Plan Your Trip - Visit Seattle

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Your Adventure Starts Here.

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 waiting for you to explore.

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Seattle Travel Planner

Start planning your itinerary with our new Seattle Travel Planner app, the official resource for travel planning and itinerary building in Seattle. Your Emerald City adventure awaits.

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An orca, or killer whale, emerges vertically from the water, with distant mountains visible in the background under a clear blue sky. — Courtesy San Juan Islands Whale and Wildlife Tours

Seattle Whale Watching 101

There’s nothing quite like seeing Puget Sound’s largest and most majestic residents from an up-close and personal vantage point.

A pyramid of six colorful drink cups with transparent lids on a wooden table. Each cup has — photo credit Jake Magraw

Alt Brewing

Although Seattle enjoys a well-deserved reputation for producing outstanding beer, wine, spirits, and coffee, the city excels in many other kinds of craft beverages.

Two people in a green kayak in the glassy blue water of Puget Sound. A small sliver of land is on the horizon. A deep blue sky fills the background. — Courtesy Alki Kayak Tours

Water World

Water is a vital and joyful part of Seattle's identity. Here’s a guide to making the most of the city’s spectacular waterways.

A lush green park scene with tall trees, a lily pad-covered pond, and a stone path. A person sits near the pond on a sunny day, surrounded by vibrant grass and clear blue sky. — Washington Park Arboretum | Photo: Erin Craft

Best Parks in Seattle

In Seattle, you’re never too far from nature—the 485+ parks within city limits offer everything from beachfront walking paths and forests to explore to epic play spaces and stunning gardens.

Assorted colorful pastries displayed on a teal tablecloth. Includes meringues, macarons, donuts, cookies, a cake slice, and fruit-filled pastries on decorative cake stands. Plates and a fork are set nearby.

Guardians of the Bakery

Seattle abounds with exceptional bakeries. These decadent treats found at some of the city’s most sensational bakeries are a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.

A woman with long hair stands on a boat, looking at a city skyline across the water. The wind blows her hair, and a prominent tower is visible in the distance against a clear sky.

Crossing the Sound

A first-time visitor to Seattle takes a ride on one of Seattle’s most unique modes of transportation.

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