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Seattle has been ranked among the best foodie cities in America. It is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington. The town is surrounded by water, lush green forest, and mountains and contains thousands of acres of parkland. Many tech companies are based in the city, including Amazon and Microsoft. Moreover, this bustling port is known as the "Emerald City." It is both a culturally rich metropolis and a gateway to beautiful attractions.
Suppose you're visiting Seattle port for the first time. In that case, your trip won't be complete without stopping by some of the city's most iconic attractions, such as the ones listed below. Apart from these, there are several other things to do in Seattle, which you can see in our upcoming article.
Aside from coffee, Seattle is famous for its Space Needle. A 605-foot tall building was built for the 1962 World's Fair. Since then, the Space Needle has dominated the skyline of Seattle ever since, with its unique UFO-like design. The tower's observation deck, 5e02-feet high, gives fantastic views of the city and the cascading Olympic mountain ranges. Moreover, The Loupe is a cocktail lounge featuring a revolving glass floor. It is located in the Queen Anne neighborhood about a mile north of downtown Seattle.
This pop culture museum provides quality entertainment for all age groups, whether you're a senior citizen or a kid. The museum is worth spending a couple of hours exploring. The eye-popping complex was designed by architect Frank Gehry. Moreover, the museum is not limited to music. Exhibits like "Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses" and "Pearl Jam: Home and Away" are excellent and comprehensive looks at these iconic music phenoms. Meanwhile, the "Guitar Gallery" chronicles the instrument's history in American popular music. Visitors can also find the "Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame" exhibit that features artifacts from Sci-fi literature, television, film, and art, including pieces from "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "The Empire Strikes Back."
Seattle Art Museum, commonly knows as SAM, is spread across three locations and has one of America's premier art collections. Nearly 25,000 pieces are on display – everything from European masterpieces to contemporary sculpture. The Olympic Sculpture Park and The Seattle Asian Art Museum are also part of the complex. Its central feature is located in downtown Seattle about a mile and a half south of the Space Needle and one block away from Pike Place Market.
The Seattle Great Wheel is a 53-meter tall giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay. It was the tallest Ferris wheel on the west coast of the United States when it opened in 2012. At an overall height of 175 feet, the observation wheel can hold up to 8 people in a single cabin. There are approx.—42 cabins, resulting in a seating capacity of 336 passengers. On average, the typical ride time during the summer season is 12-20 minutes, while in winter, it is 10-15 minutes. So come down and enjoy one of their many LED light shows as the wheel is covered with around 500,000 LED lights!
From September to October, just after the summer season is a great time to visit Seattle. The weather is still mild, and the summer crowds have departed, leaving plenty of unfilled, discounted hotel rooms. Meanwhile, the spring season offers lower lodging rates along with warmer temperatures. There are likely chances you will encounter some rain and cooler breezes. So remember to pack the appropriate attire to battle chilly winds and the seemingly ever-present drizzle.
