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Chihuly Garden & Glass

The guide was updated: 2024-08-30

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Chihuly Garden and Glass provides a look at the inspiration and influences that formed the career of artist Dale Chihuly. Located at Seattle Center, Chihuly Garden and Glass includes an Exhibition Hall with eight galleries, the centerpiece Glasshouse and a lush Garden. The Glasshouse presents a suspended 1,400-piece, 100-foot-long sculpture; and the Garden is a backdrop for four monumental sculptures and other installations.

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Address: 305 Harrison Street, Seattle
More Info: Located next to the Space Needle
Opening hours: July 1 to August 20: daily 8:30am–9pm. August 21 to August 31: Mon–Thu 9am–9pm, Fri–Sun 8:30am–9pm
Phone: +1 206 753 4940

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Space Needle

Space Needle

Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle is 605 feet high with an observation deck at 520 feet and the rotating SkyCity restaurant at 500 feet. From the top of the Needle one can see not only the Downtown Seattle skyline, but also the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Elliott Bay and surrounding islands.

Pike Place Market Food Tour

Pike Place Market Food Tour

Experience a variety flavors, smells and sounds at one of Seattle's most famous (and beloved) landmarks — Pike Place Market. Browse the 150 stalls of fresh seafood, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and local art. Then enjoy tastings from fresh produce and smoked salmon to local pastries and much more.

Seattle Aquarium

Seattle Aquarium

The Seattle Aquarium is the ninth largest aquarium in the U.S. by attendance and the region’s premier resource for hands-on marine experiences and conservation education. The Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound and our world's one big ocean.

Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour

Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour

Choose from a variety of tours, many with dining options, from Elliot Bay and Seattle Harbor. The tours provide wonderful views of the Seattle skyline, waterfront and the Olympic and Cascade Mountains.

Pacific Science Center

Pacific Science Center

Washington's premier institution for fun and engaged learning sparks curiosity in all ages with its award-winning interactive exhibits and programs. Spend a few hours exploring the IMAX theater, Laser Dome, planetarium shows, live science demonstrations, and the tropical butterfly house.

Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo

Seattle's 92-acre, award-winning zoo exhibits nearly 1,100 animals representing almost 300 different animal species – from tiny insects to the largest land mammal on the planet, the African elephant. Beside hosting beautiful animals, the Woodland Park Zoo provides shops and some dining options.

Museum of Flight

Museum of Flight

Enjoy an all-encompassing aviation experience displaying a massive collection of flying machines from the first primitive gliders to today’s most modern aircraft. The tour includes a stop at the “Red Barn" which was the original manufacturing facility for Boeing.

Seattle Art Museum

Seattle Art Museum

SAM, as the locals call it, is a world-renowned museum with three distinct venues: the Seattle Art Museum downtown, the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park, and the Olympic Sculpture Park along the waterfront. You can easily spend hours exploring the diverse art collections from various time periods and cultures at each location.

Museum of Pop Culture

Museum of Pop Culture

The Museum of Pop Culture delves into the world-shaping impact of pop culture through immersive exhibitions and interactive experiences. From rock music to science fiction, MoPOP showcases the creative expressions that define contemporary culture. The eccentric architectural style of the museum is a major draw in itself.

Chihuly Garden & Glass

Chihuly Garden & Glass

Chihuly Garden and Glass provides a look at the inspiration and influences that formed the career of artist Dale Chihuly. Located at Seattle Center, Chihuly Garden and Glass includes an Exhibition Hall with eight galleries, the centerpiece Glasshouse and a lush Garden. The Glasshouse presents a suspended 1,400-piece, 100-foot-long sculpture; and the Garden is a backdrop for four monumental sculptures and other installations.

Mount St. Helens

Mount St. Helens

South of Seattle lies the beautiful Mount Saint Helens, a national forest that houses a sleeping volcano. In close cooperation with the visitor center you can buy the necessary passes and permits to go camping and hiking. Additionally, they also pride themselves as a small museum with quite interesting exhibits. Leave the urban world behind you and dive back into nature by visiting this exquisite location.

Reptile Zoo

Reptile Zoo

If you aren't squeamish, a visit to the Reptile Zoo could be a fascinating experience. Located northeast of Seattle, it may require a bit of a drive, but the journey is worth it. The zoo houses a variety of reptiles, including snakes, turtles, alligators, and even arachnids. For those interested in keeping reptiles as pets, the zoo offers expert advice on how to start as a beginner.

K1 Speed

K1 Speed

The wind through your hair, becoming teary eyed from the sheer speed, this is what will happen as you enjoy the 4 wheeled beasts on the tracks. Race around using 20-horsepower electric karts in an indoor environment. This is what K1 Speed offers, and they do it well. They offer a special 'Arrive and Drive' option which is especially handy for tourists as you can come and can race a 14 lap race right away with no strings attached. Gear up to race against your friends, family or even the K1 staff.

Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant

Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant

Get ready for a day of fun! The Family Fun Center in Tukwila makes sure that you will have an awesome day filled with high-energy activities. From batting cages, to bowling, bumper cars and laser tag, they have it all. There are fun things to do for people of all ages, so be sure to visit them when you're going around Seattle.

Olympic Sculpture Park

Olympic Sculpture Park

The iconic Olympic Sculpture Park of Seattle features an amazing combination of both art and nature. It is interesting to mention that the admission is free, and allows you to observe all art on your own leisure. Some of these interesting art pieces include “Neukom Vivarium”, which is a large greenhouse with various plants and trees. Another piece is “The Schubert Sonata”, a painted steel sculpture to honor musical composers. So when the weather allows it, visit the park and be amazed.

Waterfall Garden

Waterfall Garden

For many people in Seattle the need to escape the urban jungle arises, and so they go pay a visit during lunchtime to the Waterfall Garden. With many tables and little eateries close by, you can enjoy a good book or just sit back and relax with some coffee. Don't expect to make any phone calls though, the roaring waterfall is more than just white noise in this case.

Bear Creek Country Club

Bear Creek Country Club

The lush green fairways of Bear Creek Country Club offer 7,026 yards of golfing paradise, just 15 minutes from downtown Seattle. This premier course has hosted prestigious events like the Hudson Cup and USGA tournaments. Whether you're aiming for a birdie or better, it's the perfect spot for golf enthusiasts to spend their day.

T-Mobile Park

T-Mobile Park

When visiting Seattle it is of paramount importance to attend one of America's most famous sports; Baseball. The Seattle Mariners play games every year, and if you just so happen to be in the right season then don't miss out on this great opportunity. Feel the cheering of the crowd, the tension of the game, and even the occasional chance to catch a homerun ball!

Sky View Observatory — Columbia Center

Sky View Observatory — Columbia Center

The Sky View Observatory has been the tallest building in Seattle and Washington state since 1985. At 932 feet tall, it is twice the height of the Seattle space needle tower, which you can even spot it from a distance. You can be certain this skyscraper is going to offer you sweeping city and mountain views, plus a cafe with bistro food, beer and wine.

Brandon Lee & Bruce Lee's Grave Site

Brandon Lee & Bruce Lee's Grave Site

Visit the last resting place of the legendary Bruce Lee and his son. With his gravestone well maintained and where flowers are placed upon a daily it's a sight to behold. If a famous gravestone tour is one of your goals in Seattle, make sure to also visit Jimi Hendrix's grave in Greenwood Cemetery as well as the grave of Suquamish & Duwamish leader Chief Seattle (Si’ahl) — the Namesake of the City of Seattle.

Gas Works Park

Gas Works Park

The rusty towers of Gas Works Park once converted coal and crude oil into gas. After running for half a century and being shut down in 1956, the plant is now the center of a green park on the coast of Seattle and nature is slowly regaining its territories by covering parts of the structure with layers of vegetation. A perfect location for a stroll and a view over Seattle's skyline.

Kubota Garden

Kubota Garden

Fujitaro Kubota left his home country, Japan, in 1907 and once he got homesick, he purchased a small piece of land in Seattle and started building a Japanese garden of his very own. Over the years, the garden grew to a green space with bridges, Japanese trees, plants and water features. Today, the people of Seattle need not travel far to momentarily capture the sense of being transported to Japan.

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