Seattle and Mount Rainier Travel Guide
Seattle and Mount Rainier make for a perfect getaway. Enjoy the city and then escape to nature. Make sure to check out Chihuly Glass Gardens and Mount Rainier when visiting Seattle. Highly recommend the Snow and Bench Lake trail at Mount Rainier.
Things to Do
Visit the Chihuly Glass Garden and the Space Needle. Chihuly Glass Garden was my activity in Seattle.
This sightseeing tour provides an overview of top attractions such as Pioneer Square, the Space Needle, and Pike Place market.
My favorite thing I did while I was in Seattle. DO NOT MISS THIS
I loved taking the ferry to West Seattle and visiting Alki Beach. Totally different vibe from downtown.
Guided tour and tastings of Pike's Place Market
Watch the gorgeous sunset from a sailboat
Explore the underground pathways that were built in the southwest corner of the Emerald City more than 120 years ago.
Check out this museum of pop culture
At Pike's Place, disgusting but worth stopping by
Was not able to do this on my visit, but would love to another time
10 Things I Hate About You :)
Day Trips from Seattle
Loved Skyline Loop and the Bench and Snow Lake Trails at Mount Rainier. Highly recommend the Bench and Snow Lake trail to get some beautiful photos with reflections in the lake.
Day trip to Mount Rainier if you aren't able to go on your own. Mount Rainier is stunning and worth seeing on your visit to Seattle.
All day trekking tour of Olympic National Park from Seattle
Hiking tour from Seattle
On this Snoqualmie Falls and Seattle winery tour, you see incredible views and taste wines at two estate-boutique wineries.
Restaurants
Get the salmon here. It was amazing and this was the best meal on my trip.
The best chowder
Solid mac and cheese
Hotel
Excellent location