When it's too stormy to visit the decks of the USS Turner Joy, docked in Bremerton's harbor, the nearby museum makes for a warmer getaway. It has bounced between homes for decades, once located in an old ferry terminal before landing in Building 50, built in 1896 as the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard's first headquarters. Inside, exhibits trace local naval history and offer a peek at life on an aircraft carrier—including a full-size bunk.

Like the colorful glassware at Langley's quaint brunch spot? The handblown glass is sold next door at the Callahan’s Firehouse studio, which also holds live demos. You can't go too far after brunch, given the enormity of the fried chicken sandwich (the bread is actually waffles) topped with bacon jam and goat cheese. Whidbey Island boasts several picturesque little towns, and Langley is no slouch in the cute shops and quaint charm department.

When the owner of the Sequel Books got into legal trouble, the bookstore itself was spared when new owners bought the space and retained its haphazard charm. Despite the name, the new-and-used bookstore is clean and tempting to browse, including hefty mystery and sci-fi sections, plus a lot of local favorites (largely about Sasquatch). Known to most Seattleites as a gateway town to Mount Rainier National Park and Crystal Mountain, Enumclaw's small downtown has plenty of appealing indoor space.

How's this for a three-fer: the rich, subtle fish bone broth made by Leavenworth's Yodelin is found at its restaurant, of course, but also on the shelves of Snoqualmie Pass's Laconia Market and in Hama Hama Oyster Company's shop. The former offers a cozy basement space and local beers on tap, plus sustainable dining practices and an outdoor patio (when it gets warm enough). The other two shops offer to-go packages for at-home warm-ups.

Most people interact with the Tulalip Tribes through the large casino and hotel complex just off Interstate 5, but just a little farther off the main drag is a welcoming cultural center that shows off the history of the Indigenous people. Wander the hall of historic canoes and listen to the Coast Salish language spoken aloud.

Non-gearheads could be forgiven for skipping Tacoma's LeMay, thinking that their  lack of automotive passion precludes them from enjoying the giant silver snail of a building next to the Tacoma Dome. But even the car-agnostic can enjoy the long walkable halls—it's built, appropriately, like a parking garage—and spot cool James Bond–style sports cars. Movie buffs will also enjoy the Flintstones-mobile and a DeLorean. Kids race toy cars and adults can try driving simulators.