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Tours & day trips
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Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
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Seattle Space Needle Skyline App Guided Tour
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Seattle Chocolate Tour
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Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour
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Seattle Ghost Tour: Sins of Sinister Shadows
What to do in Seattle
Popular places to visit
Seattle Waterfront
This three-kilometre waterfront stretch is one of Seattle’s foremost leisure and entertainment destinations. Soak up some of the atmosphere as you wander round.
Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.
Pike Place Market
America’s oldest farmers’ market and a food lover’s paradise offering a cornucopia of stalls and shops right here in Seattle.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Bellevue Square
The buzzing heart of Bellevue, this multistory shopping complex houses brand stores, upscale dining establishments and entertainment for the whole family.
Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
Thanks to its wood paneling, ancient fir tables and locally produced food, this conference center lets you experience the beauty of Seattle even when you’re inside.
Areas of Seattle
Downtown Seattle
Enjoy the lush public spaces, the shops, the fashionable bars and restaurants, as well as the fine views across the Puget Sound in the heart of this pristine city.
Capitol Hill
Experience the leafy green parks, world-class art gallery and electric nightlife of this up-and-coming Seattle neighborhood.
Belltown
Seattle’s ultra-modern side is evident in this neighborhood, where an active arts and partying scene thrives amid its shining skyscrapers.
University District
As you stroll through the collection of urban shopping and historic homes, mix in with students rushing between classes or relaxing when their work is done.
South Lake Union
One of Seattle’s most scenic neighborhoods, this district houses fascinating museums along the tree-lined banks of its beautiful lake.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Shilshole Bay Marina or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks while you're exploring.
- Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
- Pike Place Market
- Lumen Field
- Seattle Center
- T-Mobile Park
- Alki Beach
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Alderwood Mall
- Paramount Theatre
- Seattle Aquarium
- WaMu Theater
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Showbox SoDo
- Harborview Medical Center
- Westlake Center
- Pioneer Square
- Museum of Pop Culture
- Museum of Flight
- Green Lake Park
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