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Seattle Attractions
The Seattle Center was the site of the 1962 World’s Fair, so it’s no wonder Seattle is a world-class city that’s home to a variety of popular attractions. From the iconic Space Needle to the Seattle Aquarium, there is no shortage of fun things to do and see around the city. The Seattle Great Wheel offers panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and Elliott Bay, as well as the Seattle skyline. Pike Place Market is a historic shopping center famous for its fresh seafood and artisan shops. Pioneer Square, which is Seattle’s first historic district, offers beautiful Renaissance Revival architecture and tons of activities and entertainment options including art walks, distinct boutiques, and trendy eateries. The waterfront and pier are also top spots to shop for trinkets or catch a harbor cruise to explore Elliot Bay and learn about Seattle’s maritime history.
Seattle Restaurants & Nightlife
Seattle is a true foodie destination with distinct neighborhoods offering a wide selection of local and international cuisines. With Seattle’s waterfront location, many restaurants offer plenty of fresh seafood including Hawaiian poke, oysters, crab, and sushi. In Downtown Seattle, you’ll find popular restaurants like Wild Fish Poke, Sound View Cafe, Aqua by El Gaucho, and Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge. Besides seafood, Seattle is also home to hotspots like The Butcher’s Table, a modern and high-end steakhouse, as well as Dahlia Lounge, a James Beard Award-winning restaurant that has been at the center of the city’s sustainable, organic, and local food movement for more than 20 years. For a casual bite, the Ballard neighborhood is home to the Ballard Farmers Market, which is the best place to find local produce, cheese and wine, fresh-baked bread, preserves, and snacks. It’s also no surprise that Seattle is one of the top coffee cities in the world, offering small-batch roasters and cozy cafes like Storyville to plenty of outposts of Starbucks, Seattle’s homegrown chain. Seattle’s nightlife is just as diverse as its culinary scene. Neighborhoods like Ballard, Fremont, and SoDo are packed with breweries, bars, and taprooms offering local beers, craft cocktails, and ciders. Capitol Hill features a few speakeasy-style bars reminiscent of the Prohibition era where you’ll find artistic cocktails crafted by talented mixologists. Belltown is a lively neighborhood full of bars and clubs and is known for its indie music scene where bands like Nirvana and R.E.M played early in their career. Local distilleries are also fun to explore. Located on the city’s downtown waterfront area, Copperworks Distilling offers American Single Malt Whiskey, gins, and vodkas all made from malted barley on-site.
Seattle Culture
Downtown Seattle is home to some of the best museums and sites. Just a block down from Pike Place Market is the Seattle Art Museum, which features global art collections, international special exhibits, and temporary installations. The museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park also features popular contemporary artworks and giant sculptures set within a beautiful outdoor setting. Also located downtown is the flagship library of the Seattle Public Library system, a visually striking structure made of glass and steel. Other famous cultural attractions include The Seattle Symphony, The Museum of Pop Culture, Chihuly Gardens and Glass, and The Asian Art Museum.
Seattle Transportation
Getting around Seattle is easy thanks to its many modes of transportation. The Link light rail runs from Angle Lake Station to the University of Washington through Downtown Seattle, which includes stops to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. King County Metro Transit offers bus service through Downtown Seattle and outlying neighborhoods in King County. Seattle Streetcars are another way to get around town. The line connects the South Lake Union neighborhood to downtown as well as Lake Union’s waterfront park, and the First Hill line connects to the light link rail at Capitol Hill and International District stations. Seattle Center Monorail travels between Westlake Center in downtown and Seattle Center at the base of Queen Anne hill. Seattle is also a bike-friendly city with tons of bike-sharing options as well as its expansive network of bike trails throughout the city.