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Illustrative view of Seattle

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Seattle.

Water views, markets and a city close to the outdoors.

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01 / PLACESeattle
02 / REGIONNorth America
03 / THE FEELWaterfront & coffee
04 / IN THIS GUIDEHighlights & a flexible route
01 / GET TO KNOW THE PLACE

Find your
Seattle.

Water views, markets and a city close to the outdoors.

Seattle offers a compact central visit with plenty of ways to extend it. Start around the waterfront and markets, then choose a neighborhood, museum or nearby nature outing.

Use the ideas below as a starting point and shape the days around your interests and travel dates.

Start with the highlights
02 / SEE & DO

The places that
stay with you.

Three starting points for a first visit to Seattle.

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Pike Place Market

Food stalls and waterfront views make an energetic first stop.

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Seattle Center

Museums and the Space Needle cluster in one area.

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Ballard

Independent streets and waterfront access change the pace.

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03 / A SIMPLE ROUTE

Two days,
your way.

A relaxed starting route through Seattle. Check distances and current access before you set the order.

AN IDEA TO MAKE YOUR OWN, NOT A FIXED SCHEDULE.
DAY 01FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Find the rhythm.

  1. MorningStart with Pike Place Market; give yourself time to look around.
  2. AfternoonMove on to Seattle Center if the journey fits comfortably.
  3. EveningTry Pacific salmon and leave room for an unplanned walk.
DAY 02GO A LITTLE DEEPER

Make it yours.

  1. MorningExplore Ballard at a pace that suits the day.
  2. AfternoonChoose another neighborhood or return to the part of Seattle that caught your attention.
  3. EveningLook for Clam chowder or another local food experience.
04 / PICK YOUR MOMENT

When to go.

Choose dates around the kind of days you want to have.

☼WEATHER & LIGHT

Match the season.

Summer is often best for long outdoor days; cooler months are wetter, so mix walks with indoor stops.

✳YOUR DATES

Keep room to adjust.

Keep a rain-friendly option and check ferry or excursion schedules in advance.

05 / TASTE THE PLACE

Make room
for one more.

Food is another way into Seattle. These are a few local flavors to look for; menus and availability vary.

01

Pacific salmon

A regional seafood staple in many preparations.

02

Clam chowder

A warming soup found near the waterfront.

03

Coffee

Independent cafés make an easy part of a neighborhood walk.

06 / BEFORE YOU GO

Now make it yours.

Keep a rain-friendly option and check ferry or excursion schedules in advance. Use the route above as a guide, then check current opening hours, transport and conditions for your dates.

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GOOD TO KNOW

A few last
questions.

Where should I start in Seattle? ＋

Pike Place Market is one possible first stop. Pair it with Seattle Center if the journey works for your day.

Is two days enough for a first visit? ＋

Two days can give you an introduction, but the route above is deliberately flexible. Add time if you want to slow down or explore beyond these starting points.

What should I check before booking? ＋

Keep a rain-friendly option and check ferry or excursion schedules in advance. Check final prices and availability with each provider.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Make Seattle happen.

Find experiences, choose a place to stay and compare flights. Check current details with each provider before you book.

THINGS TO DO
01 / EXPLORE

Discover Seattle.

Three ways to start exploring. Open an idea to see current activities and availability.

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STAYS
02 / STAY

Find your place to stay.

Explore accommodation near Seattle, then choose dates and check availability on Booking.com.

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Compare places that fit your dates and budget.

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FLIGHTS
03 / GET THERE

Find a route that works.

Choose your departure point and dates, then compare flights on Expedia. You can edit the destination if another airport works better.

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