Things To Do In Seattle

In addition to rocking polar fleeces and raincoats, Seattle locals dot sidewalks late into the evening. For a town that almost never sleeps, there’s plenty of places to see across The Emerald City.

The best things to do near Seattle include:

• Soaking in the view of the entire city from the top of the Space Needle
• Finding hidden gems and places to eat at Pike Place Market
• Seattle Center’s 74-acre educational and entertainment space
• Strolling past the colorful plants in Washington Park Arboretum
• Grabbing a delicious and fresh seafood dinner by the Downtown Seattle Waterfront

Even locals love these iconic tourist attractions in Seattle. Whether it’s spending the day lounging at the beach or exploring the city on their lightning-quick light rail, there’s plenty of things to see.

Popular attractions near Seattle include:

• A cup of coffee at the first Starbucks in the world
• Watching the sun set against Seattle’s skyline at Kerry Park
• Snapping a photo at the Seattle Great Wheel
• The signature teriyaki dish from Okinawa Teriyaki
• Seeing the city from the water taxi to West Seattle

From top-notch parks to kid-friendly theater productions, there’s plenty of things to do for families on Seattle’s sunny days.  

Family-friendly things to do near Seattle include:

• The colorful glass sculptures at Chihuly Garden and Glass
• Meeting animals young and old at Woodland Park Zoo
• Relaxing in a plant-based paradise at Seattle Japanese Garden
• Learning about sea life at the Seattle Aquarium
• Giving into your sweet tooth at Molly Moon's

With an umbrella in-hand and a cool place to visit, the city makes it easy to escape the the infamous Seattle drizzle.

Things to do indoors in Seattle include:

• Exploring the treasure trove of entertainment nostalgia at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
• Bowling at the Garage Billiards
• Catching a show at the 5th Avenue Theatre
• Having lunch at Michou's Deli
• Learning about the airplane production business at Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour

Seattle is a hub of locally owned favorites, hidden gems, and scenic views. The best attractions in Seattle are all accessible from Pike Place Market.

Must-see places near Seattle include:

• Cafe Allegro
• Seattle Chocolates
• The 17-ft tall steel popsicle statue just north of downtown Seattle
• The 30 working pinball machines at the Seattle Pinball Museum
• Fresh seafood and sushi at Japonessa

From quintessential views of Seattle to picturesque parks and landmarks, there’s plenty to explore in just 24 hours.

Exciting activities near Seattle include:

• Visiting the Olympic Sculpture Park
• Taking a photo of the Fremont Troll, an interactive statue made in 1990 by local artists
• Exploring Gas Works Park, a former site of an oil plant turned 20-acre park
• Marveling at the view of the Seattle skyline from the Sky View Observatory

Taking a ghost-guided tour in Pioneer Square, where you can learn about Seattle's spooky history

Seattle loves burger joints, ramen spots, concert venues, and much more. If you want to fulfill a bucket-list of foods and hit the city’s best bars, now’s your chance.

Nighttime activities near Seattle include:

• The hip bars, eateries, and gay clubs that glitter Capitol Hill
• Feasting on corn dogs and cocktails at Unicorn Bar
• Singing out loud at Rock Box
• Having a laugh at the Jet City Improv show
• Classing up your night at Needle & Thread Speakeasy