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My Favorite Places in Washington State
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Here is a list of all my favorite places in Washington state to see! And some hidden gems!
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Seattle!
 
Places to stay in Seattle
 
How to get around Seattle
 
State of Washington Towns and Cities to explore

Seattle!

 
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These are some of the top landmarks to visit in Seattle
25 Top Things to Do in Seattle (Must See Attractions)
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From Pike Place Market to Mt. Rainier ~ see it all with a Viator tour!
Seattle Tours Tour of Pike Pl…
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Woodinville attracts many visitors for its diversity in wine districts, enjoy restaurants, distilleries and shopping!
Woodinville Wine Country
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This is one of the most beautiful zoos with the Serengeti and the penguin habitat and so much more to see here!
Woodland Park Zoo
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One of the most beautiful glass art museums and you can get a shot of the Space Needle with the glass art!
Chihuly Garden and Glass
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Seattle armory located at the Seattle Center is full of food but the surrounding area is full of fun and festivals, rock concerts and more!
Seattle Center Armory
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This museum is full of history and fun! A great place to take the family!
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
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Catch a baseball game at this beautiful park and if the M's aren't in town, take the tour! It is so much fun!
T-Mobile Park
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One of the loudest football stadiums and home to the Seattle Seahawks!
Lumen Field
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Catch a hockey game here with the Seattle Kracken or even a rock concert!
Climate Pledge Arena
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So many excursions to pick out for your Alaska Cruise, check them out and reserve them in advance!
Alaska Shore Excursions: Alaska Tours & Things to Do with things to do in Seattle too!
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Seattle is a great hub for taking an Alaska cruise, several lines cruise from here and Holland America is based in Seattle!
Cheap Cruises to Alaska (2025 / 2026) - Expedia from Seattle!
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Watch the Seattle Sounders soccer team play at Lumen Field
Seattle Sounders FC
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A unique village full of pop culture fun! A must see!
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
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If you love a good science museum, this is a fantastic one and big! Located on the University of Washington campus, this is my fav!
Burke Museum
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Places to stay in Seattle

Hotels and more in Seattle 

 
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IHG offers so many wonderful hotels in Seattle and many include free breakfast!
Top 23 Seattle Hotels by IHG - December 2024
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Fun places, affordable and in unique areas of Seattle to rent! Check out all of these and more with VRBO!
Seattle Rentals By Owner | 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝘆 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿
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Best hotels to stay at in downtown Seattle in the city
15 Best Hotels in Downtown Seattle for 2025 | U.S. News Travel
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Afforable options for hotels in Seattle
The 8 best cheap hotels in Seattle, for travelers on a budget - Time …
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How to get around Seattle

Light rail is growing here with more destinations opening up to give you a better ride around the Puget Sound area and some other options!

 
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It's growing! Now you can really get around the Puget Sound area!
Sound Transit
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Uber is very popular around Seattle! Check it out!
Ride with Uber | Request Rides 24/7 | Official Uber Site
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Lyft is also available around Puget Sound
Lyft
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Seattle Metro Buses are inexpensive and everywhere around the Puget Sound area
King County Metro Bus Stop
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The Sounder Train is available for the south end of Seattle and into Tacoma
S Line - Seattle – Lakewood/Tacoma - Sound Transit
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Taxis are also another option for travel!
Seattle Yellow Cab - Taxicabs and Wheelchair Accessible Vans.
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Need a lift from the airport to your hotel or visa versa? Check out the Shuttle Express and private car options.
Shuttle Express & SEA Black Car: Private Transportation in Seattle
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The ferry system here is a lot of fun and great transportation, check it out for your next adventure!
Ferries - Schedule - WSDOT
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You can also take a tour and let someone else do the driving!
THE TOP 10 Seattle Tours & Excursions - Trips To Seattle 2025
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State of Washington Towns and Cities to explore

So many other places to see other than just Seattle! 

 
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These towns and cities are fun options for day trips!
10 of the most charming towns in Western Washington - Travel …
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More fun places to explore but in Eastern Washington!
10 Best Places to Live in Eastern Washington - 2025 Update
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The Washington Coast is so beautiful and vibrant, you will want to see the towns on the coast!
10 Awesome Washington Coast Towns You’ve Got to Visit!
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Whether you are on the Washington side or the Oregon side, the gorge towns are a must see!
7 Charming Small Towns Along The Scenic Columbia River Gorge
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