Explore Seattle

Everything to Plan Your Visit

Discover inspiration, resources, and first-hand experiences below as you get ready to embark on your next great adventure.

Aerial view of Seattle at sunset, featuring the Space Needle in silhouette against an orange sky, with buildings, water, and distant mountains visible in the background. Rachael Jones

International Travelers

Explore trip-planning resources and on-the-ground information for international visitors.

International Travel Guides

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No Umbrella – The Visit Seattle Blog

Find Seattle’s best experiences, from dining and scenic hikes to arts & culture and events. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, find expert tips and seasonal must-dos that showcase the city’s unique charm. Start exploring now!

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Discover our latest series of original content about Seattle, including short films, live music performances, and more. Get ready to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel the city.

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Aerial view of Seattle, showcasing the Space Needle and downtown skyscrapers under a partly cloudy sky. The cityscape, featured in the Visit Seattle Bandwango Perks Pass, is bordered by Elliott Bay on the right, with distant mountains on the horizon. Photo: Rachael Jones

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Latest Events

Capitol Hill Farmers Market – Sunday

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After a busy Saturday night, the Capitol Hill Farmers Market is the place to be on Sundays. Don’t …

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Barefoot in the Park

Now through 6/20/2026

A buttoned-up young lawyer and his free-spirited bride stumble into married life, eccentric neighbors, leaky ceilings, and romantic …

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Boundless: Stories of Asian Art

Ongoing

Asia can be defined in many ways, geographically, culturally, and historically. As the world’s largest and most populated …

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LeMay – America’s Car Museum

Ongoing

This international destination for families and auto enthusiasts celebrates America’s love affair with the automobile and explores how …

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Nordic Journeys

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Nordic Journeys expands the Museum’s classic immigration story to include a broader understanding of Nordic life and culture …

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Metaphor into Form: Art in the Era of the Pilchuck Glass School

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Founded in 1971, the Pilchuck Glass School, co-founded by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly, emerged as a world-renowned center …

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