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Your Inside Guide to: Seattle
Seattle's BEST Attractions, Day Trips and more
Hike and bike — or shop indoors! You'll find Seattle is a many-faceted town with friendly people ready for you to join in. RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Wildlife Aplenty
Marine life thrives in the Pacific Northwest. If you are looking, you'll likely see seals in the bay fishing for dinner; whales — including the majestic Orca — are often visible with binoculars from shore or boat; otters also frequent the bays around the Seattle harbor; and bald eagles, albatross, l … Read More
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Pacific Science Center
This Seattle mainstay offers something for everyone. With 200 interactive activities and a planetarium, the whole family will learn something while enjoying the fun. Visit the Butterfly House, an Insect Village or step into the past with Dinosaurs, where robotic creatures roam. Step outside to explo … Read More
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Spend a Full Day at the Market
The Pike Place Market, that is. Meet Rachel, the big brass pig who serves as the official mascot of the Pike Place Market, the "Soul of Seattle," on 1st Avenue. This is the grandaddy of farmers' markets with over 200 year-round vendors, 190 craftsmen, 120 farmers who sell their crops and 240 street … Read More
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Hop a Ferry to the San Juans
The San Juan Island chain is composed of some 176 separate named islands. Only 60 are populated, while 10 more are state parks. The three largest—Lopez, Orcas and San Juan—are easily accessible by boat or plane.
Lopez is closest to the mainland and has a few quaint inns and restaurants which are … Read More |
Downtown Highlights
While you're downtown, visit museums, Pioneer Square, the aquarium, the Maritime Discovery Center, the International District or Pike Place Market. The Lower Queen Anne district houses several area attractions, like the Space Needle, the Experience Music Project, the Seattle Center and the Pacific S … Read More
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Mega-Outdoor Stores
Many outdoor stores call Seattle their home. Where else to better test the durability of their products! You'll find Patagonia, REI, The North Face and Eddie Bauer, to name a few in several locations. And many of these mammoth stores offer outdoor activity practice ranges, like indoor repelling and … Read More
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Hang out in Queen Anne
A cool place to take a break after a day of paddling (you can also rent kayaks on the premises) is at the Agua Verde Paddle Club. Grab a bite at the authentic Mexican café and order a large margarita while you watch the other paddlers coming in. In the Queen Anne district, stop by The Sitting Room t … Read More
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'Birthplace of Grunge'
Stop by the legendary Crocodile Café where you might just rub elbows with a famous face or two while dancing to the hottest bands. This is considered to be the birthplace of the grunge movement in the early '90s and still plays host to a slew of cool indie bands and local talent.
Cut a rug on the … Read More |
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Outdoors in the Great Northwest
Seattle is truly an active city; its unique setting — sandwiched between the Puget Sound and an inland freshwater lake, with 14,000-foot snow-capped volcanoes in the background — demand that its residents and visitors take notice and get out in it. Despite cooler winter months (but often cloudless s … Read More
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Bistros and Other Favorites
Several notable restaurants have put fire in their 'fusion.' The Wasabi Bistro serves sushi for people who don't normally like sushi. This Belltown bistro has plenty to offer in the way of a light meal, house sake and a cool cocktail list. The Malay Satay Hut combines several international flavors i … Read More
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See the City from the Needle
It takes less than a minute to ride to the top of the 520-foot-high Space Needle. When you get to the 360-degree observation deck, you'll get a breathtaking view of the city and beyond. The Needle, originally built in 1962 for the World's Fair, has been rejuvenated for the modern age with all kinds … Read More
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Dinner with a View
A top restaurant on the locals' list is Calis. High-end and high-up, (on top of a hill which provides a marvelous view of the city), this is one of the most romantic places in town. Elegant and sophisticated, the menu is ripe with Northwestern standouts like salmon, seafood and seasonal delights. An … Read More
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Go to 'Asia'
Head into the Orient at the Uwajimaya—a two-story mega-market with all kinds of Asian food and merchandise. Find produce and pre-packaged food from Korean, Thailand, India and other faraway lands. Have lunch at the food court, a truly international experience where you'll find sushi, Hawaiian delica … Read More
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Visit a Slumbering Volcano — Up Close
For most of the 20th century, Mount St. Helen's was a sleeping giant — until May 1980 when she blew her top. Since then the mountain (actually, the 3/4-mountain) has become a major tourist destination and a gorgeous day-trip into the Cascades. Stop at one of the three visitors' centers along Route 5 … Read More
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Seattle Lunch or Brunch Cruise - Enjoy a unique Seattle experience aboard the Royal Argosy. Come aboard and step back in time as you enjoy turn-of-the-century elegance, stroll the cork decks and savor a first hand look at the Seattle waterfront and city skyline. |
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Seattle CityPass - Get the Seattle CityPass, the best deal in the Emerald City. Your Seattle CityPass gives you tickets to Seattle's premier attractions including the Space Needle, saving you time and money. |
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Seattle City Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Hop aboard a Double Decker and enjoy a narrated tour of downtown Seattle. Only on the Double Decker Tour can you relive Seattle's past while hopping on and off as your heart desires. |
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Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour - See and taste wines at both the Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia wineries. This sightseeing excursion will lead you deep into the rolling Cascade foothills past lush horse ranches and flower farms, to popular Hollywood locations for famous productions. |
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Mt. Rainier Day Tour - Of all the mountains that surround Seattle, Mount Rainier stands boldest. On clear days, you can see the mountain from downtown, but to grasp its full beauty, you must see it up close. |
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Seattle Boeing Factory Tour - Love flying? Now you can tour the factory where they build and test the famous Boeing aircraft, the world's number one aerospace company! |
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Seattleites buy more books, per capita, than anywhere else in the country.
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