ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Fun Forest Amusements
305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
Located at the Seattle Center
206-728-1585
Come feel the excitement at Fun Forest where you ride the major rides, like Windstorm and Wild River. There are also kiddy rides available for the younger thril seekers. Birthday party packages are available. Fun Forest operates on a seasonal and weather permitting schedule. more... mapSeattle Aquarium
1483 Alaskan Way • Seattle, WA 98101
On Pier 59 of the Downtown Seattle waterfront
206-386-4300
The Seattle Aquarium features many aquatic exhibits, including marine mammals, the giant Pacific octopus, a Pacific coral reef, local invertebrates, Puget Sound fish, and birds. more... mapSeattle Center
305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
206-684-7200
The Seattle Center features over 70 acres of arts, entertainment, sports, recreation, shopping, dining, educational, and cultural adventures, and is host to ballet, opera, theatres, and the Children's Museum. Over 5,000 events and performances are offered annually. more... mapSmith Tower Observation Deck (circa 1914)
506 Second Avenue, Suite 1201 • Seattle, WA 98104
206-622-4004
Touted as "Seattle's favorite building," Smith Tower was the world's tallest building outside of New York City when completed. Here, vintage glass elevators take you to the outdoor observation deck of this neo-classic style high-rise offering a 360-degree view of downtown, the waterfront, and mountain ranges. mapSpace Needle (circa 1962)
400 Broad Street • Seattle, WA 98109
Near the Monorail and Seattle Center House
206-905-2100
The recognized symbol of Seattle, this tower stands 605 feet tall and offers fabulous views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, the Cascade, and the Olympic mountain ranges. Playing host to many events throughout the year, the Space Needle has been recently revitalized including a glass-enclosed Pavillion. more... map
Libraries & Research Centers
Seattle Public Library
1000 Fourth Avenue • Seattle, WA206-386-4636
Designed by world-renowned Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, the award-winning glass and steel structure makes the building seem a little off-kilter and translucent - allowing passersby on the street to look in. more... map
Museums & Galleries
Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture
Box 353010 • Seattle, WA 98195
University of Washington
206-543-5590
This museum, open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Thursdays until 8 p.m., is the state museum of natural and cultural history, and the only of its kind in the Northwest. Their massive collection includes beautiful gems and minerals, fossils, beetles, butterflies, birds, totem poles, hand-carved cedar canoes and the region's only dinosaur skeleton. more...Center for Wooden Boats, The
1010 Valley Street • Seattle, WA 98109
206-382-2628
Take to the water in a handcrafted, historic, restored sailboat, kayak or canoe at The Center for Wooden Boats. This is a maritime museum committed to exposing youth and adults to this craft heritage. Programs feature hands-on educational opportunities, from Umiak rides to boat building and sailing lessons. more... mapChildren's Museum, The
305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
Center House at Seattle Center
206-441-1768
Explore eight hands-on, minds-on exhibit galleries where kids can hike through a mountain forest, sail to foreign lands, learn the fun of cause and effect, and get creative at the Imagination Station. Toddlers love Discovery Bay, a special area dedicated to children below the age of 2 1/2. more... mapExperience Music Project
325 Fifth Avenue North • Seattle, WA 98109
Seattle Center Campus
206-770-2700, 887-EMPLIVE
Explore and celebrate music through this interactive museum where you can play instruments, learn about artists, and test the latest technology in the music industry. If you get hungry from all the stimulating activity, the Turn Table and Liquid Lounge offer classic American favorites. more... mapFrye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue • Seattle, WA 98104
206-622-9250 Ext. 202
The Northwest’s only free public art museum, The Frye Art Museum presents a full array of changing exhibitions, lectures, gallery talks, films, and guided gallery tours throughout the year. Exhibitions feature works from the Museum’s Founding Collection of art by late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century Munich-based artists as well as cutting edge contemporary art from established and emerging artists from around the world. Education programs include SHFT, a studio program for teens, and art history courses and summer programs exploring historic and contemporary art. more... mapHenry Art Gallery
15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 41st • Seattle, WA 98195
University of Washington, Seattle
206-543-2280
A premier modern and contemporary art museum, the Henry Art Gallery features extraordinary exhibits and offers a film series, community and educational programs, and public forums throughout the year. Tours are available for schools, organizations or private groups of ten or more. more...Museum of Flight, The
9404 East Marginal Way • Seattle, WA 98108
206-764-5720
With the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace collection in the West, this museum records the history of air and space achievements through real artifacts, including 131 aircraft and spacecraft, and over 19,000 other artifacts that include instruments, textiles, models, oral histories and more. Here, you can walk through the "Flying White House" that carried presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. more... mapMuseum of History & Industry
2700 24th Avenue East • Seattle, WA 98112-2099
McCurdy Park
206-324-1126
Representing life in Puget Sound from the 1780s to present, this museum's collection includes ship wheels, evening gowns, gramophones, baby carriages, Boeing's first commercial airplane, and much more. The library features over one million books, photographs, maps, and manuscripts, and is one of the Pacific Northwest's most significant resources for historical data. more... mapNordic Heritage Museum (circa 1980)
3014 North 67th Street • Seattle, WA 98117
206-789-5707
Honoring immigrants from five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, this museum is unique in that it presents the differences and similarities that bond these Scandanavian people in the Pacific Northwest. Here, you'll experience their magnificent history, art and folklore. more... mapOdyssey, The Maritime Discovery Center
2205 Alaskan Way, Pier 66 • Seattle, WA 98121
Bell Street Pier
206-374-4000
Celebrating the contemporary significance and unique character of the maritime community in the Pacific Northwest, this interactive museum features engaging exhibits about ocean trade, transportation, fish and fishing, recreation, and our environment. more... mapSeattle Art Museum
100 University Street • Seattle, WA 98101-2902
Located in Downtown Seattle
206-654-3255
The Seattle Art Museum boasts an impressive collection of more than 21,000 items, with particular strength in five areas that include: Asian, African, Northwest Coast Native American, modern and European painting, and decorative arts. A variety of changing exhibitions, free tours, lectures, a gift shop, and a cafe area also featured. more... mapSeattle Asian Art Museum
1300 First Ave • Seattle, WA 98112
Volunteer Park
206-654-3100
The Seattle Art Museum boasts an impressive collection of nearly 25,000 items, with particular strength in the areas of Asian, African, Northwest Coast Native American, modern and European painting, and decorative arts. A variety of changing exhibitions, free tours, lectures, a gift shop, and a cafe area are also featured.Explore a wide variety of Asian arts in the jewel-like historic building in Volunteer Park - lively international hub for Asian art and cultural activities. The McCaw Foundation Library in SAAM provides materials for ongoing research of the museum's collection. more... mapSeattle Metropolitan Police Museum
317 Third Avenue South • Seattle, WA 98104
Historic Pioneer Square
206-748-9991
Experience 140 years of northwest policing with rotating exhibits showing everything from gangsters to gumshoes, an interactive center, and gift shop. Children can enjoy exploring jail cells, dressing up, and dispatching from a police communications center! more... mapWing Luke Asian Museum
407 Seventh Avenue South • Seattle, WA 98104
International District
206-623-5124
This Smithsonian-affiliated museum is the only community-based museum in the US devoted to the history, culture, and art of Asian Pacific Americans. This multidisciplinary-center offers arts and heritage exhibitions, public tours, school programs, and films; the museum maintains a permanent collection and a research center. more... map
National Parks & Natural Wonders
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Union Trust Annex, 117 South Main Street • Seattle, WA 98104
Pioneer Square Historic District
206-553-7220
From 1897 to 1898, tens of thousands of people descended upon Seattle in search of gold at the Klondike Gold Fields. Learn about this stampede through the park's exhibits, audiovisual programs, and ranger programs. The audiovisual programs vary in length from 15 to 30 minutes and are available throughout the year. more...
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Woodland Park Zoo
601 North 59th Street • Seattle, WA 98103
Woodland Park
206-548-2500
Located minutes from downtown Seattle, this award-winning zoo is dedicated to conservation and education and features special exhibits and many exciting animals. more... map
Science & Technology
Pacific Science Center
200 Second Avenue North • Seattle, WA 98109
Near the Space Needle
206-443-2001
"A six-acre playground for the mind and body," the Pacific Science Center leads you from adventure to exploration as you stroll through the Tropical Butterfly House, experience the future in the Tech Zone, meet robotic dinosaurs face-to-face, and more. The Boeing IMAX theater, with thrilling large-format films that include 3D, is another attractive feature. more... map
Tours & Cruises
'Private Eye on Seattle' Mystery & Murder Tours
Tours Depart from the South End of Lake Union
206-365-3739
Take a tour of the "darker side" of Seattle's streets and alleys. They offer a Seattle ghost tour, a Capitol Hill Mystery & Murder Tour, and a Queen Anne Mystery & Murder Tour. If you are an out of town visitor, pickup is available at your downtown hotel. more...American West Steamboat Company
2101 Fourth Avenue #1150 • Seattle, WA 98121
206-443-6223
Cruise into history on this incredible steamboat featuring nightly showboat-style entertainment, dining and dancing. Choose from 73 spacious suites and staterooms for your cruise along some of America's most scenic rivers. more... mapAnchor Bay Charters
1611 Fairview Avenue East (Dock Location) • Seattle, WA 98117
206-781-0709
Take a cruise on a luxury yacht as a unique way to celebrate any occasion. For longer day trips around the Seattle area, enjoy the popular cruise from Lake Union, out through the Ballard Locks, and around Bainbridge Island. Call for other options to fit your time frame, budget, and interest. more... mapArgosy Cruises
1101 Alaskan Way, Pier 55, Suite 201 • Seattle, WA 98101
Historic Downtown Seattle Waterfront
206-623-1445, 800-642-7816
Providing public and private cruises of the Seattle Harbor and the Puget Sound for over 50 years, this cruise line also offers fine dining for brunch, lunch or dinner while cruising Seattle's waterfront. more... mapBill Speidel's Underground Tour
608 First Avenue • Seattle, WA 98104
Located in the Historic District
206-682-4646
This historic, tongue-in-cheek narrated walking tour begins in a restored 1890s saloon and will take you to various sites on an underground journey. The daily walks last one hour, and reservations are recommended. more... mapBon Vivant Wine Tours
PO Box 15943 • Seattle, WA 98115
206-437-1298
Bon Vivant Wine Tours of Washington offer guided small group tours from Seattle of premium Washington State wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms - tours that also include gourmet regional cuisine. more... mapCedar Wave
Port of Seattle
206-355-0133
With Cedar Wave you can leisurely take in the beautiful sights along the shores of Puget Sound and Lake Washington. They provide custom boat charters and small group adventure tours with personalized service. Cruising on their historic yachts is a great way to view things that you cannot see from land. To satisfy your culinary interests, they also offer catered picnic lunches and gourmet dinners. more...Chinatown Discovery Tours
392 Pike Street • Seattle, WA 98114
Located in Chinatown
425-885-3085
Discover Seattle's Chinatown with escorted tours, featuring presentations and leisurely walks, for a unique Asian cultural experience. more... mapCruise West
2301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 401 • Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-8687, 800-426-7702
Their cruise destinations include Alaska, Japan, California Wine Country, the South Pacific, Mexico's Sea of Cortés, Grand Asia, Costa Rica & Panama, Columbia & Snake Rivers, and British Columbia. more... mapCustomized Tours and Charter Service
1129 South 220th Street • Seattle, WA 98198
206-878-3965, 800-770-8769
Provides customizable tour of Seattle, as well as van and bus charter services. more... mapEmerald City Charters
Located at Pier 54 on Seattle's Waterfront
206-624-3931
Be a guest aboard the custom designed 70' Sparkman - Stephens performance yacht "Obsession" or the Santa Cruz 70 "Neptune's Car." Both of the yachts have large open decks. The highly experienced crew will make your trip a memorable one. more... mapGray Line of Seattle
4500 West Marginal Way Southwest • Seattle, WA 98106
206-626-5208, 800-426-7532
Offers sightseeing options and airport shuttles. They have a Double Decker and offer a Boeing factory tour. Try one of their Pacific Northwest Package tours. They also offer charter services. more... mapMarket Ghost Tours
93 Pike Street • Seattle, WA 98110
Pike Place Market
206-322-1218
One hour walking tours of the Pike Place Market which are offered year round. The tours are a collection of stories from members of the Market community and span a time period from the late 1800's to present day Seattle and are filled with references to public art, eccentric history, and the people that have created the Market's history through its one hundred years. more... mapRide the Ducks of Seattle
516 Broad Street • Seattle, WA 98109
Seattle Center, Across from the Space Needle
206-441-DUCK, 800-817-1116
Voted one of the five "must do's" in Seattle, Ride the Ducks allows you to tour Seattle by land and sea in a remanufactured WWII amphibious landing craft. more... mapSeattle Seaplanes
1325 Fairview Avenue East • Seattle, WA 98102
206-329-9638, 800-637-5553
Take a popular 20-minute scenic flight or charter a floatplane to the mountains or your favorite fishing retreat. They also offer dinner flights to several restaurants on neighboring Islands and flight instruction. more... mapSeattle Tours
PO Box 66671 • Seattle, WA 98116
206-768-1234, 888-293-1404
Seattle Tours offers knowledgable guides, comfortable mini-coaches and door-to-door service. more... mapShow Me Seattle Tours
PO Box 30833 • Seattle, WA 98113
206-633-CITY (2489)
These Seattle bus tours keep the group sizes low and last three hours. Visit and learn about downtown Seattle, the Seattle Waterfront, Pioneer Square and witness some outstanding views of the city. Pass through quirky neighborhoods, visit the Ballard Locks with ladders for the spawning salmon, the Giant Bridge Troll, and the famous "Sleepless in Seattle" floating home. more... mapSightseeing of Seattle
206-526-1444
This tour includes sights within the city and a journey into the islands and waterways of the Puget Sound (using the Washington State Ferries) - all in one deluxe tour. more... mapSkagit Tours Seattle City Light
700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3300 • Seattle, WA 98124
206-684-3026
Skagit Tours voted "Best Secret Getaway by Northwest Backroads viewers poll." Take a historic cruise on Diablo Lake, perched among majestic glaciers, waterfalls, and wildlife. Enjoy the Diablo Dam Good all-you-can-eat dinner with your cruise. more... mapSpooked In Seattle Walking Tours
1001 Alaskan Way • Seattle, WA 98104
253-203-4383
Stroll through the streets of Seattle as you explore the city’s haunted past. With real ghost hunters as your guides, hear true ghost stories and events that took place during their personal investigations. Bring your camera and recorders because you never know what spooky events might be encountered as you make your way through these frightening places. more... mapSteamer Virginia V Foundation, The
860 Terry Avenue North, Suite 223 • Seattle, WA 98109
206-624-9119
A National Historic Landmark Vessel that is the last of the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet. Available for private charter, weddings, parties & receptions, and corporate events. more... mapTillicum Village
2992 Southwest Avalon Way • Seattle, WA 98126
Pier 55 on Seattle's Central Waterfront
206-933-8600, 800-426-1205
Enjoy a four-hour tour to Blake Island, then dine while enjoying award-winning entertainment. The Indian-style baked Salmon feast is wonderful, and you do not want to miss the forest trails and sandy beaches. more... mapTotally Seattle Tours
PO Box 30833 • Seattle, WA 98113
206-755-4109
Totally Seattle Tours are customized for groups and individuals. They offer a knowledgable, multi-lingual staff, tours of varying length, and your choice of pick-up & drop-off. more...Victoria Clipper Vacations
2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69 • Seattle, WA 98121
206-448-5000 , 800-888-2535
Clipper Vacations offers travel for the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. Since 1986, they have provided transportation, tours and accommodation packages. Visit destinations such as: cosmopolitan Seattle or Vancouver, quaint Victoria, the peaceful San Juan Islands, the hub of Portland, the beauty of the Canadian Rockies and Vancouver Island. They offer transportation options including boat, train, air and car. more... mapWaterways Cruises & Events
2501 North Northlake Way • Seattle, WA 98103
206-223-2060
Enjoy one of Seattle's most elegant yacht cruises, gourmet catering by CaterArts and stunning views of Lake Union and downtown Seattle from The Lakeside Event Center. This company provides unique venues for any type of corporate or social event. In addition to private events, Waterways offers public dining & sightseeing cruises and special events & holiday cruises. more... map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Pyramid Breweries, Inc.
91 S. Royal Broughan Way • Seattle, WA 98134
At the brewery, choice reigns supreme. With over 15 beers on draft including our year round, seasonal and alehouse exclusive styles you'll find just the brew to match your mood. If you're having a tough time choosing, might we suggest our Brewer's Rack - a sampler featuring five of our most popular styles. Check the website for one of their 5 west coast brew pub locations. more... mapTasting Room - Wines of Washington, The
1924 Post Alley • Seattle, WA 98101
Located in Pike Place Market
206-770-9463
The Tasting Room features some of the State's best artisan and hard-to-find wines. They currently feature the wines of Apex Cellars, Camaraderie Cellars, Harlequin Wine Cellars, Latitude 46 N, Mountain Dome Winery, Wilridge Winery, and Wineglass Cellars. They also offer a selection of wine flights, gourmet meat and cheeses to enjoy. Open from 12 to 8 p.m. daily. more... map
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