The Ultimate PNW Bucket List (By A Local)
The Ultimate PNW Bucket List Guide for Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia!
The Pacific Northwest (specifically Washington) has been home to me for 25+ years. I grew up here and have explored all over.
Since I am a Washington native, most of this bucket list is based on Washington. I’ve included my favorite hikes, things to do in the city, lakes, rooftop appetizers, and everything else that I love to do.
The items I have done have a “📍” next to them. The ones without that emoji are still on my PNW bucket list.
100+ Things To Do in the Beautiful Pacific Northwest
My Favorite Travel Resources
– Best Hotel Rates: Booking.com
– Best Rental Cars: Rentalcars.com
– Best Tour Services: Viator
Ultimate PNW Bucket List Guide
As a Washingtonian, these have been my favorite unique things to do in the Pacific Northwest!
Washington
1. Go Boating on Lake Chelan 📍
2. Swim in Diablo Lake 📍
3. Eat Ice Cream at Molly Moons 📍
4. Grab a Beer at one of Ballard’s Breweries 📍
5. Ride a Drive On Ferry 📍
6. Visit Lime Kiln Point State Park 📍
7. Mountain Bike on Mt. Spokane
8. Eat Fresh Sushi in Seattle 📍
9. Watch a Concert & Camp at the Gorge Amphitheater 📍
10. Overnight Trip on Mt. St. Helens
11. Visit the Museum of Pop Culture 📍
12. Eat Jalapeno Poppers at the Matador 📍
13. Relax in a Washington Hot Spring
14. Hike Maple Pass in Autumn
15. Late Night Burger at Dick’s 📍
16. Spend a Night in a Fire Lookout 📍
17. Visit the Art Festival in Anacortes 📍
18. Go to a Concert at White River Amphitheater 📍
19. Stay in an A-Frame BnB in Leavenworth 📍
20. Ski at Mt. Baker 📍
21. Line Dance at the Little Red Hen 📍
22. Camp in Stehekin 📍
23. Go to a Kraken Game 📍
24. Go Sailing Around the San Juan Islands 📍
25. Eat a Seattle Hotdog
26. The Space Needle 📍
27. Experience Oktoberfest in Leavenworth
28. Hike up Mount Townsend 📍
29. Hike the Cougar Divide Trail
30. Watch Orcas in Puget Sound 📍
31. Take a Sea Plane Around the San Juan Islands
32. Visit the Enchantments 📍
33. Eat a Pineapple at the Top of Mount McCausland Trail 📍
34. Have a Fire at Shi Shi Beach
35. Watch the Sunrise at Rattlesnake Lake 📍
36. Enjoy the Fall Colors at the Kendall Katwalk Trail
37. Snowshoe Artist Point 📍
38. Go Paddleboarding on Lake Union 📍
39. Enjoy the Sun on the Summit Lake Trail 📍
40. Backpack the Wonderland Trail 📍
41. Eat the Famous Oysters in Hama Hama
42. Rent a Room at Rock Box for a Karaoke Night
43. Backpack the Ozette Triangle
44. Go Fishing/Crabbing on the Puget Sound 📍
45. Take the Train from Bellingham to Vancouver
46. Cruise around Lake Union in a Hot Tub Boat
47. Try Appetizers at the Rooftop Bar in Seattle 📍
48. Climb to Camp Muir 📍
49. Book a Room at Hotel De Haro in Roche Harbor
50. Attend a Washington State Football Game 📍
51. Stay at a Treehouse in Fall City
52. Learn History at the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor 📍
53. Read a Book at La Push 📍
54. Visit Mt. Storm King in the Olympics 📍
55. Drink a Beer at a Mariners Game 📍
56. Hike in the North Cascades 📍
57. Load Pancakes or French Toast at the Portage Bay Cafe Toppings Bar
58. Visit an Art Gallery in Edmonds 📍
59. Taste Delicious Wine at Chateau St. Michelle
60. Go for a Run in Washington Park State Park 📍
61. Watch the Sunset at the Oyster Dome
Oregon
62. Hike Misery Ridge & Summer Trail Loop
63. Eat a Voodoo Doughnut 📍
64. Visit the Painted Hills
65. Hike 11 miles along South Sister Trail
66. Backpack the Entire Timberline Trail 📍
67. Have a Picnic on the Beach of Ecola State Park
68. Camp at Nehalem Bay State Park 📍
69. White Water Rafting on Columbia River Gorge 📍
70. Hike the Trail of Ten Falls
71. Attend Bend’s Farmers Market
72. Go to the Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest 📍
73. Snowboard on Mt. Bachelor 📍
74. Sunrise Walk to Haystack Rock 📍
75. Wine Taste in the Willamette Valley
76. Grab an Ice Cream Cone at Tillamook Creamery
77. Spend a Weekend in Bend 📍
78. Take a Dip in Jade Lake 📍
79. Eat Fresh Fish Tacos at Local Oceans Seafood
80. Drive the Entire Oregon Coast
81. Unwind at Deschutes Brewery 📍
82. Kayak Tour on Cascade Lakes
83. Surf out of Newport Beach
84. Take Your Pup to Mt. Tabor Park
85. Paddleboard off Shore Thing Beach
86. Spend a Romantic Getaway in Eugene
87. Attend a Concert at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
88. Fly Fish in Sisters
89. Take a Bike Ride in Smith Rock State Park
90. Go on a Columbia River Gorge Air Tour
91. Hike Dog Mountain During Wildflower Season
92. Spend a Day at Crater Lake
93. Spearfish in Yaquina Bay
British Columbia
94. Zipline on Grouse Mountain
95. Rent a Room on Vancouver Island
96. Walk the Historic Streets of Victoria
97. Photograph the Capilano Suspension Bridge During Winter
98. Backpack to Garibaldi Lake
99. Spend a Weekend at Whistler Ski Resort 📍
100. Smell Fresh Air on Panorama Ridge 📍
101. Drink a Coffee Near Mount Assiniboine
102. Walk Around Squamish 📍
103. Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola
104. Have a Picnic in Stanley Park
105. Drink a Spicy Margarita on the Porch of Geo Cider 📍
106. Book a Maligne Canyon Ice Walk
107. Snorkel in Vancouver
108. Go on a Victoria Panorama Seaplane Tour
109. Hike the Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre Lakes
110. Quick Stroll up Mount Seymour
111. Ski at Cypress Mountain
Recommended Posts:
⭐ Epic Couples Getaway in Oregon
⭐ Ultimate Guide of 47 Hikes in Oregon
Happy Trails,
Mindful PNW Travels
