Things to do in Washington

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Cape Flattery featuring rugged coastline, a bay or harbor and landscape views

Kerry Park showing views, cbd and skyline

Bainbridge Island showing a bay or harbor

Hurricane Ridge which includes views, landscape views and tranquil scenes

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1. Seattle Waterfront

Walk all the way west from the heart of town and soon you’ll reach Seattle’s western border, the waterfront alongside Puget Sound with its islands and mountains beyond. This three-kilometre coastline is home to shops, piers and public spaces where you can wander and savour the sea air or taste some of the freshly caught fish on offer all around.

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Seattle Waterfront featuring cbd, a marina and boating

2. Space Needle

Standing proud over Seattle at 184 metres tall, the towering Space Needle is an integral feature on the cityscape as it has been ever since it was constructed in 1962. Made of a futuristic flying saucer built on irregular legs, it is immediately recognisable as a key Seattle landmark.

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Puget Sound which includes modern architecture

3. Seattle Center

Seattle’s famous cultural and entertainment precinct is a must for any visitor to the city. The Seattle Center is home to many local major sporting teams, and some of the key performing arts institutions are also based within the large complex. Throw in some of Seattle’s major cultural institutions, a range of upscale restaurants and bars and a choreographed water show, and you’ll see why its easy to keep coming back to the Seattle Center.

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Seattle Center featuring a fountain and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

4. Mount Rainier National Park

The dramatic backdrop to the cityscape, the snowy peak of Mount Rainier stands almost 4,400 metres above the streets of Seattle beneath. The source of water for the entire region with 25 large glaciers and snowfields that melt each and every spring, Mount Rainier is also part of a large national park covering 616 square kilometres.

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Mount Rainier National Park featuring tranquil scenes, snow and forests

5. Pike Place Market

Up the steps from Seattle’s exciting waterfront, Pike Place Market’s cobbled streets are always bursting with energy and life. Whether it’s the street performers who dazzle the crowds here by night or the vendors selling their wares by day, there is always something going on.

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Pike Place Market showing night scenes, signage and a city

6. Olympic National Park

Surrounded on three sides by the Puget Sound, the Olympic Peninsula is just a few hours away from Seattle but feels like an entirely different corner of the world. The Olympic National Park which covers the peninsula is made of a rich rainforest with rivers flowing through as well as incredible waterfalls, mountains and beaches.

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Olympic National Park showing mountains, a small town or village and landscape views

What to do in Washington

Popular places to visit

Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91

Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

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.

Seattle Center

A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.

Mount Rainier National Park

This stunning snow-capped mountain towering above Seattle is also the focal point of an entire national park and a great place to hike and explore.

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.

Olympic National Park

A great day out for visitors to Seattle, a captivating rainforest peninsula popular with hikers, skiers, and those simply looking for an escape.

Seattle Stadiums Beyond Waterfront Architecture

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.

Areas of Washington

Downtown Seattle

4/5(177 area reviews)

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.

Seabrook

If you're spending some time in Seabrook, Old Stump and Community Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Belltown

Seattle’s ultra-modern side is evident in this neighborhood, where an active arts and partying scene thrives amid its shining skyscrapers.

Capitol Hill

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Experience the leafy green parks, world-class art gallery and electric nightlife of this up-and-coming Seattle neighborhood.

St Maarten and St Martin showing a river or creek, a bridge and heritage architecture

Downtown Spokane

5/5(4 area reviews)

The stunning river views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Spokane. Make a stop by Bing Crosby Theater or Knitting Factory while you're exploring the area.