Explore Seattle

Seattle has many unique points of interests people identify with. Here are a few ideas and links to help you plan your visit.

Seattle Icons

• Space Needle
• Seattle Great Wheel - The Seattle Waterfront ferris wheel
• Original Starbucks
• Fremont Troll
• Bill Gates House
• Experience Music Project
• Hammering Man
• Hat N' Boots
• Archie McPhee - To pick up a Librarian Action figure or Pig Catapault. They have moved from their former store in Ballard to a new location in Wallingford.

Views

Amongst the best things about Seattle are the wonderful mountain and water views. Here are links to some of the best places to enjoy Seattle's views.

• Columbia Tower Observation Deck
  There is an observation deck on the 73rd floor of Columbia Tower, at 701 Fifth Avenue, which offers views of Seattle and environs, along with a Starbucks coffee shop.

• Smith Tower Observation Deck
  The Smith Tower was once the tallest building west of the Mississippi. Its location near the downtown waterfront and Pioneer Square provides fantastic views of the City.

• Space Needle Observation Deck
  On the grounds of Seattle Center, the Space Needle Observation Deck provides 360 degree views from 520 feet above sea level. You can also view the webcam from the top of the space needle at this site.

• Viewpoints
  There are lovely viewpoints all over the City maintained by the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation. This site provides a comprehensive list of viewpoints with photos and directions.

Downtown Seattle and Waterfront

• Pioneer Square
• Pike Place Market
• Myrtle Edwards Park
• Seattle Art Museum
• Seattle Aquarium
• Seattle Public Library
• Seattle Waterfall Garden
  Secluded waterfall garden in Pioneer Square, located at 219 2nd Avenue South
• Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

International District

• Uwajimaya
• Wing Luke Museum

Capitol Hill

• Seattle University
• Volunteer Park
• Seattle Asian Art Museum

Seattle Center

• Seattle Children's Museum
• Space Needle
• Seattle Monorail
• Pacific Science Center
• Experience Music Project

Queen Anne Hill

• Seattle Pacific University

Ballard

• Golden Gardens
• Nordic Heritage Museum
• Ballard Locks and Ship Canal

Green Lake

• Green Lake Park
• Woodland Park Zoo

Lake Union

• Gas Works Park

Lake Washington

• Seward Park

West Seattle

• Alki Beach Park
• Lincoln Park
• Schmitz Park

Fremont

• Fremont Chamber of Commerce

  Major Community Events:
  The Fremont Fair
  Fremont Oktoberfest
  Fremont Sunday Market

University District

• Burke Museum
• Henry Art Gallery
• Seattle Museum of History and Industry
• University of Washington

Magnolia

• Discovery Park

North Seattle

• Carkeek Park
• Green Lake
• Magnuson Park
• Woodland Park Zoo

Central Seattle

• Japanese Garden
• Washington Park Arboretum

South Seattle

• Museum of Flight
• Seattle Tennis Center
• Kubota Garden

Greater Seattle and Washington State

National Parks

• Mount Rainier
• Olympic National Park
• North Cascades
• Mt. St. Helens Volcanic Monument

Washington State Parks

King County Parks

• Cougar Mountain
• Marymoor Park