Olympic Game Farm in Sequim, Washington, is a drive-through wildlife park where visitors can feed animals like bison, llamas, and bears from their car, with a history as a holding facility for Walt Disney Studios' animal actors. It offers a self-guided safari experience, a petting farm, and a freshwater aquarium, focusing on animal welfare and conservation, and is funded by tourism.
Lake Crescent is a deep, glacially carved lake in Olympic National Park, Washington, known for its stunningly clear, blue water and scenic mountain setting. Located west of Port Angeles, it's a popular destination for hiking (Marymere Falls, Mount Storm King), boating, and relaxing, with the historic Lake Crescent Lodge serving as a central hub. Its clarity comes from low nitrogen levels, which limit algae growth, and it's home to unique fish like the Beardslee and Crescenti trout.
Ediz Hook is a 3-mile-long natural sand spit in Port Angeles, Washington, protecting the harbor and offering scenic views, recreation like walking/biking on the Olympic Discovery Trail, and wildlife viewing (seals, whales, birds). It's home to the U.S. Coast Guard Station, has picnic spots, and is a great place to see the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
9 Sol Duc Hot Springs - Olympic National Park | Park Ranger John Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort in Olympic National Park offers naturally heated mineral pools in a lush, forested valley, featuring three soaking pools with varying temperatures (up to 104°F/40°C), plus a freshwater pool, all surrounded by serene scenery with opportunities for hiking and relaxing.
Day hike. About 40 minutes from Port Angeles.
The Dungeness Spit Trail is a popular hiking destination in Clallam County, Washington, accessed through the Dungeness Recreation Area near Sequim, offering an 11-mile roundtrip walk to the New Dungeness Lighthouse. The trail starts with a short, forested path to a bluff overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca, then descends to the spit for a long, sandy beach walk, requiring visitors to check tides and pack supplies. A small fee is required for the spit entrance, and the recreation area also offers camping and other amenities.