Puget Sound

Seattle is lucky to perch on the edge of one of the nation’s most beautiful waterways: Puget Sound (pronounced “pew-jet”). Stretching from the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the north all the way down to Olympia, Washington’s state capitol, the Sound is home to spectacular wildlife, international shipping channels, and a network of iconic ferryboats. Islands such as Bainbridge, Whidbey, and Vashon offer small-town charms, and at the height of summer, the Sound is almost warm enough for a swim (almost).

Take the Washington State Ferry on Pier 54, 206.464.6400