15 Best Things to Do in Seattle

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   Pike Place Market

   MarketFree entry

   Pike Place is one of the oldest continuously operating public markets in the United States, a wonderfully cluttered warren of fishmongers, produce stalls, flower sellers, craftspeople, and tiny…

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   Seattle Aquarium

   Park & nature

   The Seattle Aquarium sits right on the downtown waterfront at Pier 59, showcasing the marine life of the cold, rich waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Northwest.

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   Seattle Light Rail Service

   Sight

   The Seattle Light Rail Service, operated by Sound Transit, is a modern and reliable transit system that links SeaTac Airport with downtown Seattle, the University of Washington, and other key destinations.

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   Seattle Great Wheel

   Park & nature

   The Seattle Great Wheel is a 53-metre Ferris wheel perched right at the end of Pier 57 on the downtown waterfront, jutting out over Elliott Bay.

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   Seattle Waterfront

   LandmarkFree entry

   The Seattle Waterfront stretches along Elliott Bay at the edge of downtown, a lively, recently transformed stretch of piers, parks, and attractions with sweeping views across the water to the Olympic Mountains.

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   Fremont Troll

   LandmarkFree entry

   The Fremont Troll is one of Seattle's most beloved pieces of public art, a giant, gloriously grumpy concrete sculpture of a troll lurking beneath the north end of the Aurora Bridge in the quirky…

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   Gas Works Park

   Park & natureFree entry

   Gas Works Park is a one-of-a-kind urban park in Seattle, transformed from a former coal gasification plant into a beloved green space.

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   Wings Over Washington

   Entertainment

   Wings Over Washington is a state-of-the-art flying theater attraction located on Pier 57 at Miner's Landing in Seattle.

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   Volunteer Park Conservatory

   Park & natureFree entry

   Volunteer Park Conservatory is a historic greenhouse located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, within Volunteer Park.

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    The Pink Door

    Entertainment

    The Pink Door is a unique entertainment venue and restaurant tucked away in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market.

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    Seattle Asian Art Museum

    MuseumFree entry

    Nestled in the lush greenery of Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill, the Seattle Asian Art Museum is a serene cultural escape within the city.

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    Westfield Southcenter

    MarketFree entry

    Westfield Southcenter is one of the largest shopping centers in the Pacific Northwest, located in the city of Tukwila, just south of Seattle.

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    Copperworks Distilling

    SightFree entry

    Copperworks Distilling is a craft distillery located along Seattle's scenic waterfront at Pier 57. The distillery specializes in small-batch American single malt whiskey and gin, using locally sourced grains and pure mountain water.

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    The Tasting Room

    Sight

    The Tasting Room is a charming wine bar nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pike Place Market.

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    Fishermen's Terminal

    LandmarkFree entry

    Fishermen's Terminal is a historic working waterfront located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.

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