Caridad’s guidebook
Sightseeing
From the iconic market sign and Rachel the Piggy Bank to the gum wall, the original Starbucks cafe, well over 225 local artisans selling their wares, the famous fish-tossing tradition, and music-playing street performers, there are enough sights and sounds at Pike Place Market to pack a day (or more). The market added its historic MarketFront expansion in 2017, featuring an open-air plaza and fantastic views of Elliott Bay.
2310 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
पाइक प्लेस मार्केट
1531 Western AveFrom the iconic market sign and Rachel the Piggy Bank to the gum wall, the original Starbucks cafe, well over 225 local artisans selling their wares, the famous fish-tossing tradition, and music-playing street performers, there are enough sights and sounds at Pike Place Market to pack a day (or more). The market added its historic MarketFront expansion in 2017, featuring an open-air plaza and fantastic views of Elliott Bay.
The Seattle Art Museum is the city’s largest museum dating back to the 1930s and housing a varied collection of artwork that spans multiple eras and geographic regions.
1072 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StThe Seattle Art Museum is the city’s largest museum dating back to the 1930s and housing a varied collection of artwork that spans multiple eras and geographic regions.
Take the time to visit the Olympic Sculpture Park, an outdoor extension of the Seattle Art Museum that’s open to the public for free about a mile away at the waterfront.
653 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
ओलंपिक मूर्ति उद्यान
2901 Western AveTake the time to visit the Olympic Sculpture Park, an outdoor extension of the Seattle Art Museum that’s open to the public for free about a mile away at the waterfront.
You’ve never seen a library quite like this—Seattle Central Library’s architecturally distinct structure boasts enough glass to cover more than five football stadiums. Head to the 10th floor for a light-filled reading room with peekaboo views of Elliott Bay, or take a self-guided cell phone tour by dialing 206-868-8564*.
220 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
सिएटल सार्वजनिक पुस्तकालय
1000 4th AveYou’ve never seen a library quite like this—Seattle Central Library’s architecturally distinct structure boasts enough glass to cover more than five football stadiums. Head to the 10th floor for a light-filled reading room with peekaboo views of Elliott Bay, or take a self-guided cell phone tour by dialing 206-868-8564*.
Visit the city’s first skyscraper, built in 1914, and ride the historic, manually operated elevators to the 35th-floor observatory, where 360-degree views await. Displays tell the tale of characters who made Smith Tower what it is today, while the tower’s Prohibition-themed Temperance bar serves themed cocktails.
88 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
स्मिथ टावर
506 2nd AveVisit the city’s first skyscraper, built in 1914, and ride the historic, manually operated elevators to the 35th-floor observatory, where 360-degree views await. Displays tell the tale of characters who made Smith Tower what it is today, while the tower’s Prohibition-themed Temperance bar serves themed cocktails.
Down at the Seattle Aquarium on the waterfront’s Pier 59, learn all about salmon, meet a few adorable sea otters, and greet the various sea creatures of the Pacific Ocean, from puffers to giant clams. Watch scuba divers feed the fish, gawk at sharks swimming overhead in the underwater dome, and even touch a sea anemone.
Seattle Aquarium
Down at the Seattle Aquarium on the waterfront’s Pier 59, learn all about salmon, meet a few adorable sea otters, and greet the various sea creatures of the Pacific Ocean, from puffers to giant clams. Watch scuba divers feed the fish, gawk at sharks swimming overhead in the underwater dome, and even touch a sea anemone.
Although it was only built in 2012, the Seattle Great Wheel has quickly become a fixture of the city’s skyline—plus it adds an entirely new sightseeing perspective, thanks to its location perched on the end of Pier 57. Enjoy three revolutions around in one of the air-conditioned gondolas to see the city, water, and mountains on the horizon.
347 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayAlthough it was only built in 2012, the Seattle Great Wheel has quickly become a fixture of the city’s skyline—plus it adds an entirely new sightseeing perspective, thanks to its location perched on the end of Pier 57. Enjoy three revolutions around in one of the air-conditioned gondolas to see the city, water, and mountains on the horizon.
Aviation buffs, take note: The Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space collections in the country, with an overwhelming number of things to see—like a Boeing lunar rover and an Air Force One from the Eisenhower era—and do, including NASA space shuttle trainer tours and flight simulators.
433 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
उड़ान का संग्रहालय
9404 E Marginal Way SAviation buffs, take note: The Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space collections in the country, with an overwhelming number of things to see—like a Boeing lunar rover and an Air Force One from the Eisenhower era—and do, including NASA space shuttle trainer tours and flight simulators.
This bucket list–worthy experience in nearby Mukilteo lets you tour a working Boeing factory, the world’s largest building by volume, to see 747s, 777s, and Dreamliners in the making. After exploring the factory, learn more about airplane advancements, from jet fuel to in-flight entertainment systems, at the Future of Flight Aviation Center.
137 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
बोइंग फ्यूचर ऑफ फ्लाइट म्यूजियम
8415 Paine Field BlvdThis bucket list–worthy experience in nearby Mukilteo lets you tour a working Boeing factory, the world’s largest building by volume, to see 747s, 777s, and Dreamliners in the making. After exploring the factory, learn more about airplane advancements, from jet fuel to in-flight entertainment systems, at the Future of Flight Aviation Center.
Western Washington’s wine outpost is in Woodinville, a charming town just a 30-minute drive from downtown Seattle. There are more than 100 wineries and tasting rooms pouring there (including Chateau Ste. Michelle, the state’s first winery), ensuring something for every palate.
198 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th StWestern Washington’s wine outpost is in Woodinville, a charming town just a 30-minute drive from downtown Seattle. There are more than 100 wineries and tasting rooms pouring there (including Chateau Ste. Michelle, the state’s first winery), ensuring something for every palate.
Cheer on the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field, one of baseball’s prettiest ballparks (with gourmet food, to boot!), or root for the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders FC at neighboring CenturyLink Field, known for its boisterous atmosphere. Both stadiums offer behind-the-scenes tours during the offseason and when the teams are away.
300 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
टी-मोबाइल पार्क
1250 1st Ave SCheer on the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field, one of baseball’s prettiest ballparks (with gourmet food, to boot!), or root for the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders FC at neighboring CenturyLink Field, known for its boisterous atmosphere. Both stadiums offer behind-the-scenes tours during the offseason and when the teams are away.
Root for the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders FC at neighboring CenturyLink Field, known for its boisterous atmosphere. Both stadiums offer behind-the-scenes tours during the offseason and when the teams are away.
386 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
लुमेन फील्ड
800 Occidental Ave SRoot for the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders FC at neighboring CenturyLink Field, known for its boisterous atmosphere. Both stadiums offer behind-the-scenes tours during the offseason and when the teams are away.
Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the 605-foot-tall Space Needle quickly became an icon of the city that today is recognized far and wide. On the observation level, which you can reach via a 43-second elevator ride, see the doodle-on-a-napkin concept that led to the Space Needle design. Views from the top feature Elliott Bay, the Cascade Mountains, and even Mount Rainier.
Space Needle
400 Broad StreetBuilt for the 1962 World’s Fair, the 605-foot-tall Space Needle quickly became an icon of the city that today is recognized far and wide. On the observation level, which you can reach via a 43-second elevator ride, see the doodle-on-a-napkin concept that led to the Space Needle design. Views from the top feature Elliott Bay, the Cascade Mountains, and even Mount Rainier.
Another World’s Fair relic, the Seattle Center Monorail links Seattle Center—home of the Space Needle and several other notable attractions—to downtown’s Westlake Center along an approximately one-mile route. The designated historic landmark can reach a top speed of 45 miles per hour and weaves between skyscrapers above the city streets.
38 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Seattle center station
370 Thomas StAnother World’s Fair relic, the Seattle Center Monorail links Seattle Center—home of the Space Needle and several other notable attractions—to downtown’s Westlake Center along an approximately one-mile route. The designated historic landmark can reach a top speed of 45 miles per hour and weaves between skyscrapers above the city streets.
Music, science fiction, and pop culture all come together at the fascinating Museum of Pop Culture. The Frank Gehry-designed building looks like a smashed guitar from above, while inside, its colorful exhibits cover everything from the history of indie video games and horror films to Nirvana, the Seahawks, and more.
674 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
लोक प्रसिद्धि संग्रहालय
325 5th Ave NMusic, science fiction, and pop culture all come together at the fascinating Museum of Pop Culture. The Frank Gehry-designed building looks like a smashed guitar from above, while inside, its colorful exhibits cover everything from the history of indie video games and horror films to Nirvana, the Seahawks, and more.
This family-friendly museum is where science lessons come to life. At Pacific Science Center, explore galaxies near and far in the planetarium, get up close and personal with colorful creatures in the Tropical Butterfly House, maneuver a two-ton granite ball, find out what it means if you can roll your tongue, and much more.
23 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Avenue NorthThis family-friendly museum is where science lessons come to life. At Pacific Science Center, explore galaxies near and far in the planetarium, get up close and personal with colorful creatures in the Tropical Butterfly House, maneuver a two-ton granite ball, find out what it means if you can roll your tongue, and much more.
The Chihuly Garden and Glass museum is dedicated to the work and career of locally born, world-renowned glassblower Dale Chihuly, who was introduced to the craft while studying at the University of Washington. It is the most comprehensive collection of his art to date, with interior galleries featuring a variety of his work in the medium. The pièce de résistance is the glasshouse, with a vibrant 100-foot-long sculpture in hues of red, orange, and yellow suspended from the ceiling.
723 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
चिहुली बाग और ग्लास
305 Harrison StThe Chihuly Garden and Glass museum is dedicated to the work and career of locally born, world-renowned glassblower Dale Chihuly, who was introduced to the craft while studying at the University of Washington. It is the most comprehensive collection of his art to date, with interior galleries featuring a variety of his work in the medium. The pièce de résistance is the glasshouse, with a vibrant 100-foot-long sculpture in hues of red, orange, and yellow suspended from the ceiling.
Among the top echelon of dance companies in the world, Pacific Northwest Ballet performs a variety of classical and modern shows in Seattle Center’s beautiful McCaw Hall. Under the creative direction of renowned dancer Peter Boal, Pacific Northwest Ballet offers transformative performances that are sure to impress. Don’t miss its recently revamped version of The Nutcracker, an annual holiday tradition.
35 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Pacific Northwest Ballet
301 Mercer StAmong the top echelon of dance companies in the world, Pacific Northwest Ballet performs a variety of classical and modern shows in Seattle Center’s beautiful McCaw Hall. Under the creative direction of renowned dancer Peter Boal, Pacific Northwest Ballet offers transformative performances that are sure to impress. Don’t miss its recently revamped version of The Nutcracker, an annual holiday tradition.
Food scene
This on-site restaurant is amazing. My favorite lunch item is Seattle Sea Stew and my favorite dinner appetizers is 1/2 lbs Sanctified Vodka Puget Sound Clams. Grate place for families, groups or singles.
27 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Von's 1000SPIRITS
1225 1st AveThis on-site restaurant is amazing. My favorite lunch item is Seattle Sea Stew and my favorite dinner appetizers is 1/2 lbs Sanctified Vodka Puget Sound Clams. Grate place for families, groups or singles.
Fusion spot dishes out sushi rolls with Latin-influences, such as cilantro & mango, plus happy hour.
91 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
1400 1st AveFusion spot dishes out sushi rolls with Latin-influences, such as cilantro & mango, plus happy hour.
Italian restaurant with burlesque shows & trapeze entertainment plus terrace with Elliott Bay views.
236 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyItalian restaurant with burlesque shows & trapeze entertainment plus terrace with Elliott Bay views.
Funky coffeehouse & biscuit specialist serving Southern-inspired fare in cozy, cheery digs. There is always a line :-)
56 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Biscuit Bitch
1909 1st AveFunky coffeehouse & biscuit specialist serving Southern-inspired fare in cozy, cheery digs. There is always a line :-)
Local chain dishing up fried fish & chowders in casual quarters with nautical accents.
81 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Ivar's Fish Bar
401 NE Northlake WayLocal chain dishing up fried fish & chowders in casual quarters with nautical accents.
Jack's Fish Spot
1514 Pike PlBest deal for seafood in Seattle.
Located in Pike Place Market, this eatery pairs locally sourced French fare & Puget Sound views.
9 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Place Pigalle
81 Pike StLocated in Pike Place Market, this eatery pairs locally sourced French fare & Puget Sound views.
Pacific NW cuisine with seasonal specials & extensive wine options served with views of Elliott Bay.
78 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Matt's in the Market
94 Pike StPacific NW cuisine with seasonal specials & extensive wine options served with views of Elliott Bay.
Mae Phim Pike Thai Cuisine
213 Pike StWonderful Thai food at reasonable prices.