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· Seattle, WA

Why you should go…

Visit Seattle is the official destination marketing organization for Seattle, Washington. It publishes the Official Visitors' Guide with information on lodging, dining, attractions and events, along with resources for international travelers. The organization operates the visitseattle.org site used for trip planning.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Seattle, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Seattle's Tall Ship

    $25–$50

    Public sailing tours aboard the 85 foot schooner Bay Lady on Puget Sound, including sunset sails and a Sunday brunch sail.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile

    Free

    Downtown Seattle retail shop selling organic herbs, teas, spices and DIY apothecary supplies.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Attractions
    Local Gem

    Seattle Glassblowing Studio

    Free

    A Belltown hot shop offering free live glassblowing demonstrations, hands-on classes and a gallery of blown glass art.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Pike Place Market

    Free

    The country's oldest continuously operated public market, famous for flying fish and fresh flowers.

    0.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    King County

    Free

    The Seattle area county spanning Puget Sound waterfront, mountain trails and big city attractions.

    1.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Kerry Park

    Free

    The small Queen Anne hillside park behind that postcard skyline shot of Seattle and Mount Rainier.

    1.1 mi awayMore like this