Luego de construirse para la feria mundial de 1962, el Space Needle se convirtió en un icono reconocido a nivel internacional y la atracción más popular de Seattle.

Celebrando su aniversario 50 en 2012 (el Space Needle también cumplió 50 años en 2012), el Centro de Ciencias del Pacífico continúa involucrando a los visitantes (especialmente los jóvenes) a través de una variedad de experiencias personales.

Anteriormente conocido como EMP Museum, las dramáticas y fluidas líneas del edificio diseñado por Frank O. Gehry que alberga ambos museos es una visita obligada de sí mismo.

Convenientemente situado en el Muelle 59, el Acuario de Seattle es el séptimo acuario más visitado en los Estados Unidos y cuenta con más de 380 especies de aves, peces, invertebrados y mamíferos marinos.

El Espíritu de Seattlees un recorrido narrado de una hora que ofrece un punto de vista único desde el cual se puede ver muchas de las vistas de la ciudad con facilidad. No es de extrañar que Argosy Cruises sea una de las atracciones turísticas favoritas en Seattle.

Entra en un mundo de maravilla y color en Chihuly Garden and Glass, que se encuentra a pocos pasos de distancia del Space Needle. Con ocho galerías que ofrecen una amplia colección de la obra de Dale Chihuly, Chihuly Garden and Glass te sumergirá en su trabajo.

Albergando aproximadamente unos 1.100 animales, el Zoológico Woodland Park es reconocido nacionalmente por su compromiso de crear un entorno natural para los animales. En total, alrededor de 300 especies de todo el mundo están representadas en el zoológico.

Este mercado histórico, con una antigüedad de más de 100 años, fue diseñado para los agricultores y consumidores regionales. Hoy en día, el mercado de Pike Place es uno de los mercados de agricultores más antiguos de los Estados Unidos.

Thanks to Army Corps of Engineers district chief Hiram Chittenden, boats have had an easy route from Lake Union and Lake Washington to the Puget Sound for nearly 100 years. The Ballard Locks carry more boat traffic than any other lock in the United States.

Covering 23 acres (93 hectares), the arboretum showcases more than 5,500 different plants from around the world. The park is a joint project between the University of Washington and the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.

Safeco Field opened its doors on July 15th, 1999. Years later, Safeco Field is still home to the Mariners, Seattle’s beloved Major League Baseball team. With great views and exciting games, it’s easy to see why Safeco Field is highly praised as one of the most terrific fields in modern MLB.

CenturyLink Field is the humble abode for both the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders. The stadium is conveniently located within the SoDo district and has earned a reputation as one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL thanks to rowdy and dedicated Seahawks fans.

Olympic Sculpture Park is a nine-acre outdoor sculpture museum free to the public and full of awe-inspiring sights. Olympic Sculpture Park fuses urban culture with an outdoor setting and nature with art, making it the perfect pit stop on your Seattle itinerary.

Myrtle Edwards Park is a scenic outdoor escape located along the Seattle waterfront. Right next to the Olympic Sculpture Park, Myrtle Edwards is a colorful place to take in the natural beauty of Seattle.

While many of the parks in Seattle provide impressive views of the city, Kerry Park gives you one of the best vantage points to take it all in. After all, Kerry Park was specifically given to the City in 1927 so that every guest could enjoy the view.

Sandwiched between two big bodies of water, Seattle is a hub of maritime culture. At Lake Union, located close to downtown Seattle, you can see the city as you sail the fresh water. In a city where water is the backbone, there’s plenty to do and see in this watery wonderland.

The rich art of Seattle thrives on the energetic pulse that flows through Seattle’s Pioneer Square. Delicious food, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and an exciting nightlife make Pioneer Square a happening spot for locals and visitors alike.

This historic theatre has been entertaining the people of Seattle since it was established in the late 1920’s. From silent films to the rocking performances by acclaimed bands such as Pink Floyd and the Grateful Dead, Paramount Theatre is, well, paramount to any other.

In 1869, Seattle's first library association was founded. But the high hopes of expanding opportunity for learning were shattered in a flurry of natural disaster, budget restrictions, and relocations. Now, Seattle boasts 22 branches.

Great books and good vibes are aplenty in Seattle's very own Elliot Bay Book Company. Located in the Capital Hill neighborhood, The Elliot Bay Book Company boasts over 150,000 titles in a space that will make you want to curl up and read for hours on end.

Not just any Ferris wheel can add "great" to its name—unless said Ferris wheel climbs 175 feet high in the sky. Not only is the Seattle Great Wheel a colossal attraction, the magnificent views of the Puget Sound and the cityscape make it a perfect, one-of-a-kind ride.