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Harbour Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
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Mount Rainier Customised Tour from Seattle
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Seattle Chocolate Tour
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Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour
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From Seattle: Boeing Factory and Future of Flight Tour
What to do in Seattle
Popular places to visit
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
Space Needle
Built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair, this iconic structure has become a symbol of Seattle.
Pike Place Market
A beautiful waterfront location and great on-street entertainment add to the charm of the longest-running farmers market in the U.S..
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Lumen Field
Lumen Field is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
Thanks to its wood paneling, ancient fir tables and locally produced food, this conference center lets you experience the beauty of Seattle even when you’re inside.
Westfield Southcenter Mall
During your trip to Tukwila, you can enjoy retail therapy at Westfield Southcenter Mall. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Areas of Seattle
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
Capitol Hill
Spend some time visiting places like Lake View Cemetery - Bruce Lee's Grave while getting to know Capitol Hill, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Capitol Hill Station or Broadway & Denny Stop to see more of the area.
Belltown
Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Neptune Theater while getting to know University District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at U District Station or University of Washington Station to see more of the area.
South Lake Union
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
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