Population: Ranked 13th most populous state with 6,830,038 residents (according to 2011 census data)
Size: 18th largest state by area
Capital: Olympia
Largest City: Seattle
It's referred to as Washington State to differentiate it from the U.S. capital city of Washington, DC, but that is the only way visitors would ever confuse the two locations. Tucked into the upper northwest corner of the United States, along the Pacific Coast, Washington State is both a wild wonderland, home to 13 National Parks, and a technological powerhouse. The headquarters of some of the nation's most dynamic companies - Boeing, Microsoft, and Starbucks - are in Washington State. In particular, these companies are centered in or very near Seattle, the state's cultural capital and the largest city in the Pacific Northwest.
Guides to Washington State Places on About.com
Maps of Washington State
Top Attractions/Things to Do in Seattle/Tacoma
Top Attractions/Things to Do in Spokane
Top Attractions/Things to Do in Olympia
Top Attractions/Things to Do in Washington State
Additional Resources for Washington State and Seattle
Guidebooks about Seattle/Washington State
You may want to consider these travel guides if you're traveling to Seattle and Washington State:
