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Guidebooks
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Fodor's Pacific Northwest
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Seattle is a city of many neighborhoods: Eclectic, urban, outdoorsy, artsy, gritty, down-to-earth, or posh—it's all here, from the quirky character of the Seattle Waterfront and the eccentric "Republic of Fremont," to hipsters walking baby carriages past aging mansions on Capitol Hill. There's something for just about everyone within this vibrant Emerald City.
Seattle Hotels
Much like the eclectic city itself, Seattle's lodging offers something for everyone. There are grand, ornate vintage hotels; sleek and elegant, modern properties...read more
Seattle Restaurants
Thanks to inventive chefs, first-rate local produce, adventurous diners, and a bold entrepreneurial spirit, Seattle has become one of the culinary capitals...read more
Things To Do in Seattle
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Seattle
- $131-$178 -- Seattle: Hilton Hotel w/City Views, Save 55% Expedia
- $179-$189 -- 4-Star Seattle Hotel over July Fourth Week Renaissance Seattle Hotel
- $19.99 per day -- Rent a Chevrolet Cruze in Seattle Sixt Rent a Car
- $176-$204 -- Downtown Seattle Hotel Through Summer — $176-$204 Holiday Inn Seattle
- $170-$195 -- Seattle 4-Star Downtown Hotel, Save 50% — $170-$195 Sheraton Seattle Hotel
Seattle Experiences
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Seattle is a city that doesn't stand on convention. From its well-earned reputation for quirky music and art, to its laid-back population of obsessive... Read more
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If you want to savor the Emerald City like a local, start by familiarizing yourself with some of its passions.... Read more
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The Great Outdoors gets so much attention it's easy to overlook Seattle's Great Indoors—the myriad galleries, museums, music clubs, independent... Read more
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Downtown's Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is known for its collection of modern and Native American art. A sleek addition to the original building—complete... Read more
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"There is plenty of room for one thousand settlers. Come at once." Upon receiving his brother's note, Arthur Denny set out from Portland on the... Read more
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Seattle is great for kids. After all, a place where floatplanes take off a few feet from houseboats, and where harbor seals might be spotted... Read more
News & Features
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Arts & Culture
Taking an art-fueled tour of Europe would be a dream.... Read more
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Hotels
Our latest Fodor's Travel Tastemaker comes to us courtesy of Ace Hotels.... Read more
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Trip Ideas, Restaurants
Seattle and Portland are well known for a farm-to-table, hyper-local philosophy that permeates everything... Read more
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· Forums Trip Reports
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An article about the top ten attractions in the May 12, 2013, edition of The Seattle Times got me to thinking about my favorite attractions in my home town.
My top three, it turns out, are the Pike Place Read more -
Hi folks,
Back home safe and sound...had a wonderful trip and enjoyed seeing 'new for us' territories!
We left Sun City at 3 on April 1..Easter Monday and drove to Flagstaff. Desert flowers were beautiful Read more
·Washington Forum
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We'll be vacationing in Seattle the first week in September. Read more
