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An urban enclave surrounded by unrivaled natural beauty, Seattle allows you to experience the best of both worlds—from sailing to shopping and museums to mountains. And it’s all open for you to explore.

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Orange, yellow, and green trees dot the landscape with the Seattle skyline in the background on a grey day.
Rudy Willingham

Cozy in Seattle

Kissing. Dancing. Singing. Splashing. It’s all just more fun in the rain. Plan a getaway and discover why Seattle's cozy season is pure magic.

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A modern library interior with a unique geometric glass ceiling allowing natural light. People are seated at tables reading and using laptops. The space has a bright and open atmosphere with a mixture of natural and artificial lighting.
Seattle Central Library Eug Png / Shutterstock

Seattle's Literary Scene

In book-obsessed Seattle, it’s fun to get lost between the pages.

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A photo of people eating and drinking at tables and the bar at Carnelian Bay. Purple and pink lights fill the space.
Courtesy Carnelian Bay

Cap the Night

Destination bars mix creative cocktails in beguiling settings for a truly unforgettable experience.

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View of the Seattle Aquarium building on a sunny day, with a clear blue sky overhead. The modern architecture features large glass panels and a wood-paneled facade. A few people are walking by on the wide, open plaza. Skyscrapers are visible in the background.
Seattle Aquarium's Ocean Pavilion David Newman

Marine Marvel

Among the most anticipated projects in the city’s waterfront redevelopment is the beloved Seattle Aquarium’s (1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59) spectacular Ocean Pavilion.

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A ballerina in a pink and purple tutu performs a grand jeté on stage, with an ornate, fairy-tale-like set in the background. Several other ballet dancers in colorful costumes watch from the sides.
Courtesy Angela Sterling

Peak Performance

Seattle has a packed year-round calendar of shows to see and enjoy.

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Singer Alto Moon in Post Alley in Seattle along the famous Gum Wall.
Seattle (Un)Covered

Seattle (Un)Covered

Watch as emerging artist Alto Moon explores the Emerald City and pulls his own inspiration for his cover of Death Cab for Cutie’s iconic song “I Will Follow You Into the Dark”.

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Orange, yellow, and green trees dot the landscape with the Seattle skyline in the background on a grey day.
Rudy Willingham

Cozy in Seattle

Kissing. Dancing. Singing. Splashing. It’s all just more fun in the rain. Plan a getaway and discover why Seattle's cozy season is pure magic.

More
A modern library interior with a unique geometric glass ceiling allowing natural light. People are seated at tables reading and using laptops. The space has a bright and open atmosphere with a mixture of natural and artificial lighting.
Seattle Central Library Eug Png / Shutterstock

Seattle's Literary Scene

In book-obsessed Seattle, it’s fun to get lost between the pages.

More
A photo of people eating and drinking at tables and the bar at Carnelian Bay. Purple and pink lights fill the space.
Courtesy Carnelian Bay

Cap the Night

Destination bars mix creative cocktails in beguiling settings for a truly unforgettable experience.

More
View of the Seattle Aquarium building on a sunny day, with a clear blue sky overhead. The modern architecture features large glass panels and a wood-paneled facade. A few people are walking by on the wide, open plaza. Skyscrapers are visible in the background.
Seattle Aquarium's Ocean Pavilion David Newman

Marine Marvel

Among the most anticipated projects in the city’s waterfront redevelopment is the beloved Seattle Aquarium’s (1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59) spectacular Ocean Pavilion.

More
A ballerina in a pink and purple tutu performs a grand jeté on stage, with an ornate, fairy-tale-like set in the background. Several other ballet dancers in colorful costumes watch from the sides.
Courtesy Angela Sterling

Peak Performance

Seattle has a packed year-round calendar of shows to see and enjoy.

More
Singer Alto Moon in Post Alley in Seattle along the famous Gum Wall.
Seattle (Un)Covered

Seattle (Un)Covered

Watch as emerging artist Alto Moon explores the Emerald City and pulls his own inspiration for his cover of Death Cab for Cutie’s iconic song “I Will Follow You Into the Dark”.

Watch

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A graphic with a green gradient background and three covers of Visit Seattle's Official Visitors' Guide. The cover on the left and the right are layered under the cover in the middle. The cover of Visit Seattle's Official Visitors' Guide shows an image of the Seattle skyline with the ferris wheel and Elliott Bay in the foreground, skyscrapers and the Space Needle in the middle ground, and a sunset sky with colors of glowing yellow and orange fill the background. Words on the cover include: waterfront fun, city strolls, local dining, Visit Seattle, summer/fall 2024, and Official Visitors' Guide.

Visit Seattle Official Visitors’ Guide

Seattle is a beautiful destination with so much for a visitor to see and do. The Official Visitors’ Guide is your one stop resource for exploring the city.

Request your FREE Visitor Information Packet.
Aerial view of a city skyline with numerous skyscrapers and a prominent tower. A large body of water with docks and boats is in the foreground. The landscape is lush and green, with hills in the background. Rachael Jones

See The Sights

A musician with an afro hairstyle and shiny black outfit plays a keyboard and sings on stage. A guitarist and drummer are in the background under vibrant stage lighting. A banner with partial text Photo: Mike R. Mitchell

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Visitor Information

I Know A Place

A place like this is always full of potential—and a little bit of magic.

We’ve bottled some of that magic by asking locals to share personal recommendations for their tried-and-true favorites. Now you know someone in Seattle—and they know a place you have to experience for yourself. Watch the videos, check out the itineraries, and browse the map to start planning your Seattle adventure at iknowaplace.org.

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