Seattle, King County, WA

Places to go in Seattle

27 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Contemporary art museum with rotating exhibits & a special focus on works by area artists.

550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA

Benaroya Hall

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Benaroya Hall

Grand, state-of-the-art music venue with two halls, one that hosts the Seattle Symphony.

200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

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Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

University of Washington museum explores Northwest history from dinosaurs to Native American life.

4303 Memorial Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98195, USA

Chihuly Garden and Glass

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Chihuly Garden and Glass

Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works.

305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Frye Art Museum

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Frye Art Museum

19th- & 20th-century works by American & European painters plus a range of rotating exhibitions.

704 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Gas Works Park

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Gas Works Park

Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views.

2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103, USA

Henry Art Gallery

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Henry Art Gallery

Modest-sized gallery at the University of Washington focusing on contemporary art exhibits.

15th Ave NE & University of Washington, NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98195, USA

Marymoor Live Music Venue

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Marymoor Live Music Venue

Open-air performance venue, with a variety of food trucks, hosting an annual summer concert series.

6046 West LK Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052, USA

Museum of Glass

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Museum of Glass

Diverse indoor & outdoor glass-art exhibits plus a cone-shaped studio with working artists.

1801 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)

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Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)

Iconic artifacts & diverse collections spotlighting Seattle's history in a lakefront park building.

860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Museum of Illusions - Seattle

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Museum of Illusions - Seattle

1330 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Museum of Pop Culture

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Museum of Pop Culture

Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan.

325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

National Nordic Museum

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National Nordic Museum

Neighborhood museum covering Scandinavian immigration, culture, art & history.

2655 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA

Original Selfie Museum | Seattle

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Original Selfie Museum | Seattle

Quirky, vibrant space featuring themed displays for selfies, including angel wings & a ball pit.

92 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Pacific Science Center

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Pacific Science Center

Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters.

200 Sue Bird Ct N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Paramount Theatre

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Paramount Theatre

Historic performing arts venue that hosts major musicals, plus big-name music & comedy acts.

911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Seattle Art Museum

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Seattle Art Museum

This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks.

1300 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Seattle Asian Art Museum

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Seattle Asian Art Museum

Asian art & artifacts housed in an art deco building from the 1930s set in a greenery-filled park.

1400 E Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98112, USA

Seattle Center

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Seattle Center

Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, restaurants & shops, plus the Space Needle.

305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Seattle Children's Museum

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Seattle Children's Museum

Basement area of Seattle Center with hands-on cultural exhibits geared toward children 10 & under.

305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Seattle Pinball Museum

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Seattle Pinball Museum

Entertainment center with unlimited play for one price, featuring classic & modern pinball games.

508 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Showbox SoDo

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Showbox SoDo

Concert venue featuring a roomy main hall & an intimate lounge with its own stage.

1700 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134, USA

Tacoma Art Museum

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Tacoma Art Museum

Exhibits feature Dale Chihuly glass works, European Impressionism, Japanese prints & American art.

1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

The Museum of Flight

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The Museum of Flight

Large educational museum with aircraft & space vehicles on display, plus historical exhibits.

Seattle, WA 98108, USA