Puget Sound Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Puget Sound

Tacoma featuring a bay or harbour, a city and a marina

Gig Harbor showing general coastal views, a bay or harbour and a marina

Seattle Waterfront which includes sailing, boating and a marina

San Juan Islands which includes general coastal views, rocky coastline and a sandy beach

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Most popular experiences in Puget Sound

Tours & day trips

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Harbour Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline

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Seattle Space Needle Skyline App Guided Tour

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Seattle Chocolate Tour

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Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour

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From Seattle: Boeing Factory and Future of Flight Tour

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What to do in Puget Sound

Popular places to visit

Seattle Waterfront

A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.

Space Needle

Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.

Pike Place Market

Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.

University of Washington

Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Lumen Field

Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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 theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

Washington State Convention Center featuring a city

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.

Bellevue Square

The buzzing heart of Bellevue, this multistory shopping complex houses brand stores, upscale dining establishments and entertainment for the whole family.

Areas of Puget Sound

Downtown Seattle

4/5(177 area reviews)

A clean, walkable city center with tree-filled public spaces, shopping, boutique bars and restaurants, and views across the Puget Sound.

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.

Belltown

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

South Lake Union

4/5(13 area reviews)

One of Seattle’s most scenic neighborhoods, this district houses fascinating museums along the tree-lined banks of its beautiful lake.

University District

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.