Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 21 min
Kerry Park (8 min) Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. Olympic Sculpture Park (8 min) An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Pike Place Market Foundation (11 min) Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. The Gum Wall (12 min) Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Seattle Aquarium (10 min) Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Space Needle (11 min) Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Museum of Pop Culture (9 min) Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Lake Union (10 min) Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. Chihuly Garden and Glass (12 min) Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Gas Works Park (7 min) Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Seattle Art Museum (10 min) This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Woodland Park Zoo (7 min) 92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Seattle Center (8 min) Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. The Seattle Great Wheel (11 min) Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Pacific Science Center (16 min) Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. |