Use the interactive map of Seattle to get information on the city's best attractions, such as Pike Place Market and the Space Needle, or click on the links to the left for tips on planning your trip. To find out about other things to do in the Pacific Northwest, check out the Washington state map or the Portland map.
Seattle exists under a persistent grey sky that somehow makes its emerald hills and Puget Sound waters more dramatic. It is the city that gave the world Starbucks, Amazon, Nirvana, and the most beautiful ferry commute in America.
Seattle Map: Must-See Experiences
- Pike Place Market fish throw
- Space Needle observation deck
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
- Olympic Sculpture Park
- Ferry to Bainbridge Island
- Capitol Hill music venues
- Seattle Art Museum
- Hiking in Rattlesnake Ledge
- Day trip to Mount Rainier
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Summer (Jun–Sep): rare sunshine, Puget Sound ferry rides, outdoor markets peak; Fall: crisp air, fewer crowds; Winter/Spring: grey skies, indoor MoPOP, Chihuly
2–3 days: Pike Place, Space Needle, Capitol Hill; 4–5 days: add Bainbridge Island ferry, Olympic Sculpture Park; 6–7 days: day trip Mount Rainier, Rattlesnake Ledge hike
Downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, Belltown, Bainbridge Island, Mount Rainier day-trip corridor
Downtown (Pike Place, waterfront hotels), Capitol Hill (nightlife, music venues), Belltown (Space Needle proximity), Queen Anne (city views)
Day1 Pike Place Market + waterfront + Seattle Art Museum; Day2 Space Needle + Chihuly + MoPOP; Day3 Bainbridge Island ferry; Day4 Capitol Hill + Rattlesnake Ledge; Day5 Mount Rainier