Things To Do

Pike Place Market

Seattle’s famous waterfront market with local food, flowers, coffee shops, and great people-watching. Don’t miss the fish throwing and the original Starbucks nearby.

Space Needle

One of Seattle’s most iconic landmarks with panoramic city and mountain views.

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Beautiful glass art exhibits right next to the Space Needle — especially great for visitors looking for an easy indoor activity.

Museum of Pop Culture

Known locally as MoPOP, this interactive museum features music, movies, sci-fi, gaming, and pop culture exhibits that are fun for both adults and kids.

Waterfront Park

A great area for strolling, grabbing seafood, riding the ferry, or visiting the aquarium. This is also where you can find the Seattle Great Wheel, a 53 meter ferris wheel on the waterfront with amazing views.

Ballard Neighborhood

One of Seattle’s most popular neighborhoods, Ballard is known for its restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and walkable historic downtown area. While in Ballard, we especially recommend: Golden Gardens Park — A beautiful beach park with Puget Sound views, sandy beaches, and great sunset spots. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks — Often called the “Ballard Locks,” where you can watch boats move between the lakes and Puget Sound and sometimes see salmon climbing the fish ladder.

Woodland Park Zoo

A large, walkable zoo with shaded paths and kid-friendly exhibits.

Pacific Science Center

Hands-on science exhibits and IMAX shows that are great for children.

Seattle Aquarium

A fun and manageable activity on the waterfront with local marine life exhibits.

The Museum of Flight

Kerry Park

One of the best postcard views of the Seattle skyline.

Washington Park Arboretum

Peaceful walking paths and beautiful gardens.

Discovery Park

Seattle’s largest park with forest trails and Puget Sound views.

Alki Beach

Leavenworth

A charming Bavarian-style mountain town about 2.5 hours away with shops, wineries, and beautiful scenery.

Mount Rainier National Park

Perfect for visitors wanting a true Pacific Northwest experience with mountain views, wildflowers, and scenic drives.

Snoqualmie

Home to scenic waterfalls and easy hiking opportunities close to Seattle.

Snoqualmie Falls

An easy stop with a short walk to a dramatic waterfall viewpoint.

Bainbridge Island

Take a scenic ferry ride from downtown Seattle for shops, restaurants, wineries, and small-town waterfront charm.

Puget Sound Express Whale Watching

A great option for whale watching in the Puget Sound. In August, you might see orcas, humpback whales or minke whales.

Explore Local Hikes

There are lots of great hikes around the Seattle area ranging from easy to difficult with lots of beautiful forests, mountains and waterfalls.