Don’t Miss WA’s 7 Magical Picturesque Towns to Visit in 2025

Confession: I’ve lived in Washington State for over twenty years and haven’t seen 1/5th of the state yet! There’s so many places I have never been (or in some cases, even heard of) that I can’t wait to travel to, like the Similkameen River, Sea Breeze Cottages in Ocean Shores, Bellingham, Blaine, and Walla Walla!

Here are the best picturesque towns in Washington State according to Redditors:

7. Downtown Tacoma

CrypticDemon says:

"I have to say, Tacoma is underrated."

Tips for living in Tacoma: get seasonal tires and drive an AWD, dress for cold weather, go hiking, and be prepared for the Tacoma Funk (the smells coming from the paper mill).

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6. Leavenworth

It’s the best city in Washington to just hang out, eat giant pretzels, drink beer, and revel in the festive Bavarian village-style winter beauty, surrounded by all that snow.

Dummy4du3k4 says:

"I don’t care if it’s boomer energy, Leavenworth changed for the worse when the nutcracker museum started charging admission."

5. Mount Rainier

This iconic (and active) volcano is a beloved Washington state symbol. Here’s a question that needs answering: Are there really UFOs around Mt. Rainier?

DarkRajiin comments:

"It's funny you say that, my grandfather always told me when I was young that when the clouds hung on Rainer like that, it was the UFOs using cover to refill/recharge straight from the volcanoes core. I still think of that every time."

4. Fire Trail Road

In the town of Marysville, there is a beautiful stretch of road that looks spooky, yet glorious when it’s foggy. There’s even local lore legends of the “Ghost of Firetrail.”

Traylor_Trash87 exclaims:

"Just scrolling thru Reddit and recognize my road! Crazy how the fog completely cleared halfway up the hill today!"

3. Port Townsend

A coastal town that has unparalleled views and lots of Washington state history.

Divingdeep321 says:

"My mind was blown when I visited it first time. Never knew there was so much history there and the town was so happening in 1800s! It’s amazing how cities have their destinies. It could very well have been a thriving city of today but didn’t."

2. White Pass

This is one of Washington’s hidden gem ski resorts. You feel like you’ve been whisked away inside a snow globe–a snow globe with a lodge that has great cocoa and plenty of reading nooks inside it.

RedPorsheKilla says:

"That the name of the pass! It’s closed for almost half a year! Beautiful to drive on a motorcycle, did that every season. This pass as the Chinook pass won’t be serviced from Oct to April!"

1. Seattle

Seattle is one of the top cities in America to visit. It’s filled with Pacific Northwest culture, great coffee, amazing dining experiences, and plenty of things to do, see, buy, and imbibe!

The most visited restaurant in Seattle is The George, located inside the swanky Fairmont Olympic Hotel (411 University St). The Space Needle is the most popular place visitors want to see in Seattle.

Which of these towns will you go visit in 2025?

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