Top Things to do in Washington
Top Hotels in Washington
- 1. Hyatt Regency Seattle
- 2. Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center
- 3. Hyatt At Olive 8
- 4. Cedarbrook Lodge
- 5. The Paramount Hotel
- 6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
- 7. Mayflower Park Hotel
- 8. Lotte Hotel Seattle
- 9. Mediterranean Inn
- 10. Coast Gateway Hotel
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The 7 Best Observatories & Planetariums in Washington, United States
Discover the best top things to do in Washington, United States including Johnston Ridge Observatory, Goldendale Observatory State Park, Johnston Ridge Observatory, LIGO Hanford Observatory, Pacific Science Center, Pierce College Science Dome, Pacific Planetarium.
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1. Johnston Ridge Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 488 reviews
A small observatory poised dramatically on a cliff overlooking the debris left over from the famous 1980 volcano explosion.
Reviewed By mjj123mjj758 - Orlando, United States
This visitor center is well appointed with a lot of interesting exhibits, movies, facts and stories surrounding the Mt St Helens 1980 erruption. It is well worth going to if you plan a visit to the area. The hiking trails are well marked, but out in the open and there are no water sources. Plan on bringing plenty of water.
2. Goldendale Observatory State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
See within 1,100 miles of the moon's surface and Jupiter's cloud belts when looking through the amazing telescopes available to the public.
Reviewed By Ripping62
Went to the evening show, unfortunately it was a very foggy night and so we were not able to see anything through the telescope. Instead we had a very interesting 2 hour discussion on astronomy. The lecturer (I'm sorry I didn't catch his name) really knew his stuff and was good at explaining difficult concepts such as the angle of the earth's tilt in layman's terms, his knowledge of the solar system was impressive and he peppered the discussion with many interesting facts about the planets and their moons. The talk was enhanced by great graphics taken off his laptop.. Anyone with an interest in space and astronomy will find this a fascinating visit.
3. Johnston Ridge Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By biarritz99 - San Diego, United States
This visitor center has a wonderful view directly of the volcano and the valley below. The movie is worthwhile and there are many interesting exhibits. Even the drive up the mountain is interesting though it takes about an hour from highway 5. We waited for a clear day to make the trip fearing on other trips that the mountain would be obscured by clouds.
4. LIGO Hanford Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By SteveG864 - Richland, United States
LIGO Hanford is one of the two Laser Interferometry Gravitational Observatories that first detected the gravitational wave propagating from the collision of two black holes a few years ago and then more recently two neutron stars. For this the LIGO team was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics. The tour is fascinating, as you'll get a sense of the unprecedented precision with which distance is measured. Mind-blowing. Check ahead for when tours are operating.
5. Pacific Science Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,901 reviews
TEMPORARY CLOSURE: On March 11, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a prohibition on gatherings of 250 people or more in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. In accordance with that, PacSci has closed. Please check the website for the most up-to-date hours. Pacific Science Center ignites curiosity in every child and fuels a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all of us. Get hands-on in our Tinker Tank maker space, wander among fluttering tropical butterflies, immerse yourself in a giant-screen IMAX film, explore distant galaxies and meet local scientists and researchers. Don't miss a show in our popular Laser Dome that features a brand new laser system filling the dome with vibrant light and color! Every visit to Pacific Science Center is unique, engaging and fun for adults and children alike. In addition to our daily live science demonstrations, IMAX films, planetarium and laser shows, we feature traveling exhibits that vary throughout the year.
Reviewed By rjacquet2 - Seattle, United States
The science center is located in the same area as the Space Needle. lots of attractions to see here especially for your children to get hands on science events and programs they have. in the same location are lots of attractions which includes a very good Music and Science Fiction museum, an outdoor play station for kids that can teach them musical ideas, a very good IMAX movie theater and a very large food court.
6. Pierce College Science Dome
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
