Seattle itinerary — 2 days
Day 1 — Seattle
5 stops · ≈ 8 h 46 minLandmark daily market with famed fish-throwing seafood vendors, produce stalls & other shops.
Iconic, 605-ft-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant.
Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, restaurants & shops, plus the Space Needle.
Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park.
92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space.
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9If you have time left — worth it too.
Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival.
On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden.
Recreation area with trails, beach & boathouse, plus tennis courts, baseball fields & indoor pool.
Popular beach with views of Puget Sound, plus a walking path, volleyball courts & restaurants.
Hilly 20-acre Japanese-style garden dating to 1927, with flowers, ponds, waterfalls & a moon bridge.
Guided subterranean walks amid ruins buried after an 1889 fire, including storefronts & sidewalks.
Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
Waterway with opportunities for viewing salmon during the summer & park with unusual shrubs & trees.
- Get an ORCA card at the airport or any transit station for seamless light rail, bus, and ferry payments.
- Pack layers and a light rain jacket—drizzle is common year-round, even in summer.
- Visit Pike Place Market early in the morning to avoid crowds and see the famous fish throwing.
- Book Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass tickets online in advance to skip lines.
- Take the Bainbridge Island ferry on a clear day for stunning skyline and Mount Rainier views.