Things to Do in Seattle, Washington
Seattle sits between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains with Mount Rainier looming 14,411 feet to the south. It’s a tech-hub city with a blue-collar soul — coffee culture, grunge music history, Pacific Northwest seafood, and ferry boats crossing the Sound.
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Quick Facts: Seattle is in western Washington on Puget Sound, about 3 hours south of Vancouver, BC. Best time to visit: June–September for dry weather and long days.
Space Needle & Seattle Center
Space Needle — The 605-foot observation tower with a rotating glass floor added during renovation. Pair it with Chihuly Garden and Glass at the base — Dale Chihuly’s blown-glass installations set against the Seattle skyline are stunning.
MoPOP (Museum of Pop Culture) — Music, sci-fi, gaming, and horror exhibits in a Frank Gehry-designed building at Seattle Center. The guitar collection and the Nirvana exhibit are highlights.
Pike Place Market & Downtown
Pike Place Market — Running since 1907. The flying fish mongers, the original Starbucks, Rachel the piggy bank, the gum wall, and dozens of artisan food vendors. Go early to avoid the worst crowds.
Waterfront & Day Trips
Bainbridge Island Ferry — Walk on for $9.75 round trip. A 35-minute ride across Puget Sound with views of the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier. Bainbridge has wine tasting, shops, and restaurants.
Mount Rainier — 2 hours south. Paradise visitor area at 5,400 feet has wildflower meadows in summer and views of the glaciated volcano. One of the most spectacular national parks in the country.
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