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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Seattle [2025]
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Space Needle
4.4
/5
738 reviews
7.4
From AU$ 78.07
Based on 20,249 reviews
Lower Queen Anne | 2 km from downtown
Phone +12069052100
Address: 400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
Seattle's panoramic view from 500ft
Spectacular New Year's fireworks show
Saved by 224 users310 positive reviews
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Beautiful sights from the surrounding area and walk up to the needle and up at the top of the needle too! Make sure to go on a sunny day and buy tickets in advance.
I got a 3 in 1 ticket for Chihuly Museum + Space Needle + Xmas market that was a great deal. space needle has been renovated and has a glass floors that you can look down. Not for people who are afraid of heights . it was very cold out on the outside circle, but the view was very good. Make sure to check the weather on the online WebCam.
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Seattle Center
4.9
/5
54 reviews
7.3
Based on 1,546 reviews
Lower Queen Anne | 2.1 km from downtown
Phone +12066847200
Address: 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Overnight at Pacific Science Center
Experience Boeing's aviation culture
41% positive reviews
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You can walk to the Seattle 520 Bridge from Bellevue, as shown in Figure 1. There is also a beautiful park and parking lot here. If you like to walk across the bridge, you can reach Seattle. If you like to take the bus, you can also do so. The bus station is just below the parking lot. There are many buses and the waiting time is not long. It is very convenient.
I walked around downtown Seattle, USA. I first went to the train station and Chinatown. I had a bowl of wonton in a Chengdu restaurant in Chinatown. It tasted great. Then I went out for a stroll and saw the cherry blossoms in full bloom. I felt that spring in Seattle had really arrived. After walking around here, I took the train to the library. In fact, Seattle is very close to everywhere and can be reached without taking a car.
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Chihuly Garden and Glass
4.7
/5
260 reviews
6.6
From AU$ 110.23
Based on 25,201 reviews
Lower Queen Anne | 2.1 km from downtown
Phone +12067534940
Address: 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
Glasshouse reflects sunlight uniquely
360° view of stained glass
Saved by 141 users152 positive reviews
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got the combo tickets to visit space needle and chihuly glass museum very impressive glass art work. don’t miss the demo/workshop
Its an incredible art gallery that showcases the brilliance of Dale Chihuly’s work. The vibrant combination of colors and glass creates a mesmerizing experience, truly highlighting the artist’s creative genius. The way the gallery is designed, with its dark, minimalist layout, allows the artwork to shine even more, giving each piece its own unique presence.
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The Museum of Flight
4.6
/5
118 reviews
6.5
Based on 6,940 reviews
10.1 km from downtown
Phone +12067645700
Address: Seattle, WA 98108, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Seattle
Highlights:
Mount Rainier: Tech & Nature Exploration
Next to Boeing's iconic red garage
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This is a paradise for aviation fans. You can find all the planes you want to see here. From planes from World War I to the latest planes, there is really everything. In addition to aviation planes, there are also aerospace planes. The key is that there are some related to China.
The Seattle Museum of Flight is located next to Boeing. It is divided into two exhibition areas, indoor and outdoor, and mainly displays Boeing products: from transport aircraft, fighter jets to passenger aircraft. There is also a wax figure of Premier Zhou and Nixon shaking hands, with the background being the Air Force One that Nixon took during his first visit to China in 1972.
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Pike Place Fish Market
4.5
/5
334 reviews
6.4
Pike Market District | 700m from downtown
Phone +12066827181
Address: 86 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Gum wall art appreciation
Enjoy creative gum wall art
Saved by 209 users118 positive reviews
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If you want to know the authentic flavor of Seattle, go to Pike Place Market; if you are a coffee lover, you must go to Pike Place Market to check in the first Starbucks on earth. I wrote a note about Pike Place Market, if you are interested, you can go and learn more ❤️
amazingly seafood and fun vibe for sure! reminds me of San Francisco; the best part was watching the buskers! I met a woman who played the drums to Dr. Feel good by Motley Crü and was awesome! I had oyster shooters with 4 of the seafoods mongers, while buying delicious smoked Salmon. Walking down the strip, I ran into a place that sold warm chocolate chip cookies with flaky sea salt on top. delicious! Finally, there was a Turkish ran shop and the woman gave me excellent advice on gifts and had the best Baklava I've ever eaten.
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University of Washington
4.5
/5
409 reviews
6.2
Based on 1,239 reviews
5.9 km from downtown
Phone +12065432100
Address: 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98195, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Spring Outings
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Lenin Library
Unique architecture & vast collection
Saved by 128 users109 positive reviews
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When traveling, I always want to visit the local universities—it feels like living a different life for a moment. Especially when it’s such a famous public university like the University of Washington. Gary Locke, former Microsoft chairman… they all graduated from UW. Bill Gates’ father, a well-known lawyer, once taught at its law school. Bruce Lee also studied here, and it was where he met his wife.
Later, I visited UW’s Suzzallo Library—often referred to as the real-life “Harry Potter Library.” It grandeur rivals that of the Boston Public Library. The UW School of Medicine also ranks extremely high, consistently alongside Harvard and Stanford. Its programs in clinical medicine and public health are also highly ranked.
When traveling, I always want to visit the local universities; it feels like living a different life for a moment. Especially when it’s such a famous public university like the University of Washington. Gary Locke, former Microsoft chairman… they all graduated from UW. Bill Gates’ father, a well-known lawyer, once taught at its law school. Bruce Lee studied here too, and it was where he met his wife.
Later, I visited UW’s Suzzallo Library—often referred to as the real-life “Harry Potter Library.” It’s a grandeur rival that of the Boston Public Library. The UW School of Medicine also ranks extremely high, consistently alongside Harvard and Stanford. Its programs in clinical medicine and public health are also highly ranked. Lee studied here before, and then met his wife... Afterwards, we visited the UW library, the Suzzallo Library, which is considered a real-life "Harry Potter library." Its grandeur rivals Boston's public library. Also, the University of Washington's medical school is highly ranked, consistently on par with Harvard and Stanford. Clinical medicine, public health, and nursing are all excellent. It's close to Amazon and Microsoft headquarters, and it collaborates closely with tech companies like Google and Meta, so its research funding is high.
The learning atmosphere is great, and it is a good university for studying. The cost-effectiveness of tuition fees can be improved... Children can come here for summer camps to experience the atmosphere of a world-renowned university. The natural scenery here is also great. You can sit on the grass and read quietly under the blue sky on weekends...
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Seattle Aquarium
4.3
/5
179 reviews
5.8
From AU$ 60.55
Based on 4,401 reviews
Pike Market District | 827m from downtown
Phone +12063864300
Address: 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59, Seattle, WA 98101, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Unique otter feeding show
360° glass dome for marine life
50% positive reviews
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really cool selection of wildlife in a gorgeous setting on the water. if you have kiddos bring them to experience this place for a great family time.
The Seattle Aquarium is an educational attraction located on Pier 59 in Seattle, Washington. Located on the first coastline, the aquarium offers visitors to explore the rich marine life of the Pacific Northwest.Most exciting expositions:"A window into the waters of Washington." A massive 120,000 gallon aquarium reproducing the ecosystem of nearby Puget Sound. You can observe local species such as salmon, rock fish and starfish while swimming through realistic kelp thickets. "Pacific Coral Reef". The exposition takes you to the warm waters of the South Pacific Ocean. You can admire the bright colors of tropical fish, sea anemones and delicate coral formations, learn about the importance of coral reefs and the problems they face. Opening hours: daily from 09:30 to 18:00. 2Address: 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, 98101, Seattle.
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Kerry Park
4.5
/5
160 reviews
5.4
Based on 3,529 reviews
3.3 km from downtown
Phone +12066844075
Address: 211 W Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98119, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.3 of Night Attractions in Seattle
Highlights:
Sunrise spot for photographers
Space Needle through steel circle
Saved by 103 users41% positive reviews
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The best place to overlook the panoramic view of Seattle. This is actually a free community park on the top of the mountain, but the view is so good that it has become a must-see attraction in Seattle. From here you can see the clear blue water of the harbor and the Space Needle in the city center. In the distance is Mount Rainier, the city of Little Fuji. The top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round, like a white hat, very beautiful.
Kerry Park is also a fairly large building. You can see some projects in the park. The structure of the park is quite simple, and some plants are lush. There are places for tourists to rest in the park. You can come here to see some interesting things.
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Green Lake Park
4.5
/5
62 reviews
5.1
Based on 11 reviews
8.2 km from downtown
Phone +12066844075
Address: 7201 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Enjoy boating on the lake and the fun of water sports
Lakeside Stroll & Cuihu Lake View
60% positive reviews
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A local friend drove me to Cuihu Lake. This is a park with few people, and even fewer tourists. If you drive here by yourself, it is still highly recommended. There are many plants and many small animals living here.
Green Lake is a large park. When you go to Seattle in the summer, it is much cooler here. Green Lake is really as its name suggests, with green trees and beautiful lake and mountain scenery.
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Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour
4.3
/5
34 reviews
4.6
Based on 5,501 reviews
Pioneer Square | 446m from downtown
Phone +12066824646
Address: 614 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Centennial purple glass brick sidewalk
75-minute 19th-century Seattle tour
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This underground square is also a huge structure. Here you can appreciate many interesting excavation projects. Some of the living facilities in the underground city are also quite simple. To appreciate them here, you need to follow the marked routes.
A friend and I went to this tour after a friend recommended it. Adam the tour guide was amazing, he really brought the story to life! Definitely the best tour I took on my west coast road trip.
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