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Things to see in Seattle (United States): 96 places and when to go
Seattle is a major city in United States with around 3,074,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 96 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (42), History (18), Nature (16). The best known are Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture and Elliott Bay. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 47.5719, -122.3419
- Population
- About 3,074,000
- Places
- 96 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (42) · History (18) · Nature (16) · Architecture (9) · Wildlife (6) · Museums and art (5)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,108 km as the crow flies
What to see in Seattle
The places in and around Seattle, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Space NeedleObservation tower in Seattle, Washington, United States5.4 km
- Museum of Pop CultureMuseum in Seattle, Washington, USA5.5 km
- Elliott BayBay of Puget Sound at Seattle, Washington, United States of America5.1 km
- Seattle Art MuseumArt museum in Seattle, Washington4.0 km
- King Street StationTrain station in Seattle, Washington, United States3.0 km
- Seattle CenterArts, educational, tourism and entertainment center in Seattle, Washington, United States5.6 km
- Port Gamble, WashingtonHistory36 km
- Henry Art GalleryUniversity art museum in Seattle, Washington9.7 km
- Museum of FlightAerospace museum in Seattle, Washington, United States6.8 km
- Seattle Great WheelFerris wheel in Seattle, Washington, U.S3.8 km
- Aurora BridgeHighway bridge crossing the Lake Washington Ship Canal in Seattle, Washington8.4 km
- Seattle AquariumPublic aquarium in Seattle, Washington, U.S4.0 km
- Seattle Asian Art MuseumArt museum in Seattle, Washington6.8 km
- Seattle Washington TempleTemple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bellevue, Washington15 km
- Squak MountainMountain in United States of America23 km
- Cougar MountainMountain in King County, Washington state, United States of America20 km
- Woodland Park ZooZoo in Seattle, Washington, United States11 km
- Alki Point LightLighthouse in Washington, United States5.9 km
- Homer M. Hadley Memorial BridgeInterstate 90 bridge opened in 1989 to augment the Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge5.7 km
- Panama HotelHotel in Seattle3.3 km
- Shilshole BayBay of Puget Sound west of Ballard, Seattle, Washington, United States of America13 km
- West Point LightLighthouse in Washington, United States12 km
- Lacey V. Murrow Memorial BridgeFloating bridge opened in 1940 carrying eastbound Interstate 90 out of Seattle, Washington, United States5.7 km
- Point Robinson LightLighthouse in Washington, United States21 km
And the other 72, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Salmon Bay, Union Bay, Bellevue Botanical Garden, Schmitz Park, Union Bay Natural Area, Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, Foulweather Bluff, Seattle Japanese Garden, Smith Cove, Teekalet Bluff, Seacrest Park
- History: United States lightship Swiftsure, Virginia V, Arthur Foss, Duwamish, Statue of Leif Erikson, Schmitz Park Bridge, Lotus, Pioneer Square pergola, Quarters A, Quarters B
- Architecture: Hood Canal Bridge
- Beaches: Case Shoal, Decatur Reef, Tyee Shoal
- Food and drink: Corner Market, Sanitary Market, Bacovino, Bickersons Brewhouse, Big Block Brewing, Bizarre Brewing, Camp Colvos, Cold Crash Brewing Co. Tasting Room, Darby Winery, Dirty Couch Brewing, Dragon's Head Cider, Dragon's Head Cider Tasting Room, Fair Isle Brewing, Figurehead Brewing Co., Figurehead Stone Way, Flying Bike Co-op Brewery, Flying Lion Brewing, Four Generals Brewing, Fremont Brewing Company, Halcyon Brewing Company, Hildegard Botanicals & Ferments, Holy Mountain Brewing, House of Smith Wines Jet City, Ladd & Lass Brewing, Lucky Envelope Brewing, Machine House Brewery, Maritime Pacific Brewing Company, Métier Brewing Company, No 6 Cidery, Old Log Cabin Distillery, Oppegaard Meadery, Outer Planet Brewing, Reuben's Brews Production Brewery, Standard Brewing, Stottle Winery, Stoup Brewing, Sun Liquor Distillery, Two Beers Brewing Company, Urban Family Brewery, Vashon Brewing Co. Tasting Room, Westland Distillery, Wildwood Spirits Co.
- Hiking: East Lake Sammamish Trail
- Hot springs: Hothouse Spa & Sauna, Public Sink
- Stargazing: Solstice Park Sundial
- Diving: Dauntless
When to go to Seattle
The best time to visit Seattle is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:45
- JulBest time15:24
- AugBest time14:04
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. In June, 95 of the 96 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Seattle
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,108 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bremerton, Washington36 places23 km
- Woodinville36 places24 km
- Snoqualmie12 places37 km
- Tacoma, Washington36 places42 km
- Everett, Washington21 places45 km
- Hoodsport5 places63 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Seattle?
The best known: Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture, Elliott Bay, Seattle Art Museum, King Street Station. In all, 96 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Seattle?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15.
How do you get to Seattle?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,108 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Seattle as the destination and these 96 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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