Things To Do
Pike Place Market
Where flying fish, hidden alleys, and the original Starbucks all collide, making it equal parts food market, street theater, and Seattle icon. We go all the time even as locals. Favorite eats are: Pike Place Chowder, Hellenika Cultured Creamery, and Post Alley Pizza
Space Needle
Sweeping views at 605 feet, see-through glass floor, rotating restaurant on top, and designed to sway during earthquakes? Yes please!
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Many glass sculptures are inspired by the Pacific Northwest, especially sea life, forests, and Native basket-weaving patterns. Bundled tickets with Space Needle available here
The Seattle Great Wheel
Classic Ferris wheel ride with harbor views along with waterfront shops nearby. Just a few minutes away from Pike Place Market
Seattle Art Museum
Art spanning global cultures. Its Asian art collection is one of the most significant in the U.S.
Kerry Park
Iconic skyline photo-op spot. On very clear days, Kerry Park lets you see all three at once: the Space Needle, Puget Sound, and Mount Rainier
Washington Park Arboretum
Both a park and a living research collection. Many of its trees are carefully labeled and tracked, making it an outdoor laboratory jointly managed by the University of Washington
Alki Beach Park
Sunset and waterfront stroll in West Seattle. The closest thing we have to SoCal beach vibes
Discovery Park
Seattle’s largest park, where forest trails, open meadows, and beach cliffs all meet in one place. Hike to the lighthouse for unobstructed views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains
Point Defiance Park
Massive 700+-acre park with scenic trails, gardens, beaches, and waterfront views. A must-visit for nature lovers
Museum of Glass
Tacoma’s most iconic museum with live glassblowing demos and exhibitions