Best Things to Do in Seattle
| Space Needle | Located at the Seattle Center with many other family activities, the Space Needle is Seattle’s major landmark. You can take an elevator to the top for around $8 and see amazing views. There is also a restaurant at the top that is pretty pricey. The Space Needle is a lot cooler from a distance than close up. It is made of metal and somewhat run down, but worth a look. |
| Pike Place Market
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Historic market with fresh seafood and produce together with crafts… This is Seattle’s #1 tourist attraction to see the fishmongers throw fish. Huge crowds and a fun atmosphere with unique craft shopping and restaurants. Don’t miss the fish throwing!!! |
| Seattle Aquarium
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Seattle’s Aquarium is a great stop for families and rainy days. Incredible exhibits where fish surround you in glass roofed aquariums. Favorite attractions include sea lions and sea otters in indoor / outdoor exhibits connected to the Puget Sound’s natural waters. |
| Truly Underground Tour | Under the streets of Seattle lies the wildest history you can imagine. One of Seattle’s favorite and most unique attractions… |
| Snoqualmie Falls | Stunning waterfall visited by millions annually. Do not miss this incredible site. |
| Olympic Sculpture Garden | Free waterfront sculpture park over 9 acres – views of Elliott Bay and Space Needle, plus cafe – (healthy) walking distance from Belltown / downtown. |
| Seattle Ship Locks | Ballard “Locks” allow boats to pass from Bay to Lake. The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks are an amazing site a short drive from downtown. |
| Alki Beach – West Seattle | Great beach with awesome views of Seattle’s downtown. |
| Pioneer Square | Historic Seattle district known for antique shopping, great restaurants, and hot nightclubs with live music. |
| Bainbridge Island | A beautiful ferry ride to a small-town island paradise… |
| Seattle Shopping | Great department stores and boutiques with personal service in downtown Seattle… |
| Museum of Pop Culture | The most unique music museum in theworld…Dedicated to the best kind of music – rock. |
| Pacific Science Center | Great for kids… The center includes 200 interactive hands-on exhibits, a planetarium with two shows, an IMAX theater, and a laser theater. Features include making a giant sheet bubble, computer simulations, virtual reality hang-gliding, and robot battles. Learn a lot and have fun at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center. |
| Museum of Flight | Airplane museum photo essay with videos. Perfect for a family activity. |
| San Juan Islands | Amazing island getaway nearby Seattle – known for whale watching. |
| Seattle Colleges | Spend a long vacation going to school in Seattle. |
| Washington State Convention Center – Seattle | Ensure a convenient trip to your next conference in downtown Seattle with our detailed guide to the Washington State Convention Center. |
