The entire fleet of Argosy Cruises (Pier 55, 1101 Alaskan Way and Westlake Ave N at N Eighth Ave) is equipped for wheelchairs, and the helpful staff are happy to assist passengers who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids to navigate the docks and vessels.

The Burke Museum (4303 Memorial Way NE) lends its guests fidget wristbands, visors, and noise-reducing earmuffs and offers free admission for caregivers.

Visitors using wheelchairs can use the lift and ramp to roll directly into a gondola on The Seattle Great Wheel (1301 Alaskan Way) for a captivating ride 175 feet above Seattle’s waterfront.

Designated lifts transport guests in wheelchairs to the observation deck and rotating glass floor of the iconic Space Needle (400 Broad St).

Sensory lounge at Pacific Science Center courtesy Pacific Science Center

Loaner wheelchairs, noise-canceling headphones, and sensory rating cards that indicate the level of stimulation for each exhibit are among the accessible features of the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) (325 Fifth Ave N).

The interactive Pacific Science Center (200 Second Ave N) offers accessible dropoff areas and parking spaces, a calming sensory lounge where guests can decompress, and Exploration for All days that provide a sensory-friendly experience with dimmed lights and reduced noise levels.

The city’s Seattle PlayGarden (1745 24th Ave S), which bills itself as the “garden for everyone,” was created with the needs of differently abled kids in mind, from the accessible flower and vegetable gardens to the colorful play structures and art installations. Wheelchair basketball games (open to all ages) are offered too.

Helpful features at Seattle Art Museum (1300 First Ave) include magnifiers and visual aids for visitors with low vision, ASL interpretation, audio guides with verbal translations, and full wheelchair accessibility. The museum’s other two locations, Olympic Sculpture Park (2901 Western Ave) and Seattle Asian Art Museum (1400 E Prospect St) are also well-equipped.

Parking for visitors with disabilities provides easy access to a paved disabled-access ramp offering expansive views of spectacular Snoqualmie Falls (6501 Railroad Ave SE).

All of the exhibits at The Museum of Flight (9404 E Marginal Way S) are wheelchair accessible, and special sensory days geared toward neurodivergent visitors feature lighting and sound that’s adjusted to comfortable levels.

Getting Around

From SEA Airport (17801 International Blvd) to the Sound Transit Link light rail and King County Metro Buses, the city’s public transit options are all equipped for visitors with disabilities, with features like wheelchair lifts, braille signage, and text-to-audio ticketing booths. Additionally, Seattle Yellow Cab has a large fleet of vehicles equipped with ramps for wheelchairs. To determine the grade of the route you’re taking through Seattle’s streets, consult the interactive Steepness Map.