Drive the geographic heart of the Evergreen State.
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For decades, John King, AAA’s retired travel expert, crafted a series of Northwest road trip itineraries that showcase the best that each location has to offer. These auto tours feature detailed route maps as well as informative commentary on cities, attractions, landscapes, and off-the-beaten-path gems.
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Drive the geographic heart of the Evergreen State.
A drive through the south-central corner of Washington state is a drive through millions of years of history.
Take the Idaho Panhandle Auto Tour day trips and weekend getaways; Priest Lake and Lake Pend Oreille, Spokane, Sandpoint, Coeur d’Alene
The Skagit Flats–Fidalgo Loop offers an 74-mile introduction to the natural marvels of Skagit Valley. From Mount Vernon and Burlington along I-5, the route journeys through Padilla Bay, Fidalgo Island, Anacortes, and passes the scenic Deception Pass State Park before returning via Skagit Flats.
There’s much to do along the way, whether that be stopping for a bite along the waterfront in historic Everett or hiking along a mountain trail to an ice cave or former mining camp where men dug for ore more than 120 years ago.
The ultimate road trip to explore the Olympic Peninsula.
Explore the town, attractions and scenic drives of Southwest Washington.
Discover your next favorite chardonnay or merlot among Washington’s 14 growing regions. Tour 59,000 acres of vines awhat to expect in each, what sets them apart, and how to explore every area.