Best sights in Seattle
Check out the top sights in Seattle, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Pike Place Market
1. Pike Place Market
1122 local reviews
Pike Place Market, Seattle
NeighborhoodPolitical
Hop on the 522 express and get off at Union St & 4th Ave for a quick jaunt to Pikes Place Market - one of the…
Take time to wonder in one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing 9 acres, the Market’s…
Pike Place Market From the iconic market sign and Rachel the Piggy Bank to the gum wall, the original…
1. Pike Place Market
1. Pike Place Market
1122 local reviews
Pike Place Market, Seattle
Ashley
Hop on the 522 express and get off at Union St & 4th Ave for a quick jaunt to Pikes Place Market - one of the most famous and sensorial…
Anne
Take time to wonder in one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing 9 acres, the Market’s historic arcade, winding alleys,…
Chris
Pike Place Market From the iconic market sign and Rachel the Piggy Bank to the gum wall, the original Starbucks cafe, well over 225 local…
2. Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
2. Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
414 local reviews
Travel agencyParkPoint of interest
Today the Hiram M. Chittenden (aka Ballard) Locks are the Nation's busiest with nearly 50,000 vessels/yr…
Seattle history at its finest. Construction of a ship canal to link Lake Washington and Puget Sound began in…
This is where the salmon come through every year on their way down from Alaska! Very cool and iconic sight in…
2. Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
2. Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
414 local reviews
Nicole
Today the Hiram M. Chittenden (aka Ballard) Locks are the Nation's busiest with nearly 50,000 vessels/yr. "locking through". Boats 'lock…
Michael
Seattle history at its finest. Construction of a ship canal to link Lake Washington and Puget Sound began in 1911. The Locks officially…
Trishann
This is where the salmon come through every year on their way down from Alaska! Very cool and iconic sight in Seattle. Watch the boats come…
3. Fremont Troll
3. Fremont Troll
283 local reviews
Aurora Ave N, Seattle
+1 206-684-2489
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Yes indeed there is a giant troll under a bridge in Seattle. In fact this is a fun and interesting…
This is a fun sight to see! Even if you're just passing by it, you can't resist a photo! The area also has…
It's a Troll under a bridge. Pretty simple sight seeing spot, kids love climbing on it and it's been in a few…
3. Fremont Troll
3. Fremont Troll
283 local reviews
Aurora Ave N, Seattle
+1 206-684-2489
Sylvia
Yes indeed there is a giant troll under a bridge in Seattle. In fact this is a fun and interesting neighborhood with unusual sights and…
Spencer
This is a fun sight to see! Even if you're just passing by it, you can't resist a photo! The area also has amazing breweries, so if you are…
Steve
It's a Troll under a bridge. Pretty simple sight seeing spot, kids love climbing on it and it's been in a few movies. Check it out if you're…
4. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
4. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
30 local reviews
1201 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton
Open · Closes 9:15 PM
+1 425-430-6700
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment
This is a huge park on Lake Washington South Port. Its a great area to take a stroll, jog, or just enjoy…
4. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
4. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
30 local reviews
1201 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton
Open · Closes 9:15 PM
+1 425-430-6700
Johnnie
This is a huge park on Lake Washington South Port. Its a great area to take a stroll, jog, or just enjoy the sights. Great place to…
5. Chihuly Garden and Glass
5. Chihuly Garden and Glass
335 local reviews
MuseumPoint of interestEstablishment
A huge garden filled with sculptures from the famous and LOCAL artist, Dale Chihuly. It is an amazing place to…
A wonderful local glass artist trained in Murano, this Garden is a Spectacular and beautiful sight to…
5. Chihuly Garden and Glass
5. Chihuly Garden and Glass
335 local reviews
Seattle Oasis
A huge garden filled with sculptures from the famous and LOCAL artist, Dale Chihuly. It is an amazing place to relax and unwind while taking…
Marty
A wonderful local glass artist trained in Murano, this Garden is a Spectacular and beautiful sight to experience
6. Space Needle
6. Space Needle
758 local reviews
400 Broad St, Seattle
Premise
Definitely a place to go when you hit seattle. Hopefully you were as lucky as we were and the sky was…
Seattle landmark that you shouldn't miss it. You may go to the Sky City restaurant at the top of the space…
Go for the views or a meal. You can't go wrong with this Seattle classic sight to see.
6. Space Needle
6. Space Needle
758 local reviews
400 Broad St, Seattle
Blair
Definitely a place to go when you hit seattle. Hopefully you were as lucky as we were and the sky was completely clear and you can see all…
May
Seattle landmark that you shouldn't miss it. You may go to the Sky City restaurant at the top of the space needle and get a free path to go…
Jamie
Go for the views or a meal. You can't go wrong with this Seattle classic sight to see.
7. Snoqualmie Falls
7. Snoqualmie Falls
29 local reviews
ParkNatural featurePoint of interest
Thundering, majestic, incredible sight. The second most popular attraction in washington ( first is Pike Place…
A sight to behold! Don't miss this one.
7. Snoqualmie Falls
7. Snoqualmie Falls
29 local reviews
Nancy
Thundering, majestic, incredible sight. The second most popular attraction in washington ( first is Pike Place Market in seattle) Go to…
Lily
A sight to behold! Don't miss this one.
8. Gum Wall
8. Gum Wall
65 local reviews
1428 Post Alley, Seattle
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Crazy sight to see at the Pike Place market. Bring some well chewed gum to add to the collection.
If you are in the area, its a sight to see and good photo op.
8. Gum Wall
8. Gum Wall
65 local reviews
1428 Post Alley, Seattle
Jennifer
Crazy sight to see at the Pike Place market. Bring some well chewed gum to add to the collection.
Jody
If you are in the area, its a sight to see and good photo op.
9. Ride the Ducks of Seattle
9. Ride the Ducks of Seattle
26 local reviews
Travel agencyPoint of interestEstablishment
If you see one of these amphibious vehicles rolling down 2nd Ave then you'll instantly understand why we…
9. Ride the Ducks of Seattle
9. Ride the Ducks of Seattle
26 local reviews
Rob
If you see one of these amphibious vehicles rolling down 2nd Ave then you'll instantly understand why we recommend it. It's the most fun way…
10. University of Washington
10. University of Washington
177 local reviews
UniversityPoint of interestEstablishment
Iconic landmarks all around this beautiful campus. Take a stroll through the quad and take in the sights and…
My school! Beautiful campus for sight seeing.
10. University of Washington
10. University of Washington
177 local reviews
Nic
Iconic landmarks all around this beautiful campus. Take a stroll through the quad and take in the sights and smells of the cherry blossoms…
Jenny
My school! Beautiful campus for sight seeing.
11. Kerry Park
11. Kerry Park
524 local reviews
211 W Highland Dr, Seattle
Open · Closes 11:00 PM
+1 206-684-4075
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment
This sight is out of the way but worth your time getting there. It is easiest by car. The outlook presents an…
This has one of the BEST views for sight seeing in all of Seattle. It's STUNNING!
11. Kerry Park
11. Kerry Park
524 local reviews
211 W Highland Dr, Seattle
Open · Closes 11:00 PM
+1 206-684-4075
Elton
This sight is out of the way but worth your time getting there. It is easiest by car. The outlook presents an eye-level view of Seattle's…
Anny
This has one of the BEST views for sight seeing in all of Seattle. It's STUNNING!
12. Gas Works Park
12. Gas Works Park
441 local reviews
2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle
Open · Closes 10:00 PM
+1 206-684-4075
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment
Great views of Seattle with Lake Union in view. This sight was in the movie 10 Things I Hate about You.
Best views of Seattle. Tons of space to lay out & enjoy the sights or fly a kite or read a book
12. Gas Works Park
12. Gas Works Park
441 local reviews
2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle
Open · Closes 10:00 PM
+1 206-684-4075
Herbert
Great views of Seattle with Lake Union in view. This sight was in the movie 10 Things I Hate about You.
Rachel
Best views of Seattle. Tons of space to lay out & enjoy the sights or fly a kite or read a book