In a nutshell
The home of great coffee, Seattle is a mecca not only for sporting enthusiasts but also for art and music buffs. The best in urban recreation is at your fingertips with spectacularly scenic golf courses, kayaking, fishing, hiking and skiing in winter months. Renowned for its cultural scene, there are more equity theatres here than in any other American city outside of New York and ballet and opera continue to thrive. One of the city's great attractions is Pike Place Market, famous for the antics of its boisterous vendors and delicious edibles. Open-air stalls are devoted to local arts and crafts with every type of shop you could imagine in the surrounding streets.
Eats & drinks
Pacific Rim cuisine is the order of the day in Seattle with many restaurants offering eclectic, exciting and world-class dishes. Broadway is the main strip on Capitol Hill and dotted with atmospheric eateries and bars.
Fun & games
The Space Needle, a 600ft observation station and restaurant offers amazing views, it is part of the Seattle Centre which also includes the Opera House and Pacific Science Centre. Worth a visit is the Queen Anne district - a neighbourhood of majestic houses on the bayside.
Getting around
Transport is plentiful in Seattle, including buses, taxis and trains. For trips outside city limits, the Washington State Ferry is a wonderfully scenic way to get around.
Star attractions
- Pike Place Market
- Seattle Centre
- Space Needle Observation Station for Scenic Views
- Henry Art Gallery
- Burke Museum
- Washington Park Arboretum
- Extensive Sports Facilities