Washington was named for our first president, George Washington, and was the 42nd state admitted to the Union. From the unspoiled coves of the San Juan Islands to the peaks of the Cascade Mountains, Washington has some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Though Washington has a reputation for wet weather, it is only the 29th rainiest state in the country (Hawaii is 1st). Famous Washingtonians include Jimi Hendrix, Mario Batali, and Hilary Swank.

Interesting facts about Washington:

• Washington’s nickname is The Evergreen State 
• Starbucks, the world’s largest coffee chain, was founded in Seattle, Washington 
• Washington is famous for its apples for a reason — it produces more of the fruit than any other state in the US
• Though the Central and Eastern part of Washington get much less rain, the forests of the Olympic Peninsula are among the rainiest places in the world
• Washington is one of just 7 US states without a state income tax

The great state of Washington gets high marks for life expectancy and low unemployment. But how do folks here rank when it comes to sleep? Is their slumber as impressive as their scenery? Let’s take a look at the best cities for sleep in Washington and find out.