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Space Needle ©
Observation Deck
Space Needle , Seattle
4.3
Enjoy panoramic views of Seattle and the surrounding water from 184 m (605 ft) in the air at Space Needle. A symbol of the city since it was
Chihuly Garden and Glass ©
Art Museum
Chihuly Garden and Glass , Seattle
4.7
Chihuly Garden and Glass features a comprehensive exhibit showcasing the work of Dale Chihuly, a renowned American glass sculptor and entrepr
Tours from $99
Pike Place Market ©
Neighborhood
Pike Place Market , Seattle
4.3
Built in 1907 on the edge of a steep hill in the downtown waterfront area, Pike Place Market remains one of the country's oldest continuously
Tours from $5
The Museum of Flight ©
Specialty Museum
The Museum of Flight , Seattle
4.8
Walk through the cabins of a British Airways Concorde and the “flying Oval Office” of four presidents at The Museum of Flight, the largest pr
Seattle Art Museum ©
Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum , Seattle
4.3
While Pacific Northwest artists are strongly represented at Seattle Art Museum, its collections cover art from the four corners of the world,

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Greater Seattle

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Immerse yourself in the unmatched natural beauty and urban excitement of the Emerald City and its green surrounds on a Greater Seattle holiday. A city with decidedly cosmopolitan flavor, Seattle boasts a rich musical heritage and its main attractions include museums, scenic parks, and historical tours. Dominated by the massive active volcano, Mt. Rainier National Park offers a range of fresh outdoor adventures. A large fleet of ferries makes island hopping from downtown Seattle super easy. A historic waterfront lined with boutiques and restaurants, as well as close access to city parks, attract travelers to Gig Harbor as well. Use our United States tour itinerary planner to arrange the details of your trip to Greater Seattle and other destinations.

Hidden gems in Greater Seattle

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks ©
Pier / Boardwalk
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Seattle
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Mount Rainier ©
Mountain
Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Skyline Trail ©
Hiking Trail
Skyline Trail
Mount Rainier National Park
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Woodland Park Zoo ©
Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min

Kid-friendly things to do in Greater Seattle

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Seattle Aquarium ©
Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle
3.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Alki Beach ©
Beach
Alki Beach
Seattle
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Seattle Great Wheel ©
Theme Park
Seattle Great Wheel
Seattle
4.1
Duration: 1 hour
Washington State History Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Washington State History Museum
Tacoma
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min

Museums in Greater Seattle

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Seattle Art Museum ©
Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
Seattle
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
Museum of Pop Culture ©
Specialty Museum
Museum of Pop Culture
Seattle
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
Museum of History & Industry ©
History Museum
Museum of History & Industry
Seattle
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience ©
Specialty Museum
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
Seattle
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Parks in Greater Seattle

Discovery Park ©
Park
Discovery Park
Seattle
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Bellevue Botanical Garden ©
Garden
Bellevue Botanical Garden
Bellevue
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Volunteer Park Conservatory ©
Park
Volunteer Park Conservatory
Seattle
4.7
Duration: 1 hour
Woodland Park and Rose Garden ©
Garden
Woodland Park and Rose Garden
Seattle
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Nature in Greater Seattle

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Mt Si
Mountain
Mt Si
North Bend
4.1
Duration: 6 hours
Paradise Valley ©
Valley
Paradise Valley
Paradise
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Comet Falls ©
Waterfall
Comet Falls
Mount Rainier National Park
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Green Lake Park ©
Water Body
Green Lake Park
Seattle
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min

Featured attractions

Wolf Haven International ©
Wildlife Area
Wolf Haven International
Tenino
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
Seattle Bicycle Tours ©
Bike Tour
Seattle Bicycle Tours
Seattle
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
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Wine Tour / Tasting
Wine Tours & Tastings
Seattle
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
Discover Nature ©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Discover Nature
Mount Rainier National Park
5.0
Duration: 8 hours

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