Welcome toSeattle

Your next great Pacific Northwest adventure awaits.

Tastethe Emerald City

Lionhead Courtesy: Lionhead

Sports& Outdoor Fun

Space Needle photo credit pexels crgrandbois

Explorethe Central District

Courtesy of Chona Kasinger

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.

TRAVEL ADVISORY

Wildfire smoke is expected to impact air quality in the Seattle area this week.

Get More Information and Resources

Upcoming Events

Our Material World

Ongoing

From the food we put in our bodies to the furniture we put in our homes, human life …

Festal: Tibet Fest

8/8/2026 through 8/9/2026

This festival showcases traditional and contemporary Tibetan art, music, dance, art and more.

Docent-Led Museum Tours

Ongoing

On the third Friday of each month, dive deeper into Nordic culture, art, and history with a guided …

Art and Life Along the Northwest Coast

Ongoing

Over their long habitation of the Pacific Northwest, First Peoples have shaped their lifeways around the resources of …

Wild Blue Angel: Hendrix Abroad, 1966-70

Ongoing

At the height of his fame, Jimi Hendrix performed more than 500 times in 15 countries and recorded …

Massive: The Power of Pop Culture

Ongoing

This exhibition explores the impact of global pop culture on our daily lives across 2,400 sq. ft. of …

Festal: BrasilFest

8/16/2026

BrasilFest invites the broader community to enjoy capoeira, food, music, dance, and more!

Sensory-Friendly Programs

Ongoing

An opportunity for adults and families to experience the museum with lowered volume and light levels. All participants …

Calder at SAM

Ongoing

Calder at SAM celebrates the life, legacy, and work of iconic American artist Alexander Calder.

See What Seattle Has to Offer

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