Destination
Seattle, United States
Seattle offers Pike Place Market, coffee culture and the Space Needle, with Mount Rainier, Puget Sound ferries and Alaska cruises on its doorstep.
Trips to Seattle from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | fine |
| April | fine |
| May | fine |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | avoid |
| December | avoid |
- May, June, July, August, September: Alaska cruise season departs from Seattle
- July, August: Wildflowers at Mount Rainier
November, December, January, February: Short, dark and rainy days
Where to stay in Seattle
- Downtown / Pike Place: Market, waterfront and the Light Link from the airport.
- Belltown: Restaurants and bars between the market and the Space Needle.
- Capitol Hill: Nightlife, coffee shops and indie music.
- South Lake Union: Newer hotels near the Museum of Pop Culture and the seaplane docks.
- Ballard / Fremont: Breweries, locks and a neighbourhood feel.
What to do in Seattle
- Watch the fish fly at Pike Place Market
- Go up the Space Needle and see Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Take the ferry to Bainbridge Island
- Day-trip to Mount Rainier National Park
- Tour the Museum of Pop Culture
- Ride a seaplane over Lake Union
Good to know
| Airports | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Kind of trip | city, nature, food, culture, cruise-port |
Questions about Seattle
When is the best time to visit Seattle?
June, July, August and September. November, December, January, February: Short, dark and rainy days
Do US citizens need a passport for Seattle?
No. Seattle is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
How expensive is Seattle on the ground?
Seattle is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.