Seattle Attractions

The Agua Verde Café and Paddle Club, located in the University District at Portage Bay rents kayaks for visitors to see Seattle from the water. This is a great way to see the city's maritime culture. Afterward, try the delicious Baja Californian cuisine and margaritas.

A must-visit in downtown Seattle is Pike Place Market, the nation's oldest continually operating farmers market. Nearby on Elliot Bay a boat departs for a the four-hour adventure to Tillicum Village. A 50-minute cruise to the Blake Island offers rich views of Mount Rainier and Puget Sound. While on the island, guests enjoy a traditional Native salmon bake and a Native dance performance. Before returning to Seattle, visitors can feed deer and watch a Native carving demonstration.

The Tour de Chocolat educates foodies about where chocolate originates and how it is made at Theo Chocolate, to how it is refined at Oh! Chocolate. The guests enjoy sampling the award-winning chocolates at Fran's Chocolate. This three-hour journey includes plenty of sampling, playing in the chocolates and chatting about some of Seattle's premium chocolatiers. Another tour group, Savor Seattle, walks guests to Pike Place and downtown vendors who share hefty samples of local seafood, coffee, tea, artisan hand-made cheese and microbrewed beer.

Several local professional theaters including "The Rep" (Seattle Repertory Theater) and A Contemporary Theater (ACT) offer excellent local talent accented with visiting actors. Best bets are local non-profit theaters rather than touring shows. Seattle is second only to New York City in the number of theater seats per capita.

Many travelers enjoy visiting Seattle in the summer months due to the warm weather, to visit the national parks nearby, festivals, maritime attractions and to take Alaska and Pacific cruises. Peak season in Seattle tends to run mid-May through late-September.

Chateau Ste. Michelle

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14111 North East 145th Street

Old Washington winery with new surprises...
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Diane's Market Kitchen

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1101 Post Alley

Fun, food, and education on the side...
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Alki Beach

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1702 Alki Ave SW

One of the most famous and frequented beaches in Seattle...
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Washington State Ferry

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2901 3rd Avenue
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Largest ferry system in United States...
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Waterfall Gardens

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219 Second Avenue South
Between South 2nd Avenue Extended & Main Streets

An oasis in the historic district...
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Olympic National Park

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This site lies between the northern park boundary and Port Angeles. It is the main information center for Olympic National Park...
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Volunteer Park

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1247 15th Ave E
(at Prospect St)

This historic Capitol Hill park is is full of rolling hills and city views...
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Waterfront Streetcar

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Alaskan Way and Broad Street
(also South Jackson Street and Fifth Avenue)

Explore the waterfront of Seattle with vintage streetcars with stops along the piers...
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Seward Park

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5900 Lake Washington Boulevard South

View bald eagles while enjoying your own lakeside lunch...
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Seattle Art Museum

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100 University Street

Internationally recognized museum specializing in African and contemporary art...
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Seattle Center Monorail

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370 Thomas Street
Suite 200

Seattle's two-stop shuttle...
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Olympic Sculpture Park

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Sculpture in an outdoor setting...
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San Juan Campground

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San Juan Campground, located along the North Fork of the Skykomish River, features 8 RV/Tent sites, grills and toilets...
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Olympic Rain Forest Scenic Drive

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For those who prefer to experience the beauty of the Olympic Rain Forest from their automobile, the following route allows you to see a wide variety of features within a short period of time...
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Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

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The Mountain Loop Scenic Byway travels 50 miles through the Darrington Ranger District of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The route starts in Granite Falls and ends in Darrington...
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Denny Creek Campground

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Denny Creek Campground, located along the Snoqualmie River, features 33 RV/Tent handicapped accessible sites...
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness

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Alpine Lakes Wilderness encompasses approximately 394,000 acres and is accessed by 47 trailheads and 615 miles of trails...
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University Village

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2623 Northeast University Village

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Gary Manuel Salon

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2127 First Avenue - Belltown

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OASIS Spa & Salon

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18600 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd Ste 230

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