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Check out the gorgeous blossoms at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. This colorful outdoor oasis blooms Washington's state flower, the Rhododendron macrophyllum and 600 other blooming rhododendrons, making it the largest garden of its kind in the world.

Get in the mood for some music and head over to the Wintergrass Festival in Tacoma. Hit the greens with thousands of festival goers to listen to family friendly Bluegrass music. These pick ‘n' concerts break out on four stages for four days of the best bluegrass, jazz, old timey and other great acoustic string music.

See the 19th century come alive at the Fort Nisqually Living-History Museum. Walk the streets of a Hudson Bay company outpost to experience the life of European settlers on Puget Sound. The streets are filled with volunteers in period clothing speaking historic dialog and demonstrating pioneer lifestyles.

History is fun at the Washington State History Museum, where you have an interactive and fun way to learn about the state's history, characters and events. Discover interactive exhibits and attractions, theatrical storytelling, high tech displays and dramatic artifacts that you can participate in while making your trip through history educational, fun, and memorable.