Best things to do in Seattle
Pike Place Market
Seattle is a great city to visit. Yes, it will probably rain, but there is beautiful scenery, yummy food and the people are friendly. One of the things that makes Seattle so awesome is Pike Place Market. I love walking around and sampling all of the different food and seeing the gorgeous flowers.
My first trip to Seattle, I went on a Savor Seattle food tour of Pike Place Market and got to try many treats. I was particularly fond of Ellenos Greek Yogurt and Pike Place Chowder. And keep your eyes peeled for the first Starbucks store!
Space Needle
If you’re in Seattle, you should definitely visit the Space Needle. The views of the city, Mount Rainier and Puget Sound from the top are incredible both day and night. I recommend going around dusk so you can enjoy both.
Kerry Park
For views of Seattle with the Space Needle in them, you will want to go to Kerry Park for the best photo ops.
Deception Pass
If you want to get outside the city and see more of the natural beauty of Washington, take a day trip to Deception Pass. There are amazing views along the way and places to get out and hike.
Snoqualmie Falls
Another option is to check out Snoqualmie Falls, a towering 268-foot waterfall with a park and observation deck. Fun fact: Snoqualmie Falls and the lodge can be seen in scenes from the hit 1990s TV show “Twin Peaks.”
Underground Tour
We went on the Underground Tour of Seattle and learned about the stores and sidewalks buried below ground after the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889.
Chihuly
Chihuly Garden and Glass has amazing displays of the artist’s work. The museum features both indoor and outdoor areas and is located near the Space Needle.
Museum of Pop Culture
The Museum of Pop Culture was also close by and I had to get a photo with this Super Mario Bros. set! I used to play this game for hours as a kid.
University of Washington
The University of Washington is right in Seattle and has a beautiful campus to tour. UW was founded in 1861 and is one of the oldest colleges on the west coast.
Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight is out toward the airport and has lots of cool exhibits. Check out the museum’s website because it sometimes offers free admission on certain nights.
I was so happy to see that the cherry blossoms were in bloom during our spring visit! They were stunning. What is your favorite thing to do in Seattle?
