Top 20 Best Things to Do in Seattle
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Seattle

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  • Space Needletop_1
    󰺂7.3
    44.25
    Seattle.Lower Queen Anne2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Seattle's panoramic view from 500ft
    󰀆Spectacular New Year's fireworks show
    󱨠Saved by 252 users󱨠307 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    Giovanna KinnearGiovanna Kinnear

    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.

  • Seattle Centertop_2
    󰺂7.2
    Seattle.Lower Queen Anne2.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Overnight at Pacific Science Center
    󰋄Experience Boeing's aviation culture
    󱨠41% positive reviews
    4.9/5
    梦露夫人梦露夫人

    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.

  • The Museum of Flighttop_3
    󰺂6.8
    24.94
    Seattle10.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Seattle
    Highlights:
    󰀆Mount Rainier: Tech & Nature Exploration
    󰀆Next to Boeing's iconic red garage
    󱨠Saved by 124 users󱨠44% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    KR油菜花KR油菜花

    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.

  • Chihuly Garden and Glass
    4
    󰺂6.2
    62.48
    Seattle.Lower Queen Anne2.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Glasshouse reflects sunlight uniquely
    󰀆360° view of stained glass
    󱨠Saved by 157 users󱨠151 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Enjoy the JourneyEnjoy the Journey

    got the combo tickets to visit space needle and chihuly glass museum very impressive glass art work. don’t miss the demo/workshop

  • University of Washington
    5
    󰺂5.8
    Seattle5.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Panoramic view of Lenin Library
    󱓊Unique architecture & vast collection
    󱨠Saved by 135 users󱨠105 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    M14***73M14***73

    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.

  • Pike Place Fish Market
    6
    󰺂5.7
    Seattle.Pike Market District700m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Gum wall art appreciation
    󱓊Enjoy creative gum wall art
    󱨠Saved by 222 users󱨠112 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    胡椒·公路拾光胡椒·公路拾光

    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 ❤️

  • Green Lake Park
    7
    󰺂5.2
    Seattle8.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Seattle
    Highlights:
    Enjoy boating on the lake and the fun of water sports
    󱨜Lakeside Stroll & Cuihu Lake View
    󱨠60% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    DEAR张小球DEAR张小球

    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.

  • Seattle Aquarium
    8
    󰺂4.9
    28.41
    Seattle.Pike Market District827m from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Americas 50 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Unique otter feeding show
    󱓊360° glass dome for marine life
    󱨠49% positive reviews
    4.2/5
    Janexx08Janexx08

    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.

  • Pike Place Market
    9
    󰺂4.8
    Seattle.Pike Market District814m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Stroll through a century-old farmers' market
    Dozens of stalls for endless shopping fun
    4.8/5
    KevinsereneKevinserene

    It’s a beautiful place especially at night.And in the morning you can also browse through some mysterious stores inside the market.

  • Kerry Park
    10
    󰺂4.7
    Seattle3.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Seattle
    Highlights:
    󰀆Sunrise spot for photographers
    󰀆Space Needle through steel circle
    󱨠Saved by 116 users󱨠41% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    菜菜的后花园菜菜的后花园

    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.

What Best Things to Do are there in Seattle?
These are all Best Things to Do in Seattle:Space Needle, Seattle Center, The Museum of Flight, Chihuly Garden and Glass, University of Washington
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Seattle?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Seattle include:Space Needle:4.4, Seattle Center:4.9, The Museum of Flight:4.7, Chihuly Garden and Glass:4.7, University of Washington:4.5
At what locations in Seattle can Best Things to Do in Seattle be found?
The Best Things to Do in Seattle are mainly located in:Space Needle:Seattle, Seattle Center:Seattle, The Museum of Flight:Seattle, Chihuly Garden and Glass:Seattle, University of Washington:Seattle
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