Throughout the City of Seattle, you will find thousands of people touring the city. There are many things to do while you are here in this beautiful Pacific Northwest city. Here are the top 5 sights of Seattle that are a definite must see while you are here. I hope you find this as useful as the next person.
Pike Place Market is a public market overlooking the Elliott Bay waterfront in Seattle, Washington. Pike Place Market opened August 17, 1907, and is one of the oldest farmers markets in the United States. Pike Place Market is a place for many business owners, farmers, and craftspeople to sell their merchandise. Pike Place Market has millions of visitors each year and is the most popular tourist destination on your venture to Seattle. When you come to Pike Place, there are many shops throughout the area to explore, such as: antique shops, candy shops, comic book stores and one of the biggest attractions, the throwing of fish by the seafood vendors. Pike Place market is located on 1st Ave and Pike St., Seattle, WA 98101 (Pike Place Market, n.d.).
Breakfast: 6 a.m.
Fresh Produce and Seafood: 7 a.m.
Official Market Bell: 9 a.m.
Crafts Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Farm Tables: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Merchant Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Restaurants: 6 a.m.-1:30 a.m.; varies (Pike Place Market, n.d.).
Alki Beach Park is a beach/park that is the most popular beach in the Puget Sound area. At Alki, you can see the beautiful scenic Pacific Northwest mountains, the waters of Puget Sound and the skyline of Seattle. The beach goes from Alki Point all the way to the Duwamish Head of Elliot Bay near West Seattle. This beautiful sandy beach is great for summer runs, nightly walks, or to just people watch throughout the 2.5-mile-long pedestrian walkway. There are plenty of different restaurants and places to eat near Alki Beach Park, such as: Spuds or Salty's. The address of Alki Beach Park is 1702 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116 (Seattle and Sound, n.d.).
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The Washington State Ferry system is a well-known must see for anybody traveling to Seattle. The Pacific Northwest is known for their beautiful mountain sceneries and bright blue Puget Sound waters. You can walk on the ferry, for a small fee, and travel to the elegant Bainbridge Island where you will find many antique shops, restaurants, and much more (Wsdot.wa.gov, n.d.).
2901 3rd Ave #500, Seattle, WA 98121 (Wsdot.wa.gov, n.d.).
5:00 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. - 7 days a week (Wsdot.wa.gov, n.d.).
Adult (ages 19 - 64): $8.35
Senior (age 65 and over) / Disability: $4.15
Youth (age 6 - 18): $4.15 (Wsdot.wa.gov, n.d.).
The Space Needle is one of the most popular attractions in Seattle. It is an observation tower that was originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, and has been one of the most used icons for Seattle ever since. The Space Needle stands 605 ft. tall with a 360-degree observation deck and restaurant at 520 feet (Seattle Landmark and Tourist Attraction, n.d.).
400 Broad St., Seattle, WA 98109 (Seattle Landmark and Tourist Attraction, n.d.).
Open Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 8:00pm (Seattle Landmark and Tourist Attraction, n.d.).
Observation Deck - $26 per guest (Seattle Landmark and Tourist Attraction, n.d.).
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The Woodland Park Zoo is a popular attraction in Seattle, it is not only known for its vast variety of animals but also its beautiful gardens. This 92-acre zoo, in the heart of Seattle, is home to more than 300 species of animals, 40 of which are endangered and 17 species that are threatened or vulnerable (Zoo, n.d.).
750 N. 50th Street Seattle, WA 98103 (Zoo, n.d.).
Open Daily 9:30am - 4:00pm (Zoo, n.d.).
Adult - $14.95
Child - $9.95 (Zoo, n.d.) .