United States United States Guide Things To Do Essentials Where to Stay Itineraries Getaways All United States Northwest Travel Ideas Written by Angela Brown Facebook Twitter Angela has been writing about life, travel, and recreation in the Northwest, where she grew up, since 2000. Tripsavvy's Editorial Guidelines Angela Brown Updated 06/19/19 Share Pin Email Matt Anderson Photography / Getty Images The Northwest is so rich with fun things to do and gorgeous sites to see, it can be difficult to narrow down your list of vacation options. Those who live in this region know that it would take a lifetime (or more!) to visit all the wonders that the Northwest holds. And while there are always new places to explore, old favorites can draw you again and again. You'll want to experience these places at different times of the year, in a different light and different seasons like Winter and Fall. For those who aren't lucky enough to live here, there are many reasons to choose the Northwest as your vacation destination. 01 of 09 Family Fun Feng Wei Photography / Getty Images These Northwest destinations feature a broad range of activities in uniquely scenic locations. They offer opportunities to learn and play and share quality time with your loved ones. Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Oregon Glacier National Park, Montana Mount St. Helens, Washington 02 of 09 Romantic Getaways gjohnstonphoto / Getty Images Charming lodging, fine dining, and romantic strolling options make these destinations ideal for couples who want to spend quality time focusing on each other. Cannon Beach, Oregon Whidbey Island, Washington Sandpoint, Idaho 03 of 09 Wildlife Watching Daniel A. Leifheit / Getty Images Whether you're interested in seeing creatures with fur, fins, or feathers, these locations offer the opportunity to view the region's gorgeous wildlife in their natural setting. Denali National Park, Alaska Yellowstone National Park, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho Klamath Falls, Oregon 04 of 09 Golf Getaways Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course These Northwest golf destinations offer a range of challenging courses along with a broad range of visitor services and amenities. Tri-Cities, Washington Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Bandon, Oregon Continue to 5 of 9 below. 05 of 09 Experience History Hans Balsing / 500px / Getty Images These historically-significant destinations offer interesting learning experiences in combination with hands-on activities and recreation. Cody, Wyoming Port Townsend, Washington Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, Washington, and Oregon 06 of 09 Water Recreation Steve Bly / Getty Images You'll enjoy a broad range of water activities on these Northwest lakes and rivers, including whitewater rafting, water skiing, windsurfing, and house boating. Hood River, Oregon Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Washington Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho 07 of 09 Winter Vacations Kevin Nolet / EyeEm / Getty Images Downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and sledding and tubing. You'll find it all in abundance in the Northwest. Sun Valley, Idaho Whitefish, Montana Jackson Hole, Wyoming 08 of 09 Wine and Wineries King Estate Winery Tours vineyards and wineries and sample the fruits of their labor in these scenic Northwest wine regions that take pride in their hospitality. Columbia Valley, Washington Willamette Valley, Oregon Continue to 9 of 9 below. 09 of 09 Sample the Best aaaaimages / Getty Images When selecting where to go and what to do during your Northwest vacation time, you can choose to focus your travels around one major attraction, such as a national park, a historic area, or a scenic wonder. Another choice is to combine a few of the Northwest's great visitor attractions into a multi-day road trip. You'll enjoy a number of memorable visitor attractions along with the local flavor of the Northwest's lively cities and charming towns. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit