Attractions & Parks

Tourist Attractions

  1. Pike Place Market

    1st & Pike

    Whether shopping for fresh produce, arts and handcrafts, antiques, or exotic goods from around the world, you'll find it among the Market's eclectic collection of stalls, shops and businesses. Pike Place Market, often called "The Soul of Seattle," is internationally recognized as America's premier farmers' market and attracts 10 million visitors a year. www.pikeplacemarket.org

  2. Monorail

    5th & Pine

    The Seattle Center Monorail is the nation's first full-scale commercial monorail system which provides a fun, quick and convenient link between Downtown Seattle and the Seattle Center. www.seattlemonorail.com

  3. Seattle Center

    305 Harrison Street

    Entertainment options abound - starting with 63 free and low cost public programs and more than 5,000 events annually. The 74-acre urban park is home to more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment venues. Seattle Center was designed as the 1962 Seattle World's Fair fairgrounds and now is home to the Space Needle, Fun Forest, Pacific Science Center, Key Arena, and many other attractions. www.seattlecenter.com

  4. Smith Tower Observation Deck

    506 2nd Avenue

    The Smith Tower Observation Deck is Seattle's original and most accessible view! The Smith Tower is one of the world's first skyscrapers and remained the tallest building west of the Mississippi River for almost 50 years. No other observatory puts you in the middle of the Downtown skyline or closer to Seattle's historic waterfront. The 35th floor, outside, open-air observation deck wraps completely around all four sides of the historic Smith Tower providing breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges. Plus, it's the closest view in town of Safeco Field, Colman Ferry Terminal, and Pioneer Square. www.smithtower.com

  5. Space Needle

    400 Broad Street

    Built in 1962, the Space Needle served as the symbol of the Seattle World's Fair. It has since become the symbol of Seattle, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Visit the Space Needle to experience the high speed elevators, the 360-degree view of Seattle or SkyCity, the revolving restaurant at the top of the Needle. www.spaceneedle.com

  6. Washington State Ferries

    811 Alaskan Way

    Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry system in the United States. Whether you are looking for a short relaxing getaway, a weekend escape or a great vacation, WSF is the idea way to travel to the San Juan Islands, Port Townsend, Bremerton and Bainbridge Island. www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

  7. Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

    1001 Alaskan Way

    While the world famous Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is most famous for its sideshow-like museum, it also offers a wide array of Northwest native art, imported arts and crafts from around the world. Mummies, shrunken heads, rare and exotic artifacts! www.yeoldecuriosityshop.com

  8. The Tasting Room Seattle, Wines of Washington

    1924 Post Alley

    The Tasting Room at Pike Place Market is the first cooperative tasting cellar dedicated to Washington wines. Come and taste the fruits of their labors. Over 50 wines available for tasting daily. www.thetastingroomseattle.com

  9. Town Hall Seattle

    1119 Eighth Avenue

    A vibrant gathering place in an historic building in the heart of downtown, Town Hall fosters cultural expression and the exchange of ideas through arts, education, humanities, and civic programs. We exist to reflect and inspire this region's best impulses -- toward creativity, empathy, expansive thinking, and an ever-widening conception of community. Formed collaboratively in 1998 as a shared venue, Town Hall extends the reach and capacity of our Presenting Partners and occasional users with an accomplished producing and promotional structure, designed to complement their work with self-produced offerings that complete the tapestry of Seattle's cultural life. www.townhallseattle.org

A sailboat drifts in front of the Downtown Seattle Skyline