Lake Washington

Best Lake Vacations in the U.S.

"Home to spectacular hydroplane racing during Seattle's Seafair when the H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Series brings 3,000-horsepower boats that can reach up to 200 mph and spray water 60 feet into the air; vintage "thunderboats" are also exhibited at the nearby Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent." - Joe Yogerst Joe Yogerst Joe Yogerst is a writer, editor, and photographer with over three decades of experience covering travel. His articles have appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Time, and he has worked on more than 40 books for National Geographic. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines