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Seattle Travel Guide

Coffee, tech, and stunning Pacific Northwest scenery.

Best Time

June – September

Budget/Day

$85–$130

Mid-Range/Day

$160–$270

Getting Around

Light Rail / Bus

🎯 Top Things to Do

Pike Place Market

Iconic 1907 public market with fish-throwing vendors, local crafts, and the original Starbucks.

Free to explore

Space Needle

Seattle's signature 605-ft tower with a rotating glass floor and 360° mountain and water views.

$37–$42

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

Frank Gehry-designed museum celebrating music, sci-fi, and pop culture. Interactive exhibits.

$36

🍽️ Where to Eat

Clam chowder & seafood$8–$16

Pike Place Chowder

Taiwanese dumplings$12–$25

Din Tai Fung

Pacific Northwest fine dining$80–$150

Canlis

🏨 Where to Stay

💰 Budget · International District

HI Seattle at the American Hotel

💵 Mid-Range · Downtown

Palihotel Seattle

💎 Luxury · Waterfront

The Edgewater

🚌 Getting Around

Link Light Rail $2.25–$3.50. ORCA day pass $8. Water taxi to West Seattle $5.75. Walkable downtown.