Seattle guide
Things to do in Seattle
Things to do in Seattle: start with Chihuly Garden and Glass, Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, and Discovery Park. Use the 263 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
263 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Artists at Play
An imaginative, artist-created playground at Seattle Center, featuring a 30-foot climbing tower, a human-powered carousel, and in…
Source-backed place · History
Athenian Inn
A historic Pike Place Market landmark established in 1909, this seafood restaurant is famous for its timeless atmosphere, early l…
Source-backed place · History
Ballard Avenue Historic District
A preserved slice of downtown Ballard featuring modest commercial architecture from the 1890s to 1940s, blending the neighborhood…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Ballard Bridge
A massive 1917 bascule bridge spanning Salmon Bay, this critical corridor connects the Ballard neighborhood to Interbay, Magnolia…
Source-backed place · Markets
Ballard Farmers Market
Established in 2000, the Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle’s first year-round neighborhood market, featuring exclusive Washington…
Source-backed place · History
Ballard Homestead
A cozy nonprofit arts venue in Northwest Ballard, this former 1923 Mission Hall now serves as a community space for music and cul…
Bookable Eventbrite
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Beacon Food Forest
Explore the largest public food forest in the United States, a 7-acre resilient edible landscape on Beacon Hill designed using pe…
Source-backed place · Public art
Belltown Artwalk mural installations
Explore a vibrant collection of public art and murals in the Belltown neighborhood, featuring the iconic 'Greetings from Seattle'…
Source-backed place · Public art
Billie the Pig
A 700-pound bronze piggy bank and mascot for the Pike Place Market Foundation, Billie the Pig helps raise funds for essential soc…
Source-backed place · Public art
Black Lives Matter street mural (Capitol Hill)
A powerful 250-foot colorful street mural on Pine Street, created during the 2020 protests to symbolize justice and equality in t…
Source-backed place · Public art
Black Sun
A striking 1969 ring-shaped sculpture by Isamu Noguchi, carved from Brazilian black granite, that frames panoramic views of downt…
Source-backed place · History
Boeing Field / King County International Airport historic terminal area
Experience the dawn of Seattle aviation at the historic terminal of Boeing Field, the city's first commercial airport, featuring…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Broadway
A vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood and cultural hub, Broadway is celebrated as a historic commercial district and a primary cent…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Burke-Gilman Trail (U District Access)
A scenic 20-mile multi-use rail-trail stretching from Ballard to Bothell, offering a paved, accessible path through the heart of…
Source-backed place · History
Butterworth Building
A stunning example of Victorian architecture at 1921 First Avenue, this National Register of Historic Places landmark originally…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Cal Anderson Park
A 7.37-acre civic treasure and the heart of Capitol Hill, this landmark park blends modern recreation with a deep history of publ…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden
A serene 7-acre English estate-style botanical garden located on the grounds of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, featuring over 570…
Source-backed place · Museums
Center for Wooden Boats (CWB)
A living museum on South Lake Union dedicated to preserving Pacific Northwest maritime history through hands-on experiences with…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Chiyo’s Garden
A poignant memorial garden tucked away in an alley, honoring Chiyo Murakami and the enduring legacy of Seattle's Japanese America…
Source-backed place · Public art
Cinerama exterior murals
A vibrant, retro-style red and blue mural wrapping the exterior of the historic Cinerama Theatre, created by local artist Invisib…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Cornish Playhouse
A landmark of modern architecture and premier performance venue, the Cornish Playhouse was built for the 1962 World’s Fair and se…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Denny Park
Established in 1883, Denny Park is Seattle’s oldest public park. This peaceful green island on the fringe of the central business…
Source-backed place · Public art
Dinosaur Topiaries
Discover the whimsical 'Dinosaurs of the Ivy League,' a pair of massive, ivy-covered apatosaur topiaries that bring prehistoric c…
Source-backed place · Museums
Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center
A modern cedar longhouse and museum serving as the ancestral home and cultural hub of the Duwamish people, the host tribe of Seat…
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