Chihuly is a famous glass artist. There’s a museum right next to the Space Needle, if you want to see more, there’s an even bigger museum about 30 miles south in Tacoma.

https://www.chihulygardenandglass.com

https://www.museumofglass.org

*Seattle Pinball Museum:

https://seattlepinballmuseum.com/

The Seattle Aquarium

The Seattle Great Wheel

*Pike Place Market / Waterfront:

Visit Pike Place Market, which includes the famous fish market, the first Starbucks café, and the nearby Seattle waterfront.

https://www.pikeplacemarket.org

*Rent a canoe at the University of Washington:

Need a change from all that walking? Try canoeing around Union Bay in Lake Washington.

https://www.washington.edu/ima/waterfront/boat-rentals/

*Float plane ride from Lake Union:

Get ready for some excellent views of Seattle, the Cascade Mountains, and the Olympic Peninsula.

https://kenmoreair.com/seattle-lake-union/

Parks & Beaches

*Alki Beach:

Alki Beach is by far the best beach in the Seattle area. It has the serious vibes of a SoCal beach. You can walk or bike along the beach, do some shopping, get some ice cream, or play a game of pickup beach volleyball.

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/a-guide-to-seattles-alki-beach

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141235-Reviews-Alki_Beach-Seattle_Washington.html

*Klondike Gold Rush National Park:

This national park has two parts to it. One is in Seattle; the other is in Alaska.

https://www.nps.gov/klse/index.htm

*Ballard Locks / Botanical Garden:

This is a great place to take an easy walk and enjoy some sunshine. At the locks, you can view the fish ladder through a glass wall, through which you’ll see lots of wild salmon passing.

https://ballardlocks.org/index.html

*Walk around Green Lake:

This walk is very popular with the locals. The loop around the lake is about three miles. There’s plenty of shopping and ice cream nearby.

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/green-lake-1

*Golden Gardens:

Located in Ballard on Puget Sound, this popular park offers extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Facing West, it is a great place to watch the sunset.

*Bellevue Botanical Garden:

https://bellevuebotanical.org/

*Fremont:

The Fremont neighborhood is a place to take in the vibes. While there, be sure to check out the Fremont troll.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fremont_Troll

*Mount Rainier National Park:

https://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm

Seattle Skyline

There are a few different options for viewing the Seattle skyline. Each offers a unique viewing experience.

*West Seattle Water Taxi :

https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/travel-options/water-taxi/west-seattle

*Washington State Ferry to Bremerton or Bainbridge Island:

https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries

*West Seattle viewpoints:

https://www.photohound.co/spot/seattle-views-from-west-seattle-1888#:~:text=There%20are%20four%20main%20areas,a%2045%2Dfoot%20observation%20tower

*Queen Anne viewpoints:

https://seattlebloggers.com/best-views-of-seattle-on-queen-anne-hill/

North of Seattle

*Victoria Clipper & Butchart Gardens:

You’ll need your passport for this adventure, but Victoria is a lot of fun.

https://www.clippervacations.com/seattle-victoria-ferry/

https://www.butchartgardens.com

*Funko Pops!:

The funko HQ store is located in downtown Everett, north of Seattle. If you would like, you can sign up to build your own Funko figurine!

https://funko.com/

*Deception Pass:

Spanning two islands and connected by a series of iconic bridges, Deception Pass features a mix of rugged ocean cliffs and quiet old-growth forests. Best known for its panoramic views and jaw-dropping sunsets, this park is a go-to for locals and international travelers alike.

https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/deception-pass-state-park