The 7 Wonders of Washington

Cool Maps: 7 Wonders

Mount Rainier National Park

"Mount Rainier is a composite volcano in Pierce County, Washington, located 54 miles (87 km) southeast of Seattle, Washington, in the United States. It is the highest peak in the Cascade Range, with a topographical summit of 14,411 feet.. The mountain and the surrounding area comprise Mount Rainier National Park."

Olympic National Park

"Within the center of Olympic National Park rise the Olympic Mountains whose sides and ridgelines are topped with massive, ancient glaciers. "

Pike Place Market

"Pike Place Market is a public market overlooking the Elliott Bay waterfront in Seattle, Washington, United States. The Market, which opened in 1907, is the oldest continually-operational farmer's market in the country. "

Space Needle

"The Space Needle is a major landmark of the Pacific Northwest and symbol of the U.S. city of Seattle, Washington. It was designated a historic landmark on April 19, 1999. Located on the grounds of Seattle Center, it was built for the 1962 World's Fair, during which time nearly 20,000 people a day used the elevators - 2.3 million visitors in all for the World Fair. "

Seattle Waterfront

"Seattle has one of the most magnificent, awe-inspiring seaports in the world. The views are spectacular; the popular Summer Nights at the Pier concerts play at sublime Pier 62/63. The Seattle Aquarium, the Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center are also here. "

Lake Chelan

"Lake Chelan ..is a narrow, 56-mile-long lake in Chelan County, northern Washington state, USA. It is fed by streams from the Cascade Range. With a maximum depth of 1,541 feet it is the third deepest lake in the country and the ninth deepest in the world. ..The name Chelan is a Salish Indian word that can mean both lake and blue water."

Snoqualmie Falls

"Snoqualmie Falls is a 268 ft ..waterfall on the Snoqualmie River between Snoqualmie and Fall City, Washington, USA. It is one of Washington's most popular scenic attractions ..More than 1.5 million visitors come to the Falls every year, where there is a two acre ..park, an observation deck, and a gift shop."