Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 16 min
Gas Works Park (15 min) Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Lake Union (9 min) Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. Olympic Sculpture Park (9 min) An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Seattle Aquarium (6 min) Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Kerry Park (13 min) Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. The Gum Wall (6 min) Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Smith Tower (5 min) Iconic 1914 office tower featuring a speakeasy-style cocktail bar & a 35th-floor observatory. Space Needle (8 min) Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Pike Place Market Foundation (6 min) Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Seattle Art Museum (8 min) This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Seattle Center (7 min) Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. Pacific Science Center (8 min) Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Museum of Pop Culture (9 min) Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. The Seattle Great Wheel (12 min) Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Chihuly Garden and Glass (9 min) Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. |