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Kerry Park
Ollie #1 of 206 attractions in Seattle
5 of 5 stars 102 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Museum of Flight
Ollie #2 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 247 reviews

The Museum of Flight is an expansive facility filled with all things related to flight.    From the first primitive glider designed by the Wright brothers to the stealthy... more »

Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  12.0 km from city centre
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Seattle Wine Tours
Ollie #3 of 206 attractions in Seattle
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Owner description: Seattle Wine Tours is a wine touring and tasting experience! Our knowledgeable chauffeur guides, combined with our quality vehicles have made us the...... more » Owner description: Seattle Wine Tours is a wine touring and tasting experience! Our knowledgeable chauffeur guides, combined with our quality vehicles have made us the premier choice for wine touring in Washington State. Enjoy a wine tour of the wineries in Seattle, Woodinville, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Chelan, Yakima, Tri-Cities or Walla Walla. Daily tours available in the Seattle and Woodinville area or take an adventurous trip across the mountains for a full day trip, over night trip, or multi-day wine experience in the picturesque mountain village of Leavenworth; beautiful Wenatchee & Chelan; the prominent vineyards of Walla Walla or Yakima’s famous Wine Country, including the outstanding vineyards of Red Mountain! Seattle Wine Tours, for wine lovers by wine lovers! « less
Attraction type  Tours; Wineries
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
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Pike Place Market
Ollie #4 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 1,003 reviews

Pike Place Market, an open-air shopping haven and Seattle institution, is a must-see for first time and return visitors alike.  Be prepared for large crowds on the weekends and... more »

Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Washington State Ferries
Ollie #5 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 239 reviews

Any visit to Seattle that doesn't include even a short ferry trip is one that left out a real experience. Because of its geography, Seattle relies on the State ferry system to... more »

Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats; Public Transportation Systems
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Discovery Park
Ollie #6 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
You can get lost happily among the thickets, nature trails, beaches and bluffs of this 534-acre park.
Attraction type  Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  6.0 km from city centre
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Safeco Field
Ollie #7 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 126 reviews

If you are a baseball fan don't miss this tour.  The tour will take you to places such as the visitor's locker room, presidential suite, press box, press conference room, dugout... more »

Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields; Sports Complexes
Distance  3.3 km from city centre
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Bank of America Tower
Ollie #8 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
Owner description: Columbia Center is the tallest building in Seattle reaching nearly 1,050 feet above sea level. The 73rd floor houses a Sky View Observatory (sometimes...... more » Owner description: Columbia Center is the tallest building in Seattle reaching nearly 1,050 feet above sea level. The 73rd floor houses a Sky View Observatory (sometimes called the Observation Deck). This offers the best view in Seattle at about twice the height of the Space Needle. At one time it was said that the 76 floors of this building held more lawyers than the entirety of Japan. « less
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Seattle Public Library
Ollie #9 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Ollie #10 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 116 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Bodies of Water
Distance  6.4 km from city centre
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Theo Chocolate
Ollie #11 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 65 reviews
Attraction type  Factory Tours; Speciality Shops
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
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Teatro ZinZanni
Ollie #12 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Attraction type  Dinner Theatres
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Space Needle
Ollie #13 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4 of 5 stars 639 reviews
Owner description: Climb 520 feet to the observation deck of Seattle's signature building, which is actually 605 feet tall, for spectacular views of the city and its...... more » Owner description: Climb 520 feet to the observation deck of Seattle's signature building, which is actually 605 feet tall, for spectacular views of the city and its surrounding area. For food and fantastic sights check out SkyCity, the tower's rotating restaurant that makes one complete orbit per hour. « less
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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University of Washington
Ollie #14 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews

Cherry blossoms in the Arts and Sciences Quad next to Suzzallo Library are not to be missed. See them March 3-13 or so this year (2010, and normally, the second or third week of... more »

Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  4.7 km from city centre
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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Ollie #15 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Owner description: This national park is really a free museum that documents Seattle history, from the fire that burned it down to the gold rush that helped build it up....... more » Owner description: This national park is really a free museum that documents Seattle history, from the fire that burned it down to the gold rush that helped build it up. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
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Woodland Park Zoo
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Ollie #16 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4 of 5 stars 146 reviews
Owner description: Nationally award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is a 92-acre zoological garden featuring more than 1,000 animals representing nearly 300 species from...... more » Owner description: Nationally award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is a 92-acre zoological garden featuring more than 1,000 animals representing nearly 300 species from around the world. New exhibits include Zoomazium, an indoor, nature-themed play space for kids, and our award-winning Humboldt penguin exhibit, replicating the desert coasts of their native Peru. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  5.4 km from city centre
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Seattle Art Museum
Ollie #17 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4 of 5 stars 94 reviews
This post-modern structure houses an impressive and eclectic collection.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Waterfall Garden Park
Ollie #18 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.5 km from city centre
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Seattle Waterfront
Ollie #19 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 115 reviews
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Gas Works Park
Ollie #20 of 206 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic...... more » Owner description: From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.1 km from city centre
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