We hope you'll be able to enjoy some of the great things Seattle has to offer while you're here. We've compiled a list of some fun places and activities within the city, and some information about nearby destinations which are definitely worth checking out if you have the time.
 
Downtown Seattle

Pike Place Market

Seattle Aquarium

Seattle Art Museum

Short Tours of Seattle by water (the locks tour is great)

Seattle Ferries (Bainbridge Island is a cute bedroom community. Bremerton is home to a large Naval base)

Public Library, Central Branch (a very cool building)
 

Volunteer Park (a 10 minute taxi ride from downtown)

Conservatory (5 houses of beautiful and exotic plants)

Volunteer Park Water Tower - great views!

Asian Art Museum

Bruce & Brandon Lee's graves
 

Seattle Center

Seattle Center Main Site

Space Needle

EMP (Experience Music Project)

Science Fiction Museum

Pacific Science Center (don't miss the butterfly house)

IMax Theater
 

Other things to do in town

Rent a kayak on Lake Washington (and eat a taco!)

Rent an electric boat on Lake Union

Shop at the best store in Seattle, Urchin

See the iconic Fremont Troll (on troll ave!)

Take the historic underground tour in Pioneer Square

Take a scenic seaplane ride
Kenmore Air
Seattle Sea Planes