Seattle, United States of America

Seattle

United States of America · Washington · 50 m

Description

Seattle is the largest city in the U.S. state of Washington and a dynamic center of technology, culture, and creative innovation in the Pacific Northwest. The metropolis on Puget Sound is known for its distinctive skyline featuring the Space Needle, the historic Pike Place Market, its vibrant music scene, and thriving coffee culture. Seattle combines urban life and modern architecture with a spectacular natural setting of water, islands, and mountains, dominated by the snow-capped Mount Rainier. Its proximity to vast natural landscapes and national parks makes the city an ideal gateway for exploring the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

Length of stay

Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)

Travel season

Best time to visit: July – September

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Highlights

  1. Pike Place Market
  2. Space Needle
  3. Chihuly Garden and Glass
  4. Mount Rainier National Park(Day trip)
  5. Seattle Waterfront & Seattle Aquarium
  6. Kerry Park
  7. Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
  8. Snoqualmie Falls(Day trip)
  9. Washington State Ferries & Bainbridge Island
  10. Olympic National Park(Day trip)
  11. Pioneer Square
  12. Seattle Underground
  13. Seattle Center
  14. Seattle Coffee Culture
  15. Pike Place Starbucks
  16. Paradise at Mount Rainier(Day trip)
  17. Leavenworth(Day trip)
  18. Ballard Locks & Fish Ladder
  19. Seattle Great Wheel
  20. Seattle Art Museum
  21. Olympic Sculpture Park
  22. Gas Works Park
  23. Lake Union
  24. Discovery Park
  25. Alki Beach
  26. San Juan Islands(Day trip)
  27. Bainbridge Island(Day trip)
  28. Water Taxi to West Seattle
  29. Smith Tower
  30. Columbia Center Sky View Observatory
  31. Seattle Central Library
  32. Amazon Spheres
  33. Fremont Troll
  34. Fremont
  35. Ballard
  36. Capitol Hill
  37. International District
  38. Skyline Trail at Mount Rainier(Day trip)
  39. Whale Watching in Puget Sound(Day trip)
  40. Wing Luke Museum
  41. Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
  42. Museum of Flight
  43. Woodland Park Zoo
  44. Washington Park Arboretum
  45. Kubota Garden
  46. Green Lake
  47. University of Washington & Suzzallo Library
  48. University of Washington Cherry Blossoms
  49. Seattle Seafood
  50. Pacific Northwest Cuisine
  51. Seattle Craft Beer
  52. North Cascades National Park(Day trip)

Getting there

Airports:
SEA, PAE
Train stations:
Seattle Center, Symphony, Pioneer Square
Seaport:
Reachable by ship or ferry

Map view

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