Costs nothing · Seattle, United States
15 Free Things to Do in Seattle
Seattle without spending: 15 places with confirmed free entry, ranked by the travelers who went.
Only places with a confirmed free-entry policy make this list. Ranked by traveler review volume. Updated monthly.
Pike Place Market
MarketPike 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…
Read our full guide →Seattle Waterfront
LandmarkThe 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.
Read our full guide →Fremont Troll
LandmarkThe 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…
Read our full guide →Gas Works Park
Park & natureGas Works Park is a one-of-a-kind urban park in Seattle, transformed from a former coal gasification plant into a beloved green space.
Read our full guide →Volunteer Park Conservatory
Park & natureVolunteer Park Conservatory is a historic greenhouse located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, within Volunteer Park.
Read our full guide →Seattle Asian Art Museum
MuseumNestled in the lush greenery of Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill, the Seattle Asian Art Museum is a serene cultural escape within the city.
Read our full guide →Westfield Southcenter
MarketWestfield Southcenter is one of the largest shopping centers in the Pacific Northwest, located in the city of Tukwila, just south of Seattle.
Read our full guide →Copperworks Distilling
SightCopperworks 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.
Read our full guide →Fishermen's Terminal
LandmarkFishermen's Terminal is a historic working waterfront located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.
Read our full guide →Archie McPhee
MarketArchie McPhee is a beloved Seattle institution known for its eccentric inventory of novelty items, toys, and gag gifts.
Read our full guide →Recycled Cycles
SightRecycled Cycles is a well-established bicycle shop located right on the Burke-Gilman Trail in Seattle's University District.
Read our full guide →Volunteer Park
Park & natureVolunteer Park is a beloved green space in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, offering a mix of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and stunning city views.
Read our full guide →Made in Washington
MarketMade in Washington is a beloved market stall located in the iconic Pike Place Market in Seattle.
Read our full guide →Geocaching HQ
LandmarkGeocaching HQ is the official headquarters of the global geocaching phenomenon, located in the eclectic Fremont district of Seattle.
Read our full guide →City Fish Co
MarketCity Fish Co is a bustling seafood stall located in the heart of Seattle's historic Pike Place Market.
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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 57 Seattle places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Seattle still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in Seattle?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Seattle, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in Seattle?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is Seattle expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of Seattle on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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