Sightseeing in Seattle

As one of the country’s largest coastal seaport cities, Seattle has plenty of exciting sights and attractions to check out out. Try visiting some of these interesting places on your next visit to the Emerald City.

Seattle Great Wheel

Opened last June, the Seattle Great Wheel towers 175 feet above Elliott Bay and is the tallest observation wheel on the West Coast.

Pike Place Market

Head to the over century old Pike Place Market for fresh produce and (“flying”) fish. The market is also home to the nation’s first Starbucks.

Pike Place Market

More than 45,000 engraved tiles make up the floor at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, which has over 200 vendors and is open 20 hours a day, 362 days a year.

Museum of Flight

At Seattle’s Museum of Flight, visitors can see the original Boeing factory as well as the first presidential jet plane. The museum also has the new Space Shuttle Trainer on display, a simulator that every astronaut has trained on.

Elliot’s Oyster House

Looking for a delicious bite to eat? Check out Elliot’s Oyster House on Seattle’s waterfront, which is known for its seafood, including Pacific salmon dishes.

Kenmore Air

Take to the skies with a 20-minute float plane tour over Seattle with Kenmore Air on a 6-seat Dehavilland Beaver and see iconic landmarks like the Space Needle and EMP Museum (both pictured here, bottom right).

Argosy Cruises

You can also check out Seattle by boat with one of Argosy Cruises’ hour-long tours.

Northwest Outdoor Center

Rent a kayak from the Northwest Outdoor Center on Seattle’s South Lake Union and explore the area’s various house boats.