The Pacific Northwest is one of the most breathtaking parts of the entire planet — and while we might be a bit biased, we think Washington is the best state to call home. In fact, there are a few things you can enjoy here that you simply won’t find anywhere else in the country.

1. We can take a stroll through the Hoh Rainforest, a unique temperate rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula.
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This mystical place is one-of-a-kind.
2. Two words: Leavenworth Christmas.
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There really is no town in America quite like Leavenworth. And during the holiday season, it morphs into a magical winter wonderland.
3. Check out the world's largest egg.
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Some of Washington's claims to fame are quite quirky. Winlock, south of Tacoma, boasts the world's largest egg. The egg is 12 feet long and weighs over 1,200 pounds.
4. We can visit the northwesternmost point of the contiguous United States.
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Cape Flattery is located on the tip of the Olympic Peninsula where the Strait of Juan de Fuca joins the Pacific Ocean, and it's spectacular.

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5. We have Pike Place Market, one of the oldest and most iconic markets in the nation.
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It's rare to find a tourist-friendly market that even locals love, but on any given day, you'll see just as many Seattleites here as you will visitors.
6. We get the privilege of eating the freshest and best apples in the country.
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Our state produces over half of America's apples, and they're wonderful.
7. And we also get to eat delicious Dick's burgers.
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No offense to the In-N-Out chain, but Dick's burgers are pretty fantastic after a night out on the town.
8. We have the privilege of boasting a little -- several of America's most successful corporations were founded here.
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Microsoft, Amazon, Nordstrom, Starbucks, Costco... Washington's resume is pretty impressive.
9. We also have the privilege of being the only state named after a U.S. president.
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We even have a town named George, which is where you'll find the totally brag-worthy Gorge Amphitheatre.

Washington is an incredible place to live, and we should all be thankful to call it home.

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