Things to do in Washington

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Kerry Park featuring views, modern architecture and a city

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1. Seattle Waterfront

Seattle’s western border ends at the waterfront where the views across Puget Sound to islands and mountains are enhanced by elegant yachts, ships, cruise boats and ferries. Walk along the 2-mile (3-kilometer) stretch and browse quaint shops, explore the public spaces and piers, and enjoy the smells of the ocean air and freshly cooked seafood from the dozens of restaurants along the piers.

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Seattle Waterfront featuring boating, city views and a marina

2. Space Needle

The first thing visitors to Seattle will notice is the thin, futuristic-looking tower that soars above the other skyscrapers in the city skyline.

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Puget Sound featuring modern architecture

3. Seattle Center

Seattle’s famous cultural and entertainment precinct is a must for any visitor to the city. The Seattle Center is home to many local major sporting teams, and some of the key performing arts institutions are also based within the large complex. Throw in some of Seattle’s major cultural institutions, a range of upscale restaurants and bars and a choreographed water show, and you’ll see why its easy to keep coming back to the Seattle Center.

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Seattle Center featuring a square or plaza and a fountain as well as a large group of people

4. Pike Place Market

Over 200 stalls and small shops have their home in Pike Place Market, America’s oldest and longest-running farmers market. It has been open on the steps of Seattle’s picturesque waterfront since 1907 and many of the businesses have been run by the same family for generations.

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Pike Place Market featuring night scenes, signage and a city

5. Mount Rainier National Park

The towering Mount Rainer is as synonymous with Seattle as the famous Space Needle, looming large above the skyscrapers and office buildings of the city's spectacular skyline. It's a breathtaking sight that is the aesthetic highlight of many visitors' trip to the city but what many people don't know is that nestled at the foot of this giant mountain is an incredible national park, waiting to be discovered.

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Mount Rainier National Park featuring forest scenes, snow and tranquil scenes

6. Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park is on the Olympic Peninsula, surrounded the Puget Sound on three sides, and just a few hours’ drive from Seattle. This lush rainforest is a sparsely inhabited reserve of rivers, waterfalls, mountains, beaches and wildlife. It takes its name from the glacial peaks of the Olympic Mountains. Just one main road, Highway 101, encircles the peninsula, linking the small cities of Port Angeles and Port Townsend with Olympia, Washington State's capital city.

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Olympic National Park which includes landscape views, mountains and a small town or village

What to do in Washington

Popular places to visit

Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91

Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

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.

Seattle Center

A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in 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..

Mount Rainier National Park

A beautiful, snow-capped volcano towers beyond the Seattle skyline – visit this national park to see it up close.

Lumen Field

Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Seattle Stadiums Beyond Waterfront Architecture

T-Mobile Park

Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.

Olympic National Park

This rainforest-covered peninsula with Mount Olympus at its center is a glorious side trip from Seattle.

Areas of Washington

Downtown Seattle

4/5(177 area reviews)

Seattle’s city centre contains a vibrant mix of top-class retail, exciting entertainment and gourmet dining set amongst soaring skyscrapers and leafy parks.

Seabrook

If you're spending some time in Seabrook, Old Stump and Community Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Belltown

Seattle’s ultra-modern side is evident in this neighborhood, where an active arts and partying scene thrives amid its shining skyscrapers.

Capitol Hill

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Experience the leafy green parks, world-class art gallery and electric nightlife of this up-and-coming Seattle neighborhood.

St Maarten and St Martin showing a river or creek, a bridge and heritage architecture

Downtown Spokane

5/5(4 area reviews)

The stunning river views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Spokane. Make a stop by Bing Crosby Theater or Knitting Factory while you're exploring the area.