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Space Needle
19,040 reviews
#1 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"Got lucky and saw the sun glinting off Puget Sound, illuminating Queen Anne Hill, and highlighting the
skyline
and stadiums of Seattle , with Mount Rainier as a magnificent backdrop!!! Parts under construction for..."
"Good value on a CityPass which gets you into the Chihuly gardens and MoPop - as all three are in the same place.Went up in the morning and again at sun set which gives an amazing 360
degree view
into the city."
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Sky View Observatory
2,536 reviews
#2 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"... on February 26 and we made the right choice!! Absolutely stunning view from the top and very inexpensive compared to the space needle and
smith tower
and it offers a better view!! Would highly recommend."
"-Fast loft with video panels on journey up to Floor 73 -360 degree panoramic view of
Downtown
Seattle and its surrounding areas -Views include Mt. Baker, Bellevue, the Cascade Mountains, Mt."
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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
3,195 reviews
#3 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"... or whatever your heart desires (there are nearby grocery stores Ballard Market, Trader Joe's, etc.) and spend an hour or two enjoying this gem in the heart of Ballard, a short ride north of
downtown
Seattle."
"... the weekend, the Ballard Locks (as well as the nearby marina facilities and restaurants) is a great way to spend a few hours enjoying a part of the Seattle
waterway
system that is unique, educational, and casual."
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T-Mobile Park
4,348 reviews
#4 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"The stadium is an easy walk from the Pioneer Square area of
downtown
Seattle that has a multitude of restaurants and pubs for pre and après game fun!"
"had a great time, this facility is well run with lots of options for food when enjoying a game. the covered
dome
came in handy on a drizzly seattle summers day."
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CenturyLink Field
1,227 reviews
#5 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"The design of the stadium is really cool and depending where you are sitting you have the
downtown
skyline of Seattle as a back drop."
"
Stadium tour
was awesome... highly recommend... kids will love it."
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University of Washington
1,212 reviews
#6 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"The UW Campus has fabulous older buildings; beautiful cherry blossom
trees
in the Spring and a great view walk toward Drumheller Fountain which provides a spectacular view of Mt."
"Really one of the most beautiful large university
campuses
anywhere - right on the water; incredible facilities for students, really good local atmosphere with good links everywhere - downtown, eastside, capital h..."
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Columbia Center
330 reviews
#7 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"There is a security guard there who helps anyone who is stuck The views of the city are great and its a 360
degree view
so you can see everything Tickets are $14.75"
"It was our first night in Seattle and the
sights
and information that was displayed in the Tower helped us decide where we would visit for the rest of our trip."
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Smith Tower
771 reviews
#8 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"Then there is the
observatory
promenade, which is what most people visit to see, with stunning 360 degree views of downtown Seattle, covering the Puget Sound, the ferris wheel, Century Link and Safeco stadiums and..."
"We sat at a northwest corner table with a fabulous view of
downtown
Seattle looking straight through 2nd Avenue including sight of the Space Needle, the Great Wheel and Elliott Bay."
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Seattle Public Library
2,208 reviews
#9 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"Seattle’s Public Library is an
amazing building
- it is beautiful, has unique views of the city, and is free!"
"Its a great library and besides that, its a fabulous tourist destination - complete with the best
gift shop
around."
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery Seattle
1,295 reviews
#10 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"There is a coffee mixology bar-taste rare beans,
Experience bar
-unique brew methods and main bar for your personal service."
"This is very
interesting place
, where you can try great coffee, pastry and some other things, but it’s quite expensive to buy."
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Bruce Lee Grave Site
504 reviews
#11 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"Beautiful opportunity to pay your respects to an amazing acting
legend
who was taken from us too soon, as was his son who is buried beside him."
"I enjoyed the solitude and beautiful area of my hero Bruce And his son Brandon Lees
final resting place
."
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International Fountain
195 reviews
#12 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"We smiled the whole time, loving the sounds,
sights
, and sheer joy of the whole experience."
"But in nice weather, kids run through the water sprays and mists coming off the big
dome
in the center holding the water spouts."
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Seattle Center
1,507 reviews
#13 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"Everything is always changing Pending the week or month of your visit with various cultural festivals, art tours, science center, concerts, sports, Chihuly museum,
children's museum
, Repertory theater, ballet, ope..."
"... along with the Collections Cafe, a Skate Park, Bill & Melinda Foundation, MoPop ( Museum of
Pop Culture
), Pacific Science Center, Children's Museum and Children's Theatre, Cornish Playhouse, Seattle Opera, Se..."
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Queen Anne Hill
206 reviews
#14 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"It’s fun to
walk up
and down the steep streets, find hidden stairways, and explore all the great cafes and restaurants at the top and bottom of the hill."
"It’s a
great neighborhood
for walking; there are great views and many beautiful homes, most in the craftsman style."
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Amazon Spheres
195 reviews
#15 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"Walking into the Spheres is like walking into a different world - you feel a zen-like calmness as you walk among the
flora and fauna
."
"The Amazon Spheres are three glass
domes
on the Amazon HQ campus which house a tropical rainforest, a giant ficus tree that’s about 50 feet tall, a living wall that’s four stories high and much more."
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Fremont
328 reviews
#16 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"This is a quirky neighborhood with the famous under the bridge troll statue,
Lenin statue
, a rocket, some interesting topiaries and more."
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Seattle Waterfront
1,690 reviews
#17 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"We had several hours from boarding to pushing off which gave us ample time to take in the wonderful
sights
& sounds of the downtown area from both our stateroom balcony as well as the seventh floor deck."
"Take a tour
cruise
around the city, savor the grand coffee of the original Starbucks, experience the aquarium, and just take in the beauty of Seattle."
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Fremont Troll
1,474 reviews
#18 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"The Fremont Troll is a mixed media colossal statue, located on N. 36th Street at Troll Avenue N., under the north end of the George Washington Memorial Bridge (also known as the
Aurora Bridge
)."
"It's so unique so to me, it was a MUST do!!! Fun to take
pics
& climb on it."
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Saint James Cathedral
89 reviews
#19 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"Viewed from downtown, the twin towers of the Cathedral dominate the skyline--sadly with very tall buildings being built around it, these
landmark
towers will soon be hidden."
"
Stunning architecture
and an immense treat for all going to the church to worship."
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Elliott Bay Waterfront
112 reviews
#20 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"If you are looking for a beautiful longer walk, you can continue past the Sculpture Park to Pier 91, where other
cruise
ships stop."
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Volunteer Park
65 reviews
#21 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"The park is located adjacent to the funky
Capitol Hill
area - a perfect spot to find a coffee/drink/bite to eat after a stroll through the park."
"
Beautiful scenery
, big trees, large pool, nice paths but be careful on the stairs which may be wet and slippery."
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King Street Station
260 reviews
#22 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"Beautiful central train station with exquisite
architecture
."
"The station is a marvel with its
clock tower
and Victorian design."
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Capitol Hill
165 reviews
#23 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"It is a quick trip from
downtown
, and it offers many breathtaking views of Puget Sound."
"We love this area for the
quirky shops
, the food, the big park and the all around great vibe."
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The Gum Wall
2,237 reviews
#24 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"Colorful areas of beautifully placed chewing gum makes for some great
pics
."
"There everyone goes and chews gum and leaves one on the walls before
taking pictures
there!"
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Ballard
46 reviews
#25 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"In the main
downtown
area of Seattle, we enjoyed walking the streets in the Capitol Hill area - funky mix of restaurants, coffee shops (tone of these!) and hip shops, with an vibe of LGBTQ gentrification on most s..."
"It is definitely cool, with interesting old buildings and shops, easy-going people, lots of dogs, the locks, and plenty of good pubs and
breweries
."
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Husky Stadium
64 reviews
#26 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
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Fishermen's Terminal
78 reviews
#27 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"Each time I go to Seattle I find something new and exciting to do, from the Space needle, to
downtown
and all the shops, to cruising the countryside and soaking in the beautiful scenery."
"This is a
great place to visit
."
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Belltown
75 reviews
#28 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
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Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
183 reviews
#29 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"Mummies, mermaids, skeletons, historical artifacts, post cards, T-shirts, puppets, candy, and a great time right on the
waterfront
downtown."
"Very interesting, unusual collection of artifacts in addition to a very unusual collection of
souvenirs
and outlandish gifts."
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Hammering Man
59 reviews
#30 of 129 Sights & Landmarks in Seattle
"The Seattle Art
Museum
is a must for tourists; it’s small and can be covered in a few hours, depending on the installations."
"In a city full of art, this moving
statue
was very cool."
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