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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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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
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.
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
A clean, walkable city center with tree-filled public spaces, shopping, boutique bars and restaurants, and views across the Puget Sound.
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.
South Lake Union
One of Seattle’s most scenic neighborhoods, this district houses fascinating museums along the tree-lined banks of its beautiful lake.
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.
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
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66
- Seattle Center
- T-Mobile Park
- Bellevue Square
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Alki Beach
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Paramount Theatre
- Microsoft Campus
- Seattle Aquarium
- University of Washington Medical Center
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Westlake Center
- Seattle Great Wheel
- Museum of Flight
- Green Lake Park
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