Things To Do
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market in Seattle is a historic, bustling public market famous for its vibrant atmosphere, fresh local produce, seafood (with famous fish-throwing), artisan crafts, and unique small businesses. It preserves its authentic "soul of Seattle" feel with farmers, crafters, and eateries, all set across several levels with views of Elliot Bay.
Museum of Pop Culture
The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle is a nonprofit museum celebrating music, science fiction, fantasy, video games, and all forms of creative expression, featuring immersive exhibits with iconic artifacts from film, TV, and music (like Nirvana, Hendrix), interactive music stations, and stunning architecture by Frank Gehry. It's a dynamic space for exploring pop culture's impact, with highlights including the Sky Church and rotating shows, making it a popular destination for fans of diverse media.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, WA, is Washington's founding winery, a major producer known for award-winning Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet, offering a European-style experience with historic grounds, a manor, wine tastings (including unique igloos), food pairings, educational experiences, and summer concerts, making it a popular destination for wine lovers and general visitors alike.
Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium, located on Seattle's waterfront at Pier 59/60, offers engaging, hands-on experiences focusing on marine conservation, featuring exhibits like the massive Window on Washington Waters, a tropical Pacific Ocean Pavilion with sharks and rays, underwater domes for Puget Sound views, and interactive tide pools where visitors can touch sea stars and cucumbers. It's known for its playful sea otters, daily diver shows, educational programs for kids (like Caring Cove), and commitment to protecting local waters like the Salish Sea.
Paradise Valley Conservation Area Parking and Trail Head
Paradise Valley Conservation Area (PVCA) near Woodinville, WA, is a 793-acre Snohomish County park offering miles of trails through a lush, forested area with wetlands and the Bear Creek watershed, ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding on rooty, twisty singletrack with gentle grades, providing a wilderness feel close to the city with abundant second-growth trees, ferns, and opportunities to see salmon and other wildlife.
Tourist District
Located just few minutes from downtown, visitors can find a cozy pocket of restaurants, breweries and wine tasting experiences. Be sure to stop in at Sky River Mead, Woodinville Whiskey Co. or Chateau St. Michelle — just to name a few — to experience unique local flavor. If you’re planning on dedicating some time in tasting rooms, consider buying a tasting pass to save on your trip.