Kim & Matt
Things To Do
Pike Place Market
A must-do for your first time in Seattle (or hundredth!). Public farmer's market with EVERYTHING, from produce to locally-made souvenirs, and gorgeous views of the Seattle waterfront! The famous Gum Wall is here, as well as the salmon-throwing.
Mount Rainier National Park
If you have the time, iconic Mt. Rainier is well worth the drive. Check the website for road status!
Chihuly Garden and Glass
A must-see! Absolutely beautiful collection of Chihuly glass, and the museum is located directly under the Space Needle.
Space Needle
Another Seattle icon. The Space Needle is currently under renovations, but it's still open!
Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center
This observation deck is on the 73rd floor of the Columbia Tower, the tallest building in Seattle. It's a less famous and less expensive tourist destination compared to the Space Needle. One perk of this observation deck vs. the Space Needle is that you can actually SEE the Space Needle from the top of the Columbia Tower, making for some very impressive photos. If you go, we recommend going in the morning, get your hand stamped, and come back at night for a new perspective!
Kerry Park
Hands down the best view of the Seattle skyline in the city. A must for photos that will make all your friends at home jealous!
Olympic National Park Visitor Center
The Olympic mountain range, located on the Olympic peninsula, is another beautiful destination. It requires a rental car and at least one full day, but is worth the drive. There's too many things to do on the peninsula to list here, so we recommend doing a basic Google search of "things to do on the Olympic peninsula" to find some that suit your fancy. There's anything from beaches, mountains, forests, waterfalls, and everything in between.
Fremont neighborhood
If you have a car to get around, check out Gas Works Park, the Fremont troll (under the Aurora bridge) and Theo chocolate factory in this neighborhood a few minutes north of downtown. There are also countless amazing restaurants in this neighborhood!
The Federal Way Commons
If you're from out of town and staying at one of the hotels in Federal Way, this mall will just be a few minutes walk from the hotels. You can find tons of shopping and restaurants in this mall and in the surrounding area. There's also a movie theater in the mall.