Welcome toSeattle

Your next great Pacific Northwest adventure awaits.

Seattle Named a Must-Visit for 2026

Photographer: Rachael Jones

25 Things ToDo in Seattle

Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion Seattle Aquarium

FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ IS COMING TO THE EMERALD CITY!

We are thrilled to welcome the world to Seattle as a host city for this global event

One of the most anticipated events in sports, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be hosted across North America with games in the US, Mexico, and Canada.

Seattle is excited to host six matches from June 15-July 6.

Learn More >>

TRAVEL ADVISORY

Visitors traveling through Seattle by car during select weekends may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on our Travel Advisory page.

Text overlay on green fern leaves reads: "Visit Seattle, Mother Nature’s City—Where urban energy meets natural beauty." A green button below says "Discover More.

Banner with "Visit Seattle" logo, large text saying "Spread the Love," a button reading "Support Seattle’s Small Businesses," and logos for Seattle Bank and Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area.

Upcoming Events

Northwest Native Art

Ongoing

What is your artistic heritage? Six Pacific Northwest Native artists from across the region answered this question in …

Event Website

Priscilla Dobler Dzul: Water Carries the Stories of Our Stars

Now through 4/19/2026

This exhibition brings together an entirely new body of sculpture, textile, and video work to chart urgent stories …

Event Website

Alaska – A Very Alaska Christmas Show

12/5/2025

Enjoy an evening of Drag at A Very Alaska Christmas Show hosted by The Neptune Theatre.

Event Website

Patricia Sings Piaf

11/22/2025

Grammy Award-winning soprano Patricia Racette performs songs of famous French cabaret singer Edith Piaf.

Event Website

Show Me Seattle Tours

Ongoing

Founded in 1994, Show Me Seattle is one of Seattle’s original city tour companies. With over 20 years …

Event Website

Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form

Now through 1/4/2026

Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form celebrates the diversity and creativity of Asian comic art and its …

Event Website

History Link Tours

Ongoing

Embark on a tour of Pike Place Market Architecture or Eateries, Volunteer Park, the Belltown neighborhood, the Chinatown-International …

Event Website

Giant Pacific Octopus

Ongoing

Take a close look at one of the most elusive and fascinating sea creatures found in Puget Sound: …

Event Website

Explore The Market

Ongoing

Seattle’s public market and one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing nine acres, the Market’s historic arcade, …

Event Website

Explore Seattle's Diverse Neighborhoods

Find us on TikTok!

Follow along for even more travel inspiration as we show you the businesses, locations, and opportunities that make the Emerald City so special. Find us @visitseattle.

Visit Seattle Good News

Seattle Good News

Good things are happening in Seattle – join us in celebrating the stories of resiliency, hope and optimism that are taking place all around our city and region every day.

Read the good news

Subscribe to the Seattle Localist

Seattle’s best every month in your inbox

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Book Your Trip

Advertisements