Desde a sua construção para a Feira Mundial de 1962, o Space Needle se tornou tanto um ícone reconhecido internacionalmente e a atração mais popular de Seattle.

Comemorando o seu 50º aniversário em 2012 (A Space Needle também comemorou os seus 50 em 2012), o Centro de Ciências do Pacífico continua a envolver os visitantes - especialmente os mais jovens - através de uma variedade de experiências pessoais.

Anteriormente chamado de Museu EMP, as linhas fluidas e dramáticas do edifício Frank O. Design de Gehry que abriga dois museus é um monumento que deve ser visto em si.

Convenientemente localizado na Pier 59, o Seattle Aquarium é o 7º aquário mais visitado nos Estados Unidos e conta com mais de 380 espécies de aves, peixes, invertebrados e mamíferos marinhos.

Um tour narrado de uma hora no Espírito de Seattleoferece um ponto de vista único que dá para ver muitos dos pontos turísticos da cidade com facilidade. Não é de admirar que Argosy Cruises é uma das atrações turísticas favoritas em Seattle.

Entre em um mundo de maravilha e cor no Chihuly Garden and Glass, localizado a uma curta distância a pé da Space Needle. Com oito galerias que oferecem uma coleção abrangente da obra de arte de Dale Chihuly, Chihuly Garden and Glass vai mergulhar você em seu trabalho.

Hospedando cerca de 1.100 animais, o Parque Zoológico Woodland é reconhecido nacionalmente por seu compromisso com a criação de ambientes que são verdadeiros para os habitats naturais dos animais. Ao todo, cerca de 300 espécies de todo o mundo estão representados no Zoológico.

Este mercado histórico, agora com mais de 100 anos de idade, foi projetado para aproximar os agricultores e consumidores regionais. Hoje, o Pike Place Market é um dos mercados mais antigos continuamente operados dos agricultores públicos nos Estados Unidos.

Thanks to Army Corps of Engineers district chief Hiram Chittenden, boats have had an easy route from Lake Union and Lake Washington to the Puget Sound for nearly 100 years. The Ballard Locks carry more boat traffic than any other lock in the United States.

Covering 23 acres (93 hectares), the arboretum showcases more than 5,500 different plants from around the world. The park is a joint project between the University of Washington and the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.

Safeco Field opened its doors on July 15th, 1999. Years later, Safeco Field is still home to the Mariners, Seattle’s beloved Major League Baseball team. With great views and exciting games, it’s easy to see why Safeco Field is highly praised as one of the most terrific fields in modern MLB.

CenturyLink Field is the humble abode for both the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders. The stadium is conveniently located within the SoDo district and has earned a reputation as one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL thanks to rowdy and dedicated Seahawks fans.

Olympic Sculpture Park is a nine-acre outdoor sculpture museum free to the public and full of awe-inspiring sights. Olympic Sculpture Park fuses urban culture with an outdoor setting and nature with art, making it the perfect pit stop on your Seattle itinerary.

Myrtle Edwards Park is a scenic outdoor escape located along the Seattle waterfront. Right next to the Olympic Sculpture Park, Myrtle Edwards is a colorful place to take in the natural beauty of Seattle.

While many of the parks in Seattle provide impressive views of the city, Kerry Park gives you one of the best vantage points to take it all in. After all, Kerry Park was specifically given to the City in 1927 so that every guest could enjoy the view.

Sandwiched between two big bodies of water, Seattle is a hub of maritime culture. At Lake Union, located close to downtown Seattle, you can see the city as you sail the fresh water. In a city where water is the backbone, there’s plenty to do and see in this watery wonderland.

The rich art of Seattle thrives on the energetic pulse that flows through Seattle’s Pioneer Square. Delicious food, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and an exciting nightlife make Pioneer Square a happening spot for locals and visitors alike.

This historic theatre has been entertaining the people of Seattle since it was established in the late 1920’s. From silent films to the rocking performances by acclaimed bands such as Pink Floyd and the Grateful Dead, Paramount Theatre is, well, paramount to any other.

In 1869, Seattle's first library association was founded. But the high hopes of expanding opportunity for learning were shattered in a flurry of natural disaster, budget restrictions, and relocations. Now, Seattle boasts 22 branches.

Great books and good vibes are aplenty in Seattle's very own Elliot Bay Book Company. Located in the Capital Hill neighborhood, The Elliot Bay Book Company boasts over 150,000 titles in a space that will make you want to curl up and read for hours on end.

Not just any Ferris wheel can add "great" to its name—unless said Ferris wheel climbs 175 feet high in the sky. Not only is the Seattle Great Wheel a colossal attraction, the magnificent views of the Puget Sound and the cityscape make it a perfect, one-of-a-kind ride.