Depuis sa construction pour la World Fair de 1962, le Space Needle est devenue à la fois une icône internationalement reconnue l'attraction la plus populaire de Seattle.

Après avoir célébré son 50e anniversaire en 2012 (le Space Needle a également eu 50 ans en 2012), le Pacific Science Center continue d'interpeller les visiteurs - surtout les jeunes - à travers une variété d'expériences personnelles.

Autrefois appelé EMP Museum, les lignes dramatiques et fluides du bâtiment conçu par Frank Gehry O. qui abrite les deux musées est un incontournable en soi.

Idéalement situé sur Pier 59 (Jetée 59), le Seattle Aquarium est le 7e aquarium le plus visité aux États-Unis et dispose de plus de 380 espèces d'oiseaux, de poissons, d'invertébrés et de mammifères marins.

La visite guidée d'une heure du Spirit of Seattleoffre un point de vue unique à partir duquel on peut facilement observer les nombreux sites de la ville. Il n'est guère étonnant qu'Argosy Cruises soit l'une des attractions touristiques favorites de Seattle.

Entrez dans un monde d'émerveillement et coloré à Chihuly Garden and Glass, situé à seulement quelques pas de la Space Needle. Avec huit galeries qui offrent une collection complète de l'œuvre de Dale Chihuly, le Chihuly Garden and Glass vous plongera dans son travail.

Hébergeant près de 1100 animaux, le zoo de Woodland Park est reconnu à l'échelle nationale pour son engagement à recréer des environnements authentiques proches des habitats naturels des animaux. Au total, près de 300 espèces provenant du monde entier sont présentes au zoo.

Ce marché historique, qui a aujourd'hui plus de 100 ans, a été créé pour rassembler les agriculteurs et les consommateurs régionaux. Aujourd'hui, Pike Place Market est l'un des plus anciens marchés fermiers publics exploités sans interruption aux États-Unis.

Thanks to Army Corps of Engineers district chief Hiram Chittenden, boats have had an easy route from Lake Union and Lake Washington to the Puget Sound for nearly 100 years. The Ballard Locks carry more boat traffic than any other lock in the United States.

Covering 23 acres (93 hectares), the arboretum showcases more than 5,500 different plants from around the world. The park is a joint project between the University of Washington and the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.

Safeco Field opened its doors on July 15th, 1999. Years later, Safeco Field is still home to the Mariners, Seattle’s beloved Major League Baseball team. With great views and exciting games, it’s easy to see why Safeco Field is highly praised as one of the most terrific fields in modern MLB.

CenturyLink Field is the humble abode for both the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders. The stadium is conveniently located within the SoDo district and has earned a reputation as one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL thanks to rowdy and dedicated Seahawks fans.

Olympic Sculpture Park is a nine-acre outdoor sculpture museum free to the public and full of awe-inspiring sights. Olympic Sculpture Park fuses urban culture with an outdoor setting and nature with art, making it the perfect pit stop on your Seattle itinerary.

Myrtle Edwards Park is a scenic outdoor escape located along the Seattle waterfront. Right next to the Olympic Sculpture Park, Myrtle Edwards is a colorful place to take in the natural beauty of Seattle.

While many of the parks in Seattle provide impressive views of the city, Kerry Park gives you one of the best vantage points to take it all in. After all, Kerry Park was specifically given to the City in 1927 so that every guest could enjoy the view.

Sandwiched between two big bodies of water, Seattle is a hub of maritime culture. At Lake Union, located close to downtown Seattle, you can see the city as you sail the fresh water. In a city where water is the backbone, there’s plenty to do and see in this watery wonderland.

The rich art of Seattle thrives on the energetic pulse that flows through Seattle’s Pioneer Square. Delicious food, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and an exciting nightlife make Pioneer Square a happening spot for locals and visitors alike.

This historic theatre has been entertaining the people of Seattle since it was established in the late 1920’s. From silent films to the rocking performances by acclaimed bands such as Pink Floyd and the Grateful Dead, Paramount Theatre is, well, paramount to any other.

In 1869, Seattle's first library association was founded. But the high hopes of expanding opportunity for learning were shattered in a flurry of natural disaster, budget restrictions, and relocations. Now, Seattle boasts 22 branches.

Great books and good vibes are aplenty in Seattle's very own Elliot Bay Book Company. Located in the Capital Hill neighborhood, The Elliot Bay Book Company boasts over 150,000 titles in a space that will make you want to curl up and read for hours on end.

Not just any Ferris wheel can add "great" to its name—unless said Ferris wheel climbs 175 feet high in the sky. Not only is the Seattle Great Wheel a colossal attraction, the magnificent views of the Puget Sound and the cityscape make it a perfect, one-of-a-kind ride.