Places to go in Seattle

Wellness

Salish Lodge & Spa

Posh property featuring modern rooms with whirlpool tubs & fireplaces, plus a spa & 2 restaurants.

6501 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, USA

Outdoors

Schmitz Preserve Park

Tranquil, 53.1-acre park with hiking paths & nature watching among old-growth forest.

5551 SW Admiral Wy, Seattle, WA 98116, USA

Nightlife

Sea Monster Lounge

2202 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103, USA

Family

Seattle Aquarium

Popular waterfront aquarium with interactive exhibits, a cafe & virtual reality shows.

1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Arts & Culture

Seattle Art Museum

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

1300 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Arts & Culture

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

Arts & Culture

Seattle Center

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

305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Arts & Culture

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

Outdoors

Seattle Japanese Garden

3.5-acre formal garden with a cherry orchard, water features & teahouse hosting seasonal ceremonies.

1075 E Lk Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA 98112, USA

Arts & Culture

Seattle Pinball Museum

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

508 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Food & Drink

Seattle Rooftop Next Level Lounge by Fogo De Chão

400 University St Rooftop, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Outdoors

Seward Park

Wooded refuge boasting a 300-acre forest with hiking trails, walking paths, beaches & a playground.

5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA

Food & Drink

Shaker + Spear

Chic eatery near the Kimpton Palladian Hotel, offering Pacific Northwest cuisine amid pale-wood decor.

2000 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Arts & Culture

Showbox SoDo

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

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

Food & Drink

Six Seven Restaurant

Local seafood leads the seasonal menus at this New American spot with views in the Edgewater Hotel.

2411 Alaskan Wy Pier 67, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Nightlife

Smith Tower Observatory & Bar

35th-floor lounge at a 1914 skyscraper offering cocktails & small plates amid speakeasy-chic decor.

506 2nd Ave #35, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Sports & Recreation

Snoqualmie Falls

Famous 270-foot falls drawing crowds with its picturesque views, plus a park & gift shop up top.

6501 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, USA

Wellness

Soak & Sage - A Social Wellness Sauna Spa

1135 Lake Washington Blvd N Ste 60, Renton, WA 98057, USA

Outdoors

Space Needle

Iconic, 605-ft-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant.

400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Wellness

Spavia Day Spa - Greenlake

7140 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115, USA

Food & Drink

Storyville Coffee Pike Place

Market-based spot for artisanal coffee & baked goods in stylish wood-clad digs with fireplace.

94 Pike St Top floor Suite 34, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Nightlife

Substation Seattle

645 NW 45th St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA

Outdoors

Sunset Hill Park

With the Olympic Mountains & Elliott Bay as a backdrop, this tiny park is a favorite for weddings.

7531 34th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117, USA

Arts & Culture

Tacoma Art Museum

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

1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA