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 · Landmarks
KEXP at Seattle Center
Visit the home of KEXP, a non-commercial indie radio station. Explore the public Gathering Space, grab a Caffe Vita coffee, and e…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Kubota Garden
A serene 20-acre Japanese-inspired oasis in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood, blending traditional Eastern design with Pacifi…
Source-backed place · History
Lake View Cemetery
Established in 1872, Lake View Cemetery is a historic Capitol Hill landmark known as Seattle's Pioneer Cemetery, offering stunnin…
Source-backed place · Museums
Lightship No. 83 Swiftsure
Step aboard the oldest lightship in the United States, a 129-foot National Historic Landmark featuring its original steam engine…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Majestic Bay Theatre
A luxurious triplex cinema in Ballard that blends historic charm with modern amenities, continuing a motion-picture legacy that b…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
A premier performing arts venue at Seattle Center, home to the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet, featuring a luminous f…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Memorial Stadium
A historic athletic landmark at Seattle Center, currently undergoing a major transformation into a state-of-the-art multi-purpose…
Source-backed place · History
NVC Memorial Hall
A poignant historic site honoring Japanese American veterans and those interned during World War II, featuring a massive granite…
Source-backed place · Public art
National Nordic Museum North Lawn Troll
Meet Frankie Feetsplinters, a giant, eco-friendly troll sculpture crafted from upcycled wood. This whimsical guardian greets visi…
Source-backed place · History
Naval Reserve Armory
A landmark concrete structure in South Lake Union, this former naval reserve center now houses the Museum of History and Industry…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Neptune Theatre
A historic 1,000-capacity performing arts venue in Seattle's University District, the Neptune Theatre has served as a cultural ic…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Nippon Kan Theatre
A historic cornerstone of Seattle's Japanese community, this 1909 theater has evolved from a cultural hub into a restored multi-u…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Occidental Square
A 0.6-acre urban oasis in the historic Pioneer Square district, featuring recreation areas, shaded London Plane trees, and monthl…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Oxbow Park / Hat 'n' Boots
A quirky, oversized own-your-own-adventure landmark in Seattle's historic Georgetown neighborhood, featuring the largest cowboy h…
Source-backed place · History
Panama Hotel (with Bathhouse View)
A National Historic Landmark established in 1910, this former workingman's hotel preserves the heritage of Seattle's Nihonmachi w…
Source-backed place · History
Panama Hotel and Tea House
A National Historic Landmark established in 1910, this unique bed-and-breakfast and tea house preserves the heritage of Seattle's…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Paramount Theatre
An architectural gem in downtown Seattle, the Paramount Theatre has served as a premier destination for Broadway, music, and film…
Source-backed place · History
Pioneer Building
A Richardsonian Romanesque masterpiece and National Historic Landmark, the Pioneer Building is a cornerstone of Seattle's origina…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Pioneer Place Park
A historic urban oasis in the heart of old Seattle, featuring a 1909 iron pergola, a Tlingit totem pole, and serving as the gatew…
Source-backed place · Public art
Prefontaine Fountain
Seattle's oldest fountain, a granite and tile monument dedicated to Father Francis X. Prefontaine, located in a historic pocket p…
Source-backed place · Viewpoints
Queen Anne Boulevard
A scenic 3.7-mile loop atop Queen Anne Hill, this City of Seattle landmark offers sweeping panoramic views of the city and surrou…
Source-backed place · History
Queen Anne High School
A grand English Renaissance palace-style schoolhouse converted into luxury apartments, this Seattle Landmark is a stunning exampl…
Source-backed place · Public art
Rachel the Piggy Bank
Meet Rachel the Piggy Bank, the 550-pound bronze mascot of Pike Place Market, who has been collecting donations for social servic…
Source-backed place · History
Rainier Brewing Company / Brewery District historic site
A historic industrial landmark in Georgetown, this former brewery complex represents Seattle's early industrial growth and the le…