Seattle, located on the north-west coast of America, is an exciting urban city full of
unmatched natural beauty.
It is surrounded by water, mountains and evergreen forests, and contains thousands of acres of
parkland.
Washington State’s largest city is home to a large tech industry, with Microsoft and
Amazon headquartered in its metropolitan area.
There is such a vast array of things to do and places to see, it’s easy to be “sleepless
in Seattle.”
Before we get into the top 10 things to do in seattle, we’ve included links in the
description to various discount codes and links to resources of things to do, so make
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10) At number 10 is a walk with spectacular views, The Olympic Sculpture Park
The Olympic Sculpture Park is a nine-acre outdoor sculpture museum free to the public
and full of awe-inspiring sights.
It fuses urban culture with an outdoor setting and nature with art, making it the perfect
stop on your Seattle itinerary.
Stroll along the Z-shaped path that winds around the modern sculptures throughout the
park or sit on one of the many park benches, also designed with art in mind, and enjoy
breathtaking views.
A great place to visit!
9) At number 9 is a brilliant tour ‘The Land and Water Tour’
This is a one hour on land and a half hour in Lake Union
Ride.
The Ducks is Seattle's only amphibious tour, safely transporting passengers through the
city's streets and then splashing into the calm waters of Lake Union.
These entertaining tours blend comedy with history as guests take in the city's noteworthy
sites.
During each tour, The Ducks sail past landmarks like the Sleepless in Seattle floating home,
Space Needle, and the waterfront.
Along the way, the tour guides narrate the scenery and entertain the visitors.
These rides are for people of all ages and a real family activity to enjoy!
8) Number 8 is the Seattle Great Wheel!
Although it was only built in 2012, the Seattle Great Wheel has quickly become a fixture of
the city’s skyline and adds an entirely new sightseeing perspective.
It’s the largest observation wheel on the west coast and with it’s location perched
on the end of Pier 57, it offers magnificent views.
You can enjoy three revolutions around in air-conditioned gondolas to see the city,
water and mountains on the horizon.
The Ferris wheel climbs 175 feet high in the sky, a perfect, one-of-a-kind ride!
7) At number 7 is Ballard Locks
See the essence of the Pacific Northwest at the Ballard Locks, where you can watch salmon
and boats.
The locks carry boats up and down, letting them travel between the salt water of Puget
Sound and Seattle’s freshwater waterways which are about 20 feet above sea level.
A fish ladder lets salmon swim up past the locks to their freshwater spawning grounds
and glass-viewing windows allow people watch them!
6) Number 6 is the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum
Enter a world of wonder and colour, located just a short walk away from the Space Needle.
With eight galleries that offer a comprehensive collection of the artwork of locally born,
world-renowned glassblower Dale Chihuly.
Chihuly Garden and Glass will immerse you in the work of this amazingly talented artist.
Stroll outside and see how the glass art mixes perfectly with the surrounding trees and flowers.
Take a step inside the Glass House the home to a vibrant 100-foot-long sculpture in hues
of red, orange, and yellow suspended from the ceiling, a truly breathtaking experience!
5) At number 5 is Pike Place Market.
Seattle’s original farmers market was established in 1907.
Located on the iconic Seattle waterfront, it encompasses a large Market overlooking
Elliott Bay.
A popular spot for tourists, there are plenty of fresh produce stalls, with local fruits
and vegetables year-round.
The market is also home to a number of butchers, flower shops, bakeries and speciality vendors.
The famous flying fish are part of the Pike Place Fish Market, the crowd-pleasing antics
with fishmongers flinging the daily catch through the air to be caught and wrapped behind
the counter are a spectacle.
4) At number 4 is the Woodland Park Zoo
Hosting nearly 1,100 animals, the Woodland Park Zoo is nationally recognised for its
commitment to creating environments that are true to the animals’ natural habitats.
It has close to 300 species from across the globe.
Children are especially welcome at the zoo, with their own special indoor, nature-themed
play space.
Zoomazium incorporates multimedia features and play areas that are designed for imaginative
kids 8 years old and younger.
Fantastic for a family day out!
3) Number 3 is a family friendly experience, The Seattle Aquarium
Down at the Seattle Aquarium on the waterfront’s Pier 59 on Elliott Bay, learn all about salmon,
meet a few adorable sea otters, and greet the various sea creatures of the Pacific Ocean,
from puffers to giant clams.
Watch scuba divers feed the fish, see sharks swimming overhead in the underwater dome,
and even touch a sea anemone.
Well worth a family visit!
2) At number 2 is Kerry Park
Kerry Park is a 1.26-acre park on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle.
This picturesque spot looks down at the Seattle skyline from the north.
It’s the ideal place to get the quintessential view of the city, featuring the Space Needle,
Elliott Bay, downtown skyscrapers, and Mount Rainier.
There's no better place in Seattle to take in the city sights.
It's also the perfect location to snap that iconic Seattle photo!
1) And the top spot is the Seattle Centre & the Space Needle
This vertical icon of Seattle gives a great view of the city from the top.
Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the 605 foot tall Space Needle quickly became an icon
of the city that today is recognised far and wide.
The observation level, which you can reach via a 43-second elevator ride, offers visitors
Seattle’s only 360-degree indoor and outdoor panoramic views of downtown, Mount Rainier,
Puget Sound, and the Cascades and Olympic mountain ranges.
A must visit attraction!
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