Consider this your official cure for FOMO in the Emerald City. From skyline views that’ll steal your breath to coffee that’ll jolt your soul, this list is packed with must-sees, must-eats, and must-snaps. Whether you're chasing waterfalls, market fis...
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Iconic Spots & Must-Sees
🌲 Outdoorsy Adventures
🎨 Arts & Culture
Foodie Faves
🌧️ Rainy Day Plans
Iconic Spots & Must-Sees
This is your go-to guide for picture-perfect places and memory-making moments. From postcard views to hidden gems, we’ve mapped out all the stops that deserve a spot on your feed and in your heart. Ready to explore, strike a pose, and fall in love wi...
Watch the fish fly, grab fresh flowers, and visit the OG Starbucks.
Pike Place Market
Get a 360° view of the city
Space Needle
Quick and retro ride from downtown to the Needle.
Seattle Monorail
Slightly gross, oddly satisfying photo op.
The Gum Wall at Unexpected Productions
🌲 Outdoorsy Adventures
Ready to trade city streets for mountain peaks, salty breezes, and forest vibes? Seattle’s backyard is basically one big adventure park—minus the admission fee. Hike through mossy trails, kayak past houseboats, bike lakeside loops, or just soak up th...
Best skyline view in the city (especially at sunset).
Kerry Park
Trails, cliffs, and a lighthouse by the water.
Discovery Park | seattle.gov
Perfect for picnics, kite flying, and cityscape views.
Gas Works Park
A chill 3-mile loop with coffee stops nearby.
Green Lake Park
Quirky photo stop under the bridge.
The Original Fremont Troll is a MUST DO in Seattle
🎨 Arts & Culture
Seattle’s more than coffee and clouds—it’s a creative heartbeat pulsing through every gallery, mural, museum, and music hall. From glass-blown wonders at Chihuly to grunge history at MoPOP, the city serves up culture with a side of cool. Wander throu...
Music, sci-fi, and all things pop culture.
Museum of Pop Culture
Downtown art fix with rotating exhibits.
Seattle Art Museum
A futuristic building worth exploring.
Seattle Public Library - Central Library
Immersive Asian-American history and culture.
Wing Luke Museum
Foodie Faves
Bring your appetite—Seattle’s food scene is serving everything from fresh-caught seafood to late-night dumplings and artisan lattes that taste like pure joy. Whether you're slurping oysters by the water, chasing food trucks, or indulging in Pike Plac...
Fresh mac & cheese at Pike Place
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
Oysters and waterfront vibes
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
Classic Seattle fast food.
Dick's Drive-In
Try indie spots like Elm Coffee Roasters, Milstead & Co., or Storyville.
Exploring Seattle's Coffee Scene By Foot: The Coffee Crawl
Pho, dumplings, and bubble tea galore.
Chinatown-International District
🌧️ Rainy Day Plans
Don’t let a little drizzle dampen your fun—Seattle shines in the rain! Cozy up in a quirky bookstore, sip something steamy at a hidden café, explore museums that wow, or dive into the city’s underground (literally). With moody skies as your backdrop ...
Explore the hidden old streets beneath Pioneer Square.
