Seattle's Popular Attractions

🐟 💐 Downtown Seattle 🎡 🦦

Downtown Seattle attractions are about 5 miles from the townhouse & accessible via bus #124. Parking downtown is often limited & expensive, so driving your own car is not recommended. Mass transit or rideshare services are the best alternatives. See the section for the Doppler Parking Garage below for affordable downtown Seattle city parking information.

💐 Pike Place Market 🐟

Pike Place Market is a historic Seattle landmark where visitors can explore fresh seafood, local produce, unique shops, and the famous flying fish.

🖼️ Seattle Art Museum 🎨

The Seattle Art Museum features diverse global art collections, rotating exhibits, and striking architecture, all in the heart of downtown.

🎡 The Great Wheel 🦀

The Seattle Great Wheel is located on Pier 57 along Elliott Bay. Offering panoramic views of the city skyline, Puget Sound, and the Olympic Mountains.

🦦 The Seattle Aquarium 🦈

The Seattle Aquarium lets visitors get up close with sea life from the Pacific Northwest and beyond—don’t miss the giant octopus and the stunning new Ocean Pavilion.

🌳 The Spheres 🌿

The Spheres are three striking glass domes at Amazon’s Seattle headquarters, housing over 40,000 plants from more than 30 countries. This lush indoor rainforest offers a unique blend of nature and architecture in the heart of downtown.

🚗 Doppler Parking Garage 🚙

The Doppler parking garage, located beneath the Amazon Doppler building (accessible via the 6th Avenue entrance), offers free parking after 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. For rates and additional information, visit Doppler Parking Garage on Yelp.

🚝 🎸 The Seattle Center 🪐 🌸

The Seattle Center attractions are less than 7 miles from the townhouse and accessible via bus #124. Parking at Seattle Center is often limited and expensive, so driving your own car is not recommended. Mass transit or rideshare services are the best alternatives. For affordable downtown Seattle parking and transportation options, see the Doppler Parking Garage above and the Seattle Monorail below.

🌆 The Space Needle 🏔️

The Seattle Space Needle is a 605-foot tower offering stunning 360° views of the city, Mount Rainier, and Puget Sound—an unmissable stop for any visitor.

🌼 Chihuly Garden & Glass 🌸

Chihuly Garden and Glass, next to the Space Needle, showcases vibrant glass art in stunning indoor galleries, a colorful garden, and the breathtaking Glasshouse.

🎸 Museum of Pop Culture 🎬

The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), located at Seattle Center, features bold exhibits on music, movies, video games, and sci-fi—perfect for fans of everything from Nirvana to Marvel.

🪐 Pacific Science Center 🌠

The Pacific Science Center at Seattle Center offers fun, interactive exhibits on science, with highlights like the Butterfly House, Laser Dome, and Planetarium.

🎶 KEXP ☕

KEXP at Seattle Center is a must-visit for music lovers—enjoy live broadcasts, free performances, coffee from Caffe Vita, and shop vinyl at Light in the Attic.

🚝 Seattle Monorail 🏙️

The Seattle Monorail is a quick and scenic ride connecting Seattle Center and downtown in just two minutes. It’s a fun, historic way to travel between top attractions like the Space Needle and Pike Place Market.

🩰 Pacific Northwest Ballet 🩰

The Pacific Northwest Ballet is one of the nation’s top ballet companies, known for its world-class performances and stunning productions at Seattle’s McCaw Hall.

🎼 The Seattle Opera 🎭

The Seattle Opera, performing at McCaw Hall, is renowned for its powerful storytelling and world-class productions. It’s a must for anyone looking to experience Seattle’s rich cultural scene.

🏈 ⚾ ⚽ Seattle Sports Teams 🏒 🏀 🏉

🏈 Seahawks 🏈

The Seattle Seahawks play at Lumen Field which is located less than 5 miles from the townhouse.

⚾ Mariners ⚾

The Seattle Mariners play at T-Mobile Park which is located less than 5 miles from the townhouse.

🏒 Kraken 🏒

The Seattle Kraken play at Climate Pledge Arena which is located less than 8 miles from the townhouse.

⚽ Sounders ⚽

The Seattle Sounders play at Lumen Field which is located less than 5 miles from the townhouse.

🏉 Seawolves 🏉

The Seattle Seawolves play at main stadium at Starfire Sports which is located less than 8 miles from the townhouse.

Seattle Women's Professional Sports Teams

🏀 Storm 🏀

The Seattle Storm play at Climate Pledge Arena which is located less than 8 miles from the townhouse.

⚽ Reign FC ⚽

The Seattle Reign FC play at Lumen Field which is located less than 5 miles from the townhouse.

🏒 COMING SOON! 🏒

The Seattle Professional Women's Hockey League will play at Climate Pledge Arena starting in the 2025-2026 season which is located less than 8 miles from the townhouse.

Seattle Collegiate sports - Men's & Women's

University of Washington

The University of Washington Huskies compete in the Big Ten Conference, fielding 22 varsity teams across men's and women's sports. Known for their strong football, basketball, rowing, and softball programs. The University of Washington campus is located less than 9 miles from the townhouse.

Seattle University

Seattle University’s athletic teams, known as the Redhawks, are set to join the West Coast Conference in July 2025. The university fields 20 varsity teams across men's and women's sports, with notable programs in basketball, soccer, and softball. The Seattle University campus is located less than 5 miles from the townhouse.

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