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.

Keeping kids entertained while finding activities that parents can enjoy, too, is no easy feat. Luckily, Washington State is ...

Human beings have released around 35 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year in recent years. It’s the ...

Best Places to Shop ... Browse boutique shops, see the work of creative designers and artists, and sample from an array of food vendors. [Read: The Best Washington, D.C., Bus Tours.] ...

The best things in life are free ... Roughly 40 minutes away, the Grand Portage State Park is also a great place to see the Northern Lights. If the Northern Lights appear in North Dakota, as ...