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Before you go
Your trip to Seattle.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Seattle – Washington State Destination Seattle and Olympic (Seattle; Port Angeles; Ashford)
How to get there
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) SeaTac · 20 km
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King Street Station 1 km
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Colman Dock (Seattle Ferry Terminal, Pier 52) 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Seattle–Tacoma Airport, the Link light rail reaches downtown in about 40 minutes. King Street station serves trains from Portland, Vancouver and other parts of the country. Washington State ferries depart from Pier 52 for the islands and the peninsula.
How many days
Two days let you see Pike Place Market, the waterfront, the Seattle Center and Pioneer Square. With a third day you can add the Museum of Flight and a ferry trip to Bainbridge.
When to go
From July to September the weather is usually stable, with long days and temperatures between 20 °C and 27 °C. From October to April light rain is frequent and the sky stays cloudy for weeks, but the city’s museums and markets remain open. Snow in downtown is rare.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The Link runs from the airport to downtown, the monorail reaches the Seattle Center, and buses serve the neighborhoods. Downtown parking is expensive and scarce; rent a car only to leave the city.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Seattle
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Morning
Pike Place Market and waterfront
Start early at Pike Place Market, with its fish, flower and fruit stalls. Go down the stairs to the waterfront and walk along the piers.
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Afternoon
Seattle Center
Take the monorail from Westlake Center to the Seattle Center. Visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass and the Museum of Pop Culture.
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Evening
Space Needle
Go up the Space Needle in the late afternoon to see the city, the bay and the mountains, and stay for the lights coming on.
2 days in Seattle
Day 1
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Morning
Market and center
Pike Place Market early, the waterfront and the shopping area up to Westlake Center.
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Afternoon
Seattle Center
Chihuly Garden and Glass, Museum of Pop Culture, and the Space Needle in the late afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Museum of Flight
Go to the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field, and allow time for the Aviation Pavilion across the street.
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Afternoon
Pioneer Square and ferry
Return to downtown via Pioneer Square, with its brick buildings, and take the ferry from Pier 52 to Bainbridge to see the city from the water.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get from Seattle airport to downtown?
By the Link light rail, which departs Seattle–Tacoma Airport and reaches downtown in about 40 minutes. Taxis and ride-hailing cars also make the trip.
What to do in Seattle in two days?
Pike Place Market and the waterfront; the Seattle Center with the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass and the Museum of Pop Culture; the Museum of Flight; and a ferry ride.
Does it rain a lot in Seattle?
Rain is frequent from October to April, almost always light. From July to September the weather is usually dry, with long days.
Can you see Mount Rainier from Seattle?
Yes — on clear days the volcano appears to the southeast, more commonly in summer. The observation decks of the Space Needle and Kerry Park in the Queen Anne neighborhood are good spots.