Best places to see in Olympic National Park (2 1/2 day excursion)?

I'm planning on visiting the park the week after Labor day (September). I plan on going hiking and camping for those 2 1/2 days. What are the most picturesque hikes/trails and locales? Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.Best places to see in Olympic National Park (2 1/2 day excursion)?
Olympic National Park offers a ton of potential for hiking (both day and overnight) along with an extended shoreline and bountiful mountains. The park is separated into two areas, the main portion which includes the mountains and notable valleys, and the shoreline. Here are some of my recommendations:



-For a 2 1/2 day trip I would working your way around highway 101 counter-clockwise starting with either a ferry ride across the sound or by driving up through Olympia.



-A drive up Hurricane Ridge is always a great way to get up high in the mountains quickly and offers a good visitor center at the top along with some hiking options such as Hurricane Hill and Cirque Rim.



-A relaxing afternoon as Lake Crescent is always appreciated along with a trip to Sol Duc Hot Springs, which is also a good place for camping.



-Day two I would spend hiking deep into the Hoh Valley, straight out of a Tolkien book.



-You will also be on the west side of the park now and can easily access the shoreline beaches either at Rialto, or a full day hike from Ozette Lake to Cape Alva.



-Make sure to check out the tidalpools!



-The other half day can pick up another short hike around Lake Quinault on the way back east



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The main Olympic National Park visitor center is in Port Angeles, with exhibits about the park's natural and cultural history, a forest diorama, Native American canoe and pioneer cabin, as well as a hands-on room just for kids.