Seattle Washington Attractions

Seattle Washington Attractions - If you’d like a quick overview of the attractions available in Seattle, contact Show Me Seattle at 206-633-2489.This company surveys the major Seattle sights, as well as operates a tour that takes you to some offbeat spots within the city. If you plan on visiting a lot of places all at once during your trip to Seattle, you may want to purchase a CityPass, which allows you entry to six great attractions for the price of one. The booklet of tickets provides free admission, as well as the luxury of bypassing tickets lines. All this for the low cost of $42. The attractions included in this deal are the Woodland Park Zoo, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Cruises- Seattle Harbor Tour and the Museum of Flight.

Pike Place Market
85 Pike St
Hours: 9am-6pm Mon-Sat; 11am-5pm Sun
Come visit one of Seattle's most famous landmarks, considered the oldest continuously working public market in the country. Pick up a bunch of fresh vegetables and fruits to take back to your room or browse one of the numerous shops, including a health food and herb store, craft stores, and flower stands.

Space Needle
400 Broad Street
Phone: 800 937 9582
Hours: Call for hours
Are you interested in a 360-degree view of mountains, Elliott Bay and Seattle neighborhoods? Then you must visit this attraction, which also offers a SkyCity rotating restaurant, where every seat delivers a spectacular view.

Mount Rainier National Park
Tahoma Woods, Star Route
Phone: 360 569 2211
Are you a rock climber or wish you were? If you've already had experience in rock or mountain climbing, this park has a few climbs to test your abilities. Park admission is $10 for vehicles and $5 for individuals entering by foot, bicycle, motorcycle or bus.

Safeco Field
1200 First Ave South, (at Royal Brougham Way)
Phone: 206 622 4487
Located close to Pioneer Square, this impressive sports facility is home to the Seattle Mariners. Public and private tours are available for this attraction, which took $520 million to build.

Olympic National Park
600 East Park Ave
Phone: 360 565 3130
This park offers you a taste of the beautiful mountains and sea in the area. There are campsites with fireplaces and rest rooms for you to experience the great outdoors or maybe you‘d prefer just to walk the trails. Admission is $10 per vehicle fee for up to seven days and $5 per person for cyclists and bus passengers.

Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave North
Phone: 206 684 4800
Calling all animal lovers! Located minutes from downtown, this zoo offers you a glimpse into the African savanna, the sight of an Asian elephant habitat and the beauty of a tropical rain forest. Admission is $10 for adults, $9.75 for seniors and students, $7.50 for children ages 6-17, $5.25 for children ages 3-5 and free for children two and under.

Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Drive East
Phone: 206 543 8800
Hours: Grounds: 7am-dusk daily; Visitor Center: 10am-4pm daily
Before you leave Seattle, it is suggested that you experience this 200-acre park. Come view the absolute beauty of lush green landscapes, a breathtaking Japanese Garden and more than 40,000 species of rare trees, plants and flowers.

Gas Works Park
2101 North Northlake Way, (at Meridian Avenue)
Phone: 206 684 4075
Hours: 4am-11:30pm daily; Parking: 6am-9pm
This old gas-processing plant shows some of the remnants of its former life, but look past this and you will see that this is a place that offers a little something for everyone to enjoy. Located on the north shore of Lake Union , this park offers an excellent view of the water and a glorious, unobstructed view of the city skyline.

Seattle Aquarium
1483 Alaskan Way, (Pier 59)
Phone: 206 386 4300
Hours: 9:30am-7pm daily in summer (Memorial Day-Labor Day); 10am-5pm daily in other seasons
Located on the waterfront, take the kids to see exotic fish, sea mammals and other ocean life. Other displays of nature include sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, as well as sharks.