March 3-6th is the big sewing/quilting expo in Puyallup, not far from Seattle. Nancy Zieman and Ricky Timms are scheduled there this year.
The Space Needle, Pikes Place Market, Fisherman's Wharf, a ferry ride.
Tacoma has an awesome Aquariam (better than Seattle's IMHO) at Point Defiance. It is on the way to Portland.
Portland: Multnomah Falls, a bit of a drive outside of Portland but well worth the trip! The drive up and down the gorge is beautiful!! Seaside is only an hour drive and a lot of activities there on the coast.
March 9-13th Quilt Show
http://www.expocenter.org/iebms/coe/...e7ej9fhlfc8ff2