What is there to see and do in Seattle Washington?

Question

i've never been there and i'm going in a couple of weeks..any suggestions?

Answer 1

Here's the itinerary that I suggest to everyone that visits here!!

Pike Place Market:
http://www.pikeplacemarket.org
~ I would recommend parking in their garage when you first visit the city. It's accessible from both the waterfront & the Market, which makes it very convenient.
~ Pike's Market is a MUST-SEE. It's the oldest market in Seattle, has 3 or 4 levels of shops, restaurants, etc. Go on an empty stomach, because there are numerous food vendors and the food is delicious!!
~ Home to the very first Starbucks!

Pioneer Square/Underground Tour
http://www.pioneersquare.org/
http://www.undergroundtour.com/...
~You can walk down 1st avenue to Pioneer Square from the Market or take the free bus that runs during the day.
~ Pioneer Square is where Seattle began! Lots of shops, restaurants, antiques.
~ Take the Underground Tour for sure! They take you under the city streets and teach you (in a very entertaining way) about the history of Seattle. It's at Doc Maynard's.

Ferry ride to Bremerton or Bainbridge:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/...
~ Walk to ferry dock from Pioneer Square. Catch a ferry by foot, bring your camera...it's a beautiful view of the city. Once across, you have to step off for a few minutes, then you can ride back.

Seattle Waterfront:
http://www.cityofseattle.net/tour/water....
~ From the ferry dock, you can stroll along the waterfront back to the parking garage. Waterfront is mostly shops and restaurants. My favorite is the "Ye Olde Curiosity Shop", which is also a museum of sorts.
~Have seafood for dinner...Maybe check out The Fisherman's Restaurant that's in the Bay Pavillion.
~The Seattle Aquarium can also be nice during the winter, as it's mostly indoors.
http://www.seattleaquarium.org

Space Needle/Seattle Center:
http://www.spaceneedle.com
http://www.seattlecenter.com
~ Goes without saying that you have to see the Space Needle!! It's a Seattle landmark! You should check the calender on seattlecenter.com to see what else is going on there when you are there.

Other museums you might like to visit would be: Museum of Flight, Burke Museum of Natural History, Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI), and the Asian Art Museum (the regular Art Museum is closed for renovations).

If you feel like going outside the city, I'd recommend day trips to Port Townsend, Coupeville, and/or Deception Pass. These are great places to visit, even in dreary weather.

Whatever you decide, have a great trip!

Answer 2

Go to the Pike Place Market.
Go to see An Italian Girl in Algiers at the Seattle Opera.
Check Benaroya Hall for Symphony events.
Eat some Baked Wild Salmon at Tulios on Fifth Avenue.

Answer 3

Gotta eat at Ivar's! The one downtown is the best. You can sit and look at the Sound and watch the Ferry's.

I went to Jimmy Hendrix's grave last time I was there. That was pretty cool. I thought about driving by Kurt Cobain's old house but didn't get the chance.

Of course there is the Space Needle and the Microsoft Music Experience.

You could take in a Seahawks games. Or a Sonics game as soon as BB season starts.

Answer 4

Seattle is one of the important commercial nerve centres of US and is located along the west coast in Washington state(dont confuse this with Washington DC ),the evergreen state .This is the first place I landed in US and my my ,what a city !!!!! A city nestled among the sparkling blue lakes,rivers,ocean ,mountain ranges,snow capped peaks, with its distinctive modern skyline of glass skyscrapers gleaming across the curved Elliot bay.Hence this place is known as ’’The emarald city ’’ or ’’The liquidcity’’.

Now lemme give the outline of the complex landscape of this area. Seattle is jostled on a narrow strip of land between the 18 mile long Lake Washington ’n Puget Sound .To the east r the volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range with snowcapped Mount Rainier which measures14,411 feet ’n teases the towering skyscrapers ’n to the west are the jagged Olympic Mountains. Just to the north of downtown, the city is bisected by the Lake Washington Ship Canal that joins into Lake Union ’n Lake Washington from the Puget Sound.
The best part of this place r the lovely cozy residential areas which r situated in the surrounding serene lush green hills like Newport Hills,Bellevue,Mercer Island etc with view of those lovely bays ,shimmering lakes,distant skyscrapers ’n is virtually insulated from the throbbing urban binge .Believe me,on a bright sunny day ,the view is absolutely breathtaking ,’n the waters will be swarming with hi-speed boats ’n adventure seekers.But as all good things comes in small packages in life ,there r few fleeting days that blue skies grace the Emerald City,as there will be a slight drizzle or chilling most of the times in a year.

now these r intersting places to visit


SPACE NEEDLE:This 600ft flying-saucer-tipped Space Needle tower, now the symbol of Seattle,is something of an eiffel tower for the local ppl .This gives a 520’ panaromic view of the city ’n its surroundings ’n if u r lucky with good weather ,marvellous view of the gigantic snow capped peaks of Mt Rainier ’n other mountain ranges .But the best view is reserved from the revolving restaurant at the top ,especially at the evening .

EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT: This is one place ,which one sh’d never miss,especially the music buffs.This is a museum built as a homage to guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, ’n traces the roots ’n paths of present day American popular music culture.The museum has a dizzying array of interactive ’n electronic experiences,gigantic video screens ’n includes ’’Sound Lab’’ where aspiring rockers get computer-aided music lessons.Each visitor is provided with a Museum Exhibit Guide,a wireless headphones that let users hear recordings ’n narration ’n guides u thro’ the museum. There’s also a video arcade, nightclub ’n amusement park.Over the weekends lots ’n lots of concerts r slated .Its a complete one day affair out here.

SEATTLE CRUISES: A cruise thro’ the surrounding lakes,islands ’n a spectacular view of the skyscrapers in the evenings. Ha ! ’n also the boat house that’s featured in the movie ’’Sleapless in Seattle’’.

BOEING’s MUSEUM OF FLIGHT: That traces the evolution of present day aircraft industry,avioincs technolgy,space tech etc etc

Other things to follow r Pacific Science Center ,Seattle Aquarium ,Snoqualmie Falls,Seattle Monorail

Apart from all this what better than simply strolling downtown for lots of window shopping.If u r here in summer ,the opening parade of Seafair along 4th avenue that lasts for nearly 3 hours is not to be missed. Lots of sporting events this time of the year ranging from hi-speed boating to baseball ( well this is new for a change ).Visit the famous punjabi restaurant ’’Pabla’’ downtown ,if u eagerly looking for some good Indian food,which is one thing that I really miss bigtime.



hey one more thing HAPPY HOLIDAY
BON VOYAGE

Answer 5

Bruce Lee's Grave. The Soundgarden (yes the band named themselves after this place). Plus, if your up for a little drive you can go to the town of Twin Peaks where the show was based off of! I know what your thinking.......yes, I killed Laura Palmer :-)

Answer 6

you recognize what? My relatives and that i've got been given "caught" in Seattle for 2 weeks. anybody I by surprise met replace into very advantageous... and this replace into surrounding the airport. each and every thing appeared sparkling and expert. The drivers have been courteous. I had no court docket situations approximately the place we've been given "caught". wish it helps.

Answer 7

Musem of Flight (Highly Reccommended)
Space Needle (Take advantage of every bit of good weather you encounter!)
EMP (Experience Music Project)

Answer 8

Ivars, zoo, aquarium, downtown, waterfront, madison middle school (don't hurt on my homedogs!!!)

Answer 9

see rain wear raincoat