Things To Do
Bainbridge Island Ferry
Taking the ferry to Bainbridge Island is the best way to see the Seattle skyline and (if you're in luck) Mt. Rainier from Elliott Bay. The ferry ride takes 30 minutes each way. Check out the WSDOT website (linked below) for ferry schedules and more information.
Fremont Troll
Visit Seattle's iconic troll who resides under the Fremont Bridge.
Discovery Park
Visit Seattle's largest park if you'd like to see views of the Cascade and the Olympic Mountain ranges, stroll two miles of protected tidal beaches, and check out pen meadow lands, dramatic sea cliffs, forest groves, active sand dunes, and more.
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
Just down the road from our wedding venue, the Ballards Locks have the busiest boat traffic of any locks in the United States. If you decide to visit the locks, make sure to take in the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens.
Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden
A nice spot to relax and stroll. Located on the complex of the Ballard Locks.
Washington Park Arboretum
If you visit the Arboretum, make sure to see the Japanese Garden. If you'd like a guided tour, learn more about taking the tram through the Arboretum on the website below.
Sound Garden
A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.
Seattle Public Library-Central Library
Check out the red hall, glass and metal architecture, and other unique features of the Seattle Central Library. They have books, too.
Kerry Park
If you're looking to take the classic Seattle skyline photo, check out this park in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood.
Olympic Sculpture Park
A pleasant place for a walk along the water next to Seattle's downtown area. This park is maintained by the Seattle Art Museum, which could be a nice alternative to the sculpture park if the weather is unpleasant.