit, interpret, collect and preserve visual art whose regional qualities find resonance within and beyond the Pacific Northwest.

Bellingham Antique Radio Museum - The Bellingham Antique Radio Museum is nationally recognized for its outstanding collection of vintage radios and other examples of broadcast and entertainment technology from the early 20th century. The Museum features more than 1,200 radios, televisions, recording devices, and players from the first half of this century.

Seattle/King County 

Pike Place Market - The Pike Place Market is a special place. This nine-acre historic district hosts nine million visitors each year who come to experience the unique sites and sounds of Seattle's downtown public market. It is a great place to shop and to find entertainment.

 Pacific Science Center - The Pacific Science Center offers fun for the entire family. The center offers a variety of interactive exhibits, a planetarium, IMAX theaters, laser shows and a variety of special events throughout the year.

Washington State Ferries - Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry system in the United States, serving eight counties within Washington and the Province of British Columbia in Canada. WSF is also one of the state’s largest tourist attractions. Every year, thousands of out-of-state visitors come to ride a ferry on a scenic ride through the San Juan Islands or to other destinations around Puget Sound.

 The Space Needle - The Space Needle, a Seattle tradition for over 35 years offers extraordinary futuristic design and colorful history. Just 43 seconds in a glass elevator from ground level to 520 feet above Seattle. A 360-degree view of the most incredible panoramic scenery the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks - Visitors to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks can enjoy the beautiful Carl S. English, Jr. Botanical Garden, watch the boats, visit the fish ladder, and explore the exhibits and bookstore in the Visitor Center.

The Children's Museum - This is a place where kids can do everything. Explore a mountain forest, ride a subway, create their own songs in a real recording studio, go inside a whale, examine skeletons, and other exciting adventures.

 Argosy Cruises - Argosy Cruises offers must-see tourist attractions, such as the Lakes, Locks and Harbor Cruises and hosts countless weddings, trips to Tillicum Village, corporate events and community activities, including the Christmas ShipTM Festival, Pacific Marine Research trips, and Camp Goodtimes.

The Burke Museum - Located on the campus of the University of Washington, the Burke Museum is a major national resource for information on the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest.

Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art - Established in September, 1992 in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle), the museum houses more than 3000 dolls on display as well as for sale. Since its inception it has become a 'mecca' for doll collectors and enthusiasts. It is a great place to look for collectibles or even just to reflect upon childhood memories.

 Woodland Park Zoo - Considered one of the country's ten best zoos, Woodland Park Zoo's 92 acres feature over 300 animal species and 1000 plant species in award-winning naturalistic exhibits.

Spirit of Washington Dinner Train - Experience the nostalgia of passenger rail as you ride and dine in luxurious, vintage rail cars. From Renton to Woodinville, your journey takes you along the shores of Lake Washington and over the historic Wilburton Trestle. Also includes a stopover at Columbia Winery.

Tillcum Village - Tillicum Village is a place where family and friends can come and explore, while enjoying an exquisite meal of freshly prepared salmon, and view Native American dances. Come for the excellent dinner and show, and stay afterwards to examine authentic carving exhibits or explore Blake Island itself.

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden - Just south of Seattle, the Rhododendron Species Foundation and Botanical Garden is home to one of the largest rhododendron collections in the world. Over 10,000 rhododendrons grow in a beautiful 22 acre woodland of tall native conifers. The flowering season in western Washington begins in early January and continues through late July with the majority of species in bloom from March to May.

Volcano Country

Hands On Children's Museum - One of the largest youth museums in the Northwest with over 10,000 square feet of exhibit space! Designed for children and parents to enjoy together, the Museum contains four exhibit galleries with over 50 interactive exhibits.

Washington State History Museum - A place where fascination and FUN come together! People of all ages can explore and be entertained in an environment where characters from Washington's past speak about their lives. Through interactive exhibits, theatrical storytelling, high-tech displays and dramatic artifacts, learn about our state's unique people and places, as well as their impact on the country and the world.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - Experience Northwest wildlife all around you!  Get close to over 40 different species of Northwest animals!  Climb aboard the tram to discover elk, bison, moose and more. Walk wooded pathways to venture near otter, wolverine, bears, cats and wolves. Touch animal artifacts and learn about birds and bees at Cheney Discovery Center.  Get ready for an adventure!

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum - Travel back in time and experience life in Washington Territory during the fur trade era. A Hudson's Bay Company outpost built in 1833; Fort Nisqually was the first European settlement on Puget Sound. Volunteers and staff, in period clothing, demonstrate the crafts of the 19th century and engage visitors in historic dialogue during the Living History Days and other events throughout the year.

The LeMay Museum - America's Car Museum - The LeMay Museum is the largest privately-held collection of vehicles in the US. The LeMay Collection celebrates America's love affair with the car and spans every decade of the 20th century.

Veterans Memorial Museum - A museum established to maintain the inspiration, remembrance and preservation of the memories of all America's Veterans and their sacrifices for America's freedom. The museum features a wonderful display of Civil War items from medical kits to saddles and weapons. We also have extensive WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Persian Gulf displays.

Pioneer Farm Museum and Ohop Indian Village - Escape to another century...Journey back to the 1880's with tour guides to experience homesteading in Washington state. Then step back further, to before the first local contact with Europeans and experience the seasonal Ohop Indian Village. Hands on tours are provided to educate while being a really fun time for children of all ages.

African American Museum - The Museum was organized in 1993 as a venue to educate the general public about the contributions made by African Americans toward the development of this nation. Through exhibits, programs and workshops of the highest academic, scholarly, and aesthetic merit, the Museum offers: oral histories, innovative methods of display and interpretation of African art and African American history.

Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad - All Aboard the Ultimate Time Machine! Experience the Golden Age of Steam as you chug across spectacular bridges, clickety-clack through lush tall forests. Whistle at majestic Mt. Rainier and let off steam by Mineral Lake. All trains are pulled by vintage steam locomotives.

Paul H. Karshner Memorial Museum - The Paul H. Karshner Memorial Museum is a fun place for children and their families to learn about history, cultures and habitats from across the globe. It's a hands-on adventure through time, full of everything from dinosaur fossils and bird feathers, to a mid-1800s general store and a life-size Indian tipi.

Washington Center for the Performing Arts - The Washington Center for the Performing Arts hosts the Olympia Symphony Orchestra and dozens of other community theater, music, and dance groups.

The Vintage Motorcycle Museum - A two story unique collection of original and fully restored pre-1916 Indians, Harley-Davidsons, Excelsior, Pierces, Emblem, Thor, Henderson, Sears, Yale, Reading Standard,plus a Neracar, Imp Car, and an assortment of bicyles, including an example of the first American made bicycle from the 1800's.

The Lelooska Museum - The Lelooska Museum holds an immense collection of artifacts from many regions: the Northwest, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and the Arctic. These items are many and varied including baskets, parfleches, corn husk bags, dolls, spoons, cradles, moccasins, tomahawks, pipes, pipe bags, dresses, a 15 foot birch bark canoe and an entire replica fur trade store fully furnished to the period.

Tacoma Art Museum - Connecting people through art. Tacoma Art Museum serves the diverse communities of the Northwest through its collection, exhibitions and learning programs, emphasizing art and artists from the Northwest.

Cowlitz County Historical Museum - The Cowlitz County Historical Museum was founded in 1949 to discover, interpret and disseminate the history of Cowlitz County and Southwest Washington. Visit the Cowlitz County Historical Museum and discover how the land and rivers of Cowlitz County have shaped the lives of people for hundreds of years.

Washington State Capitol Museum - The State Capital Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of Washington. Learn about the establishment of Washington's state capital and the construction of the imposing capitol building in the exhibit Olympia: Her Present, Proud Position.

Lewis County Historical Museum - The Museum depicts the early settlements and pioneer life in Lewis County, one of the first areas settled in the region and the oldest county in Washington State. Permanent exhibits include a Native American display of Cowlitz and Chehalis tribal material, a blacksmith shop, a second-hand store dating from the early 1900s and a children's hands-on exhibit.

Maryhill Museum of Art - A castle-like chateau overlooking the Columbia River, the Maryhill Museum of Art serves the Northwest as the major cultural resource in the Columbia River Gorge region. More than 10,000 visitors per month from all over the world come to enjoy the collections, the setting and the variety of special exhibits and programs.

The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum - When you visit the Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center Museum, you are able to visualize and participate in the bountiful life of the Columbia River Gorge. The museum features several Lewis & Clark exhibits and a history of the Gorge and its people.

The Johnson Farm Museum - A seven acre farm located in Anderson Island typical of those developed by many islanders who raised chickens and dairy herds as a source of income. The buildings are excellent examples of the type of architecture and construction found on the island prior to 1940.

Children's Museum of Tacoma - From the backyard to the moon, the Children's Museum of Tacoma celebrates the power of play in the life-long journey of learning. Our imaginative environment reaches beyond home and school experiences, nurturing growth and development as young children and their adults explore the world together.

Pearson Air Museum - The mission of the Pearson Air Museum is to preserve the rich aviation history of the Northwest, the pioneering spirit and the freedom of flight for people of all ages. The museum offers many antique planes on permanent display, a children's hands-on center, theater, gift shop and more.

Capital Playhouse - Capital Playhouse presents a unique opportunity to young people in the community, ages 5 - 18, to develop acting, vocal, music and dance skills to achieve theatrical excellence. Capital Playhouse offers a broad spectrum of performances, classes and workshops throughout the year.

The Gorge Heritage Museum - The museum and organization are dedicated to discovering, preserving, and disseminating knowledge about the history of Western Klickitat County and Eastern Skamania County. The museum is located on the southern border of Washington in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Fort Lewis Museum - The Fort Lewis Military Museum collects, preserves and interprets material of historical significance to Fort Lewis and the military units which have served here. The museum also strives to foster an appreciation for the role that the United States Army played in the exploration, settlement and defense of the Pacific Northwest. 

Olympic Flight Museum - The museum feature showcases of artifacts and memorabilia from World War II, and other periods in aviation history. The hangar features a display of lithographs and painting depicting various combat scenes from WWII in both the European and Pacific theaters of operation. Various displays of inert weapon systems, a large collection of aircraft models and more.

McChord Air Museum - The museum features aircraft and scaled model exhibits, unit exhibits, collection of weapons, instruments, paintings and art from the USAF art collection, photographs, vintage uniforms and other memorabilia.

Squaxin Island Tribe Museum - The museum tells the story of the People of the Water through a series of exhibits and displays depicting the relationship between Squaxin Island Tribal members and the seven inlets of Southern Puget Sound.

Museum of Glass : International Center for Contemporary Art - The Museum of Glass: International Center for Contemporary Art is dedicated to the presentation and interpretation of contemporary art with a sustained concentration on the medium of glass.

Working Waterfront Museum - The Working Waterfront Maritime Museum is building a permanent venue to tell the dramatic story of the people, workers, and risk-taking business adventurers who built, and today sustain, the region's working waterfront life and commerce.

Rocky Mountain Gateway  

Keller Heritage Center Museum and Park - The museum contains over 5000 artifacts of historic interest, depicting the development through the years of Northeast Washington.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - The mission of the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum is to collect, preserve and exhibit the Spokane Valley history and culture for the benefit of the community.

Riverfront Park - Located in the heart of Downtown Spokane on the site of the Expo '74 World's Fair, this urban 100 acre park offers natural Beauty of lush green meadows & a cascading river, a scenic Gondola rides over the Spokane Falls, a giant screen IMAX Theatre, Mini-Golf, nostalgic rides on the 1909 historic Looff Carrousel and much more.

Rockin' B Ranch Cowboy Suppoer Show - Home of The best supper show in the west. A wholly unique experience: a belly-fillin', toe tappin', knee slappin' evening for the entire family. Chuckwagon, Western Showdown, and the Inland Northwest's best stage show.

Spokane interPLAYERS - Spokane Interplayers Ensemble is the Spokane area's only resident professional theatre. The theatre performs an annual season of plays chosen from contemporary, classic, and original works.

Wonderland Family Fun Center - Indoor and outdoor mini golf, video games, laser tag, batting cages, go karts, tube crawl, childrens games, simulators, restaurant, animated show. Open year round, free admission. Over 5 acres.

Jundt Art Museum - The Jundt Art Museum includes the Jundt Galleries, a 2,800 square-foot gallery that can be divided into several exhibit areas; the Arcade Gallery, a 1,288 square-foot lobby for exhibit space, and the Chancellor's Room, a 1,450 square-foot exhibition lounge. The Museum also includes a print study room for Gonzaga's print collection.

Cat Tales Zoological Park - A non-profit Zoological Park that is home to dozens of big cats including Siberian Tigers and other endangered species. Visitors may tour the Zoo on their own and learn about the animals from informative signs located throughout the facility or you may take a guided tour given by zoo staff.

Spokane Civic Theatre - Spokane's only national award-winning producer of live theatre-musicals, comedy, drama, and world premieres-45 weeks per year.

Columbia River Plateau  

Schiffner Military and Police Museum - The Schiffner Military and Police Museum has more than six decades of military history represented by uniforms, medals, tools, and literature issued about the armed forces.  4840 Westshore Drive, Moses Lake.  (509) 765-6374

Adams East Museum & Art Center - The Adam East Museum and Art Center houses two permanent exhibits. The first exhibit featuring historical photographs and artifacts traces the history of Moses Lake and Central Washington from geologic times through the present. This exhibit helps the viewer understand the changing nature of the region, its vegetation, wildlife and geological features.  122 W. Third Ave., Moses Lake, (509) 766-9395.

Grant County's Historical Museum and Village - A wonderful collection of old pictures, tools, farm equipment, rocks, Wanapum and Sinkiuse Indian artifacts, cowboy paraphernalia, clothing, documents and household funishings from the homestead era. Part of the museum is a 29-building village comprising authentic and reconstructed units.  742 Basin Street N., Ephrata.  (509) 754-3334

Wine Country  

Fort Walla Walla Museum - Fort Walla Walla Museum offers a pioneer settlement composed of 17 original buildings including cabins, schools, rail road depot, jail, children's play houses, livery stable, etc.; five large exhibit halls displaying artifacts from horse-era agriculture, the early days of Walla Walla, and military exhibits from Fort Walla Walla.

Yakama Nation Cultural Center - The Cultural Heritage Center is a unique facility offering a museum that exhibits the history and art of the Plateau People - the Yakamas. The Center features the Heritage Inn Restaurant for fine dining, Winter Lodge Banquet and convention facility, Heritage Movie Theater, a public library, and a specialty gift shop. 

Franklin County Historical Museum - The Franklin County Historical Museum captures the history of Franklin County. Originally constructed in 1910 as part of Andrew Carnegie's worldwide library construction program, the high ceilings and dark wood moldings create a period atmosphere for this collection of historic artifacts and information.

Harper Joy Theatre - Located in the Whitman College campus, the theatre featues about nine productions every year.

Northern Pacific Railway Museum - The museum gives an opportunity for the visitor to view many aspects of early railroad transportation. Its many artifacts help to demonstrate the importance of railroad transportation to the development of our community and the entire Western United States.

Whitman Mission National Historic Site -  Whitman Mission, located in the southeastern part of Washington state, preserves the site of Waiilatpu Mission, a Presbyterian mission to the Cayuse Indians from 1836 to 1847. During the eleven year period of the mission, it also became a way-stop for Oregon Trail pioneers.

Yakima Valley Museum - This 65,000 ft2 facility offers historical exhibits on the Yakima Valley—its natural history, American Indian culture, pioneer life, early city life, and the roots and development of the Valley’s fruit industry. The museum has a superb collection of horse-drawn vehicles, from stagecoach to hearse.

Three Rivers Children's Museum - The museum features hands-on and role-playing exhibits designed to stimulate a child's imagination. Exhibits change periodically; you and your child may step into outer space...dress in costume and perform on the stage ... or stand on top of a volcano!

East Benton County Historical Museum - Located facing Kennewick's oldest park, Keewaydin Park, you will find on the museum grounds ancient Indian petroglyphs recovered from the Columbia River in 1939, pioneer farm implements, and the school bell from the old Finley School south of town.

Little Theatre of Walla Walla - The Little Theatre of Walla Walla, has been producing 'good plays, done well... since 1944.' Considered to be one of the best live art venues in the area.

The Kirkman House Museum - The mission of the Kirkman House Museum is to enrich the cultural heritage of Walla Walla by preserving the Kirkman Family home, sharing its history, and educating our community and visitors about domestic life in Victorian-era Walla Walla.

Washington State Railroads Historical Society Museum - The WSRHS is dedicated to preserving the history of "All" the railroads that helped build the State of Washington -- From the Northern Pacific, Great Northern, Milwaukee Road, to the Union Pacific, SP&S Railway and all the railroads in between

The Palouse  

Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum - Located in the Washington State University. Many of the campus' cultural activities take place here; ballet performances, plays, operas, rock concerts, and guest lectures.

Palus Artifact Museum - The Palus Artifact Museum offers a collection of locally found artifacts from the Palouse Indian tribe. This Native American tribe spent their winters near Palouse Falls and their summers hunting game and collecting roots and berries in Dayton and the nearby Blue Mountains. 305 E Main Street, Dayton. (509) 382-4820.

Museum of Anthropology - Located in the campus of Washington State University, the Museum of Anthropology is one of the major repositories for archaeological collections in the northwest. Most of these collections are from federal and state lands in eastern Washington and the Cedar Mesa Region of Utah.

National Parks

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site - Fort Vancouver was the administrative headquarters and main supply depot for the Hudson's Bay Company's fur trading operations in the immense Columbia Department. Under the leadership of John McLoughlin, the fort became the center of political, cultural, and commercial activities in the Pacific Northwest. When American immigrants arrived in the Oregon Country during the 1830s and 1840s, Fort Vancouver provided them with essential supplies to begin their new settlements.

Klondike Gold Rush-Seattle Unit National Historic Park - In 1897 news of a gold strike in the Canadian Yukon reached Seattle, triggering a stampede North to the Klondike Gold Fields. From 1897 to 1898, tens of thousands of people from across the United States and around the world descended upon Seattle's commercial district. While in Seattle, the hopeful miners purchased millions of dollars of food, clothing, equipment, pack animals, and steamship tickets. The final outcome of this great stampede helped shape the Seattle we know today, bolstering the city's reputation as the Queen City of the Pacific Northwest.

Lake Chelan National Recreation Area - Here the beautiful Stehekin Valley, with a portion of fjordlike Lake Chelan, adjoins North Cascades National Park. The national recreation area is managed with the national park and Ross Lake National Recreation Area as the North Cascades National Park Service Complex.

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area - In 1941, damming of the Columbia River as part of the Columbia River Basin project created a 130-mile long lake. Named for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the lake is now the largest recreation feature in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The man-made recreation area provides opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking and tours of Fort Spokane and the Dam.

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail - This site celebrates the heroic expedition of the Corps of Discovery, led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark. Thirty three people traveled with them into unknown territory, starting near what is now known as Wood River, Illinois in 1804, reaching the Pacific Ocean in 1805 and returning in 1806.

North Cascades National Park - The North Cascades National Park Service Complex includes North Cascades National Park and Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. North Cascades National Park contains some of America's most beautiful scenery -- jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls and over 300 glaciers -- within its 505,000 acres (202,000 hectares).

Olympic National Park - Often referred to as "three parks in one", Olympic National Park encompasses three distinctly different ecosystems—rugged glacier capped mountains, over 60 miles of wild Pacific coast and magnificent stands of old-growth and temperate rain forest. These diverse ecosystems are still largely pristine in character (about 95% of the park is designated wilderness)and are Olympic's gift to you.

Ross Lake National Recreation Area - Ross Lake National Recreation Area is part of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Ringed by mountains, it offers many outdoor recreation opportunities along the upper reaches of the Skagit River, between the north and south units of North Cascades National Park.

San Juan Island National Historic Park - San Juan Island NHP commemorates the peaceful resolution of the 19th century boundary dispute between Great Britain and the United States over the Oregon Country. The crisis on San Juan Island -- which both nations claimed -- ignited when on June 15, 1859, an American farmer shot a British-owned pig. Soon the U.S. Army and Royal Navy were at gunpoint. However, officials on both sides quickly restored calm and the nations agreed to a military joint occupation of the island until the boundary dispute could be resolved.

Whitman Mission National Historic Site -  Whitman Mission, located in the southeastern part of Washington state, preserves the site of Waiilatpu Mission, a Presbyterian mission to the Cayuse Indians from 1836 to 1847. During the eleven year period of the mission, it also became a way-stop for Oregon Trail pioneers. The mission ended in violence in November, 1847 after an outbreak of measles killed half the Cayuse tribe. Marcus Whitman, Narcissa Whitman and eleven others staying at the mission were killed by the Cayuse.  The park preserves the foundations of the mission buildings, the Mill Pond and irrigation ditch, a short segment of the Oregon Trail, and the grave where the victims are buried. Native grasses give visitors a sense of how the area looked in 1840s.