Mobile Navigation menu control

Plan Your Trip

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.

Three smartphones display a Seattle tourism app: one shows a map with food locations, the center shows the app’s main menu with Seattle landmarks, and the third shows local event listings with photos. Green background.

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.

Black rectangular button with the white Apple logo on the left and the text "Download on the App Store" in white on the right. A black rectangular badge with the Google Play logo and the text "GET IT ON Google Play" in white.

Try the Desktop Travel Planner

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

hree copies of the "Visit Seattle: Official Visitors' Guide" magazine are displayed, featuring a cover photo of the Space Needle against a partly cloudy sky, with railings and steps in the foreground.

Expedia ad with Seattle skyline in background, text reads: "Coming to Seattle? Search for hotels, flights, and packages on Expedia.com." Button below says "SEARCH NOW.

Get Inspired

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

A Whale of a Tale

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

Seattle Whale Watching 101
A hand squeezes a lemon wedge over a plate of oysters on ice. The dish is garnished with other lemon wedges and a small container of sauce. The scene is set against a dark background, highlighting the freshness of the seafood.
Courtesy Shuckers

Seattle Seafood Treasures

From oysters to clams to crab, Seattle has a long (and delicious!) history with shellfish.

Seattle Seafood Treasures
Illustrated map of Seattle highlights points of interest like Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and various neighborhoods. Icons depict local foods, coffee, and activities. Landmarks include museums, parks, and waterfront elements near Elliott Bay and Lake Union.
Illustrated by Tammy Chew

Stepping Out

Shaded by mature trees and lined with charming homes, colorful storefronts, and captivating art installations, our streets provide a window into the city’s diversity, creativity, and natural beauty.

Stepping Out
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.

Top Water Activities in Seattle
A person sits reading on a cozy window seat in a rustic bookstore, surrounded by shelves filled with books. Natural light streams in from the window, illuminating the relaxed scene.
Left Bank Books Photo Credit Molly Craig

Cozy Activities

Seattleites love to play outside, no matter what the weather. But we also enjoy nothing more than gathering with friends for drinks or a meal at some beloved spots that embody the city’s cozy spirit.

Cozy Activities
A large stadium filled with cheering fans as fireworks shoot into the sky from a stage on the soccer field during a post-match celebration. Photographers and players gather near the stage, and the stands are packed with people.
Seattle Stadium courtesy Sounders FC Communications

Seattle Gears Up for Major Soccer Events

The city’s professional men’s and women’s teams enjoy devoted followings. And now the city is gearing up to welcome teams and fans from across the globe for this world-class soccer event.

Get Your Kicks
A cityscape of Seattle with the Space Needle and surrounding buildings. The text "Seattle on Three! with Peter Mehlman" is written across the image in bold, white letters. There are trees in the foreground and a clear sky above.

Seattle on Three

Go behind-the-scenes in Seattle sports to learn what makes the Emerald City the best place to be a player—and even better place to be a fan.

More
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.

Baked Goods

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.

Guardians of the Bakery
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.

Watch the Video

<< Previous

Next >>
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

A Whale of a Tale

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

Seattle Whale Watching 101
A hand squeezes a lemon wedge over a plate of oysters on ice. The dish is garnished with other lemon wedges and a small container of sauce. The scene is set against a dark background, highlighting the freshness of the seafood.
Courtesy Shuckers

Seattle Seafood Treasures

From oysters to clams to crab, Seattle has a long (and delicious!) history with shellfish.

Seattle Seafood Treasures
Illustrated map of Seattle highlights points of interest like Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and various neighborhoods. Icons depict local foods, coffee, and activities. Landmarks include museums, parks, and waterfront elements near Elliott Bay and Lake Union.
Illustrated by Tammy Chew

Stepping Out

Shaded by mature trees and lined with charming homes, colorful storefronts, and captivating art installations, our streets provide a window into the city’s diversity, creativity, and natural beauty.

Stepping Out
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.

Top Water Activities in Seattle
A person sits reading on a cozy window seat in a rustic bookstore, surrounded by shelves filled with books. Natural light streams in from the window, illuminating the relaxed scene.
Left Bank Books Photo Credit Molly Craig

Cozy Activities

Seattleites love to play outside, no matter what the weather. But we also enjoy nothing more than gathering with friends for drinks or a meal at some beloved spots that embody the city’s cozy spirit.

Cozy Activities
A large stadium filled with cheering fans as fireworks shoot into the sky from a stage on the soccer field during a post-match celebration. Photographers and players gather near the stage, and the stands are packed with people.
Seattle Stadium courtesy Sounders FC Communications

Seattle Gears Up for Major Soccer Events

The city’s professional men’s and women’s teams enjoy devoted followings. And now the city is gearing up to welcome teams and fans from across the globe for this world-class soccer event.

Get Your Kicks
A cityscape of Seattle with the Space Needle and surrounding buildings. The text "Seattle on Three! with Peter Mehlman" is written across the image in bold, white letters. There are trees in the foreground and a clear sky above.

Seattle on Three

Go behind-the-scenes in Seattle sports to learn what makes the Emerald City the best place to be a player—and even better place to be a fan.

More
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.

Baked Goods

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.

Guardians of the Bakery
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.

Watch the Video

<< Previous

Next >>
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

Find an Event

People gather near a market information booth in an outdoor shopping area. A large clock with red neon letters is visible. The setting includes a mix of buildings and parked cars, with flower baskets hanging from the eaves.

Visitor Resources

Aerial view of a cityscape featuring a waterfront park with green spaces, winding paths, and sculptures. Skyscrapers rise in the background, and a train passes by on tracks next to the water. The sky is partly cloudy with sunlight illuminating the scene. Olympic Sculpture Park Benjamin Benschneider

Tour Before You Go

Planning your next Emerald City getaway? View a virtual tour of some of Seattle’s attractions, parks, and meeting facilities before you go.

Virtual Tours

Keep exploring Seattle

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