Seattle
United States · 2 nights
Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's cultural capital. This legendary city has evolved from its natural surroundings into a vibrant, forward-thinking centre of innovation. Today, whether you're searching for an urban adventure or some outdoor fun, Seattle has it all, making for a great holiday. The Seattle Space Needle is generally the city's first visitor attraction. And a visit to the revolving obelisk is undoubtedly worth it. It's part of the more excellent Seattle Center, home to many other must-see attractions, including Chihuly Garden & Glass. The Pacific Northwest's largest metropolis features a diversified population, a plethora of public parks, and beautiful residential neighbourhoods on neighbouring hills. Seattle is surrounded by beautiful natural beauty, which contrasts with the space-age metropolitan setting of the Seattle Center and the downtown cluster of skyscrapers. The immensity of Puget Sound, the form of the Olympic Mountains to the west, and the massive mass of Mount Rainier, the United States' most prominent peak From the lofty Kerry Park, the famed Space Needle, the Columbia Center, or the Waterfront, you could savour these views for hours but save time for Seattle's museums, trendy neighbourhoods, and daring architecture. Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square, both on the downtown waterfront, are two more prominent Seattle attractions. Museums, boat rides, and spins on the Seattle Great Wheel provide visitors with many days of entertainment. But, after you get past the main tourist attractions, there's so much more to see and do in Seattle. When arranging a holiday, the possibilities are unlimited, from saltwater and freshwater beaches to sculpture gardens and zoos. To have a fantastic experience with the best of this city, make sure to check off some of the highlights listed in our Top 10 reasons to visit Seattle. Capital: Olympia International Airport: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Population: 3,460,561 Currency: U.S. dollar Time: GMT-8 Driving side: Right side Main Electricity: 120V Official Language: English Religion: Christian