Title: Visit King County: 2026 Travel Guide for King County, Washington | Expedia.com

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# King County, WA

## Washington

![Grab a grassy seat at the top of the hill at Gas Works Park for one of the best views of Seattle. Perfect for July 4th fireworks viewing, sailboat spotting, or picnicking and cloud gazing.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3121/fd4c1d92-c79c-4f66-a1fb-6acbb178fff6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Grab a grassy seat at the top of the hill at Gas Works Park for one of the best views of Seattle. Perfect for July 4th fireworks viewing, sailboat spotting, or picnicking and cloud gazing.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3121/fd4c1d92-c79c-4f66-a1fb-6acbb178fff6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The colorful Frank Gehry-designed building in the shadow of the Space Needle is the Experience Music Project, a museum dedicated to music history and science fiction. Though the museum itself doesn’t have any particular significance to the Seattle grunge era, it does house some pretty fantastic memorabilia. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3121/723d99aa-98f1-47c0-89a6-44b128ed4451.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![30 minute buzz around Seattle in a lil helicopter.  Waved to our house and favorite landmarks.  Great birthday present with my 7 year old boy. #BestOf5](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6613/1da09ba5-a1d8-49c5-af53-7cab0ba33ec1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![King County](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/138987/5c6b01a5-8c1e-41a4-ba8d-b1d55f9808b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in King County

[Seattle

Known for Shopping, Theaters and Museums

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From the limitless outdoor experiences in the nearby Cascade and Olympic mountains to the artistic and musical opportunities downtown, adventure awaits in Seattle.

## Reasons to visit

- Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
- Seattle Waterfront
- Space Needle

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[Auburn

Known for Dining, Shopping and Casinos

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Love horseback riding, casinos, and sports? Get away to Auburn! 

## Reasons to visit

- White River Amphitheatre
- Five Mile Lake Park
- Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

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[Snoqualmie

Known for Dining, Waterfalls and Romantic

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Get away to romantic Snoqualmie! Enjoy the waterfalls, casinos, and spas. 

## Reasons to visit

- Snoqualmie Falls
- Snoqualmie Casino
- Northwest Railway Museum

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[Issaquah

Known for Shopping, Family-friendly and Business

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Issaquah is calling! Discover its mountain views, hiking, cafes, and more. 

## Reasons to visit

- Downtown Issaquah
- Lake Sammamish State Park
- Poo Poo Point

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[Vashon Island

Known for Islands, Relaxing and Bird watching

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Get away to relaxing Vashon Island! Enjoy the island views, hiking, and forests. 

## Reasons to visit

- Point Robinson Lighthouse
- Point Robinson Park

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[Baring

Known for Natural parks

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Baring awaits: its parks and more! 

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