Summer is the season of color. Head out to Tacoma for a day or a weekend to experience the warm palettes of gardens, glass, and water with this trip through botanical gardens, a glass museum, and along the waterfront. Visit the Lakewold Gardens, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Tacoma Glass Museum, the Point Defiance Park Gardens, and Dune Peninsula Park.

As much fun as trekking into the wilderness can be, those same mountain views that are so attractive during the summer can seem more harsh and inaccessible during the colder months. However, some of the most spectacular views Washington has to offer are just a few steps from the road! So whether you are looking for a departure point for a nice walk, or just looking for a good place to get out of the car and stretch your legs on the way to your final destination, these 5 scenic views are easily accessible, and totally worth it.