Seattle Travel Guide
Coffee, tech, and stunning Pacific Northwest scenery.
Best Time
June – September
Budget/Day
$85–$130
Mid-Range/Day
$160–$270
Getting Around
Light Rail / Bus
Top Things to Do
1Pike Place Market
Iconic 1907 public market with fish-throwing vendors, local crafts, and the original Starbucks.
Free to explore
2Space Needle
Seattle's signature 605-ft tower with a rotating glass floor and 360° mountain and water views.
$37–$42
3Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
Frank Gehry-designed museum celebrating music, sci-fi, and pop culture. Interactive exhibits.
$36
Where to Eat
Clam chowder & seafood$8–$16
1Pike Place Chowder
Taiwanese dumplings$12–$25
2Din Tai Fung
Pacific Northwest fine dining$80–$150
3Canlis
Where to Stay
Budget · International District
1HI Seattle at the American Hotel
Mid-Range · Downtown
2Palihotel Seattle
Luxury · Waterfront
3The Edgewater
Getting Around
Link Light Rail $2.25–$3.50. ORCA day pass $8. Water taxi to West Seattle $5.75. Walkable downtown.