10 must-see sights and sips in Seattle
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On a clear, sunny day, it's easy to wander around the Emerald City to appreciate the outdoor venues, sidewalk cafes, and enrichment activities. Spring and summer are the best seasons to visit Seattle, Washington.
Annual rainfall averages 39.25 inches per year. November is the wettest month and July is the driest with less than an inch. The best months to visit are from April to August.
Staying two nights at the Embassy Suites Seattle in Pioneer Square, the bustling historic district next to Lumen Stadium, home of the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders, is the best bet for travelers.
It is also close to Union Station for easy access to the whole city. After fortifying myself with the free hot and cold breakfast the hotel offers guests, I hit the streets to experience the best of Seattle.
Here are 10 curiosities and sips not to be missed
Since the early 1960s, Pioneer Square has been the center of Seattle's art scene. The square mile provides a haven for Seattle's artistic community, home to acclaimed galleries, innovative exhibition spaces, and working artist studios.
Outdoor art is everywhere you look. Be sure to visit the elaborate iron pergola that was erected in 1909, as a covered waiting stop for the Yesler and James Street Cable Car Company.
This elaborate Victorian-style pergola with ornamental iron columns was designed by Seattle architect Julian Everett.
Nearby, the towering Tlingit Indian totem pole, made in Alaska, symbolizes the complicated relationship between Native Americans and European Americans.
One of the best ways to see many popular Seattle attractions is to purchase a Seattle CityPASS - https://www.citypass.com/seattle. It gives you access to five tourist sites in the city at a reduced price.
Once you have obtained your City PASS, head to Seattle Center where there are three destinations. Be sure to make a reservation to visit the iconic Space Needle.
Guests take an elevator to the top of the tower's futuristic flying saucer design. Visitors can stroll outside to take in 360-degree panoramic views of downtown Seattle, Mount Rainier in the distance, Puget Sound, snow-capped waterfalls, and the Olympic Mountain Ranges.
Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle stands 605 feet tall and is one of the most photographed structures in the world.
Ride on the upgraded Skyrisers that tilt glass walls that give visitors the illusion of floating in the air. There are also outdoor glass benches and a glass floor to admire the whole landscape.
Go World Travel is supported by readers and may earn a commission on purchases made through the links in this article.
On a clear, sunny day, it's easy to wander around the Emerald City to appreciate the outdoor venues, sidewalk cafes, and enrichment activities. Spring and summer are the best seasons to visit Seattle, Washington.
Annual rainfall averages 39.25 inches per year. November is the wettest month and July is the driest with less than an inch. The best months to visit are from April to August.
Staying two nights at the Embassy Suites Seattle in Pioneer Square, the bustling historic district next to Lumen Stadium, home of the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders, is the best bet for travelers.
It is also close to Union Station for easy access to the whole city. After fortifying myself with the free hot and cold breakfast the hotel offers guests, I hit the streets to experience the best of Seattle.
Here are 10 curiosities and sips not to be missed
Since the early 1960s, Pioneer Square has been the center of Seattle's art scene. The square mile provides a haven for Seattle's artistic community, home to acclaimed galleries, innovative exhibition spaces, and working artist studios.
Outdoor art is everywhere you look. Be sure to visit the elaborate iron pergola that was erected in 1909, as a covered waiting stop for the Yesler and James Street Cable Car Company.
This elaborate Victorian-style pergola with ornamental iron columns was designed by Seattle architect Julian Everett.
Nearby, the towering Tlingit Indian totem pole, made in Alaska, symbolizes the complicated relationship between Native Americans and European Americans.
One of the best ways to see many popular Seattle attractions is to purchase a Seattle CityPASS - https://www.citypass.com/seattle. It gives you access to five tourist sites in the city at a reduced price.
Once you have obtained your City PASS, head to Seattle Center where there are three destinations. Be sure to make a reservation to visit the iconic Space Needle.
Guests take an elevator to the top of the tower's futuristic flying saucer design. Visitors can stroll outside to take in 360-degree panoramic views of downtown Seattle, Mount Rainier in the distance, Puget Sound, snow-capped waterfalls, and the Olympic Mountain Ranges.
Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle stands 605 feet tall and is one of the most photographed structures in the world.
Ride on the upgraded Skyrisers that tilt glass walls that give visitors the illusion of floating in the air. There are also outdoor glass benches and a glass floor to admire the whole landscape.
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