Seattle Washington
Visit Seattle Washington to explore the largest city in Washington State. Known for it’s technology, coffee, and airplane manufacturing, Seattle is also a vibrant urban center. You will find excellent accommodations for your stay, savory dining and delectable desserts, as well as shopping, entertainment, and activities to fill your days. See Seattle webcams for current weather conditions.
Shopping in Seattle Washington
With Canada so close to the north Seattle has become a major international shopping destination.
The larges shopping malls in Seattle are Northgate mall located to the north and Southgate mall located just south of Seattle. Downtown Seattle offers a bustling shopping district with all the popular stores including the flagship store for Nordstrom. Many large chain stores are popular including Costco, Walmart, Winco, and many more. Seattle is also home to many boutique shops that offer a custom experience. Downtown Seattle offers a core business district as well as restaurants and hotels. Visit the pier to take a ride on the Great Wheel or to depart for Victoria BC on board the Victoria Clipper.
Seattle Washington Attractions
With more than just “10 Things You Must See and Do in Seattle” plan to spend time to visit all the attractions that Seattle has to offer. Include the world famous Space Needle. Visit the Seattle Underground Tour to learn more about the history of Seattle.
- Visit Seattle
- Seattle Attractions
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- Seattle Aquarium
- Pioneer Square
- Seattle Great Wheel
- Tillicum Village
- City of Seattle
- Victoria Clipper
- Argosy Cruises
- Seattle Mariners
- Seahawks
- Seattle Center
- Museum of Pop Culture
- Teatro ZinZanni
- GoNorthwest.com – Seattle
- The Seattle CityPASS is a great way to see some of Seattle Washington’s main attractions. You’ll save 45% off of 5 different attractions, skip most of the ticket lines, and get nine days to use the pass from first day you use it!
Seattle History
1909 – Image: Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle was literally rebuilt from a swampy and hilly terrain into the municipal center fallowing a fire which destroyed much of the original downtown. Mashable put together a great expose showcasing how Seattle was rebuilt.
Seattle Washington Wine and Wineries
The Seattle area offers the Puget Sound wine region.
Best Restaurants Seattle Washington
Following are some outdoor dining experiences recently published in Seattle Magazine:
- Marination Ma Kai (Waterfront on a budget) – located in West Seattle and looking across Elliott Bay toward downtown Seattle. 1660 Harbor Avenue SW. 206-328-82226 marinationmobile.com
- Westward (for drinks and Oysters) – Wallingford, 2501 Northlake Way. 206-552-8215 westwardseattle.com
- Bottlehouse in Madrona, 1416 36th Avenue. 206-708-7164 bottlehouseseattle.com
- Manolin in Fremont – 3621 Stone Way North. 206-294-3331 manolinseattle.com
- The Hollywood Tavern in Woodinville – Redmond Road NE 425-610-7730 thehollywoodtavern.com
- Agua Verde Cafe and Paddle Club in the University District – 1303 NE Boat Street. 206-545-8570 aguaverde.com
- Brimmer & Heeltap in Ballard – 425 NW arket Street 206-420-2534 brimmerandheeltap.com
- Ray’s Cafe in Ballard – 6046 Seavie Avenue NW. 206-789-3770 rays.com
- Terra Plata in Capitol Hill – 1501 Melrose Avenue. 206-325-1501 teraplata.com
- Joule – in Fremont 3506 Sone Way North 206-632-5685 jolerestaurant.com
- The Whale Wins right next to Joule at 3506 Stone Way North in Freemont- 206-632-9425 thewhalewins.com
Getting Around Seattle Washington
- King County Metro Service
- wsdot.wa.gov
- Airport Parking Savings – Save up to 66% off as compared to parking at the airport!
Lodging and Accommodations – Hotels in Seattle Washington
See our full list of Seattle Hotels and Contacts
Seatac (Seattle Airport)
- See Seattle South-Side for information about the Seatac and Seattle Airport
Seattle Contacts for Transportation And Tours
- Seattle Contacts for Transportation And Tours
- Victoria Clipper – Boat to Victory BC
- Port of Seattle (Sea tac Airport)
- Show Me Seattle – Tours of Seattle
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport – Find traveler updates, passenger services, dining options and more at the Port of Seattle Sea-Tac Airport website.
- Airport Parking Savings – Save up to 66% off as compared to parking at the airport!
Popular Tour Itineraries From Seattle
Battle of the Washington Volcanoes Itinerary
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