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Seattle is a fun city with lots of sites to see and fun places to visit in and around downtown. When you are ready for a few hours out in nature or have time for a day trip, you will want to visit one of the many Washington state parks within an easy drive of the city. From late spring to late fall, Seattlites are outdoors biking, kayaking, hiking, and camping. The woods are spectacular, and there are waterways and lakes everywhere you look.