Travel + Activities

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Seattle City Pass

Great 'checklist' of things to do while you are in Seattle proper. Contains some of the entries listed afterwards.

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Museum of Pop Culture

"The Museum of Pop Culture’s mission is to make creative expression a life-changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities."

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Chihuly Glass Museum

"Over the course of five decades, Chihuly has explored new and old techniques, pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. He draws inspiration from the world around him, creating statements using color and form to capture the imagination, and catapult beyond conventional ideas of function and beauty."

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Pike Place Market

"The Pike Place Market has been a defining Seattle icon for more than a century. Considered by many “the soul of Seattle,” the Market spans nine historic acres in the center of downtown where everyday locals and tourists alike shop, visit, eat and discover."

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Seattle Underground Tour

"A humorous stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889."

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Bellevue Collection (Mall)

"Discover over 200 shops, 50 restaurants and 3 luxury hotels—All in One Place."

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Bainbridge Island

Nearby Island Accessible by a short ferry ride from Seattle

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Starbucks Reserve - Capitol Hill

"We opened our first Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle’s vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood in December 2014. It is an immersive and dramatic expression of our passion for coffee, located just nine blocks from our original Starbucks Pike Place store."

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Rattlesnake Ledge

"Try this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near North Bend, Washington. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 4 min to complete" Note that although this hike has no park/state pass requirements others in the area might so be sure to double check!