Washington Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Washington

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Things to do

Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

€16

per traveller

Sky View Observatory Tickets

€18

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Private Tour North Cascades National Park Audio Guide

North Cascades National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

€14

per traveller

Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour

€103

per traveller

96% of travellers recommend

Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket

€28

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Shaka Guide: Seattle Audio Tour Bundle

€26

per traveller

100% of travellers recommend

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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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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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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.

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Seabrook

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

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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.

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Capitol Hill

Spend some time visiting places like Broadway 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.

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Downtown Leavenworth

Downtown Leavenworth is a destination visitors seek out for its captivating mountain views, ample dining options and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Icicle Gorge or Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.