Sights & Attractions in Seattle

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Fodor's Choice Sights in Seattle

Name	Category	Location

Alki Point and Beach In summer, West Seattle's Alki Beach is as close to California...	Beaches, Parks	West Seattle

Bloedel Reserve The 150-acre internationally recognized Bloedel Reserve is a...	Parks	Bainbridge Island

Chihuly Garden and Glass Just steps from the base of the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden...	Museums / Galleries	Seattle Center

Discovery Park You won't find more spectacular views of Puget Sound, the Cascades...	Parks	Queen Anne

Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve encompasses a sand-and-cobble...	Beaches, Nature Preserves, Parks, Historic Districts / Sites, Trails	Coupeville


EMP Museum Seattle's most controversial architectural statement is the 140,000-square-foot...	Museums / Galleries	Seattle Center

G. Gibson Gallery Vintage and contemporary photography is on exhibit in this elegant...	Museums / Galleries	Pioneer Square

Gas Works Park The park gets its name from the hulking remains of an old 1907...	Parks	Wallingford

Greg Kucera Gallery One of the most important destinations on the First Thursday...	Museums / Galleries	Pioneer Square

Henry Art Gallery The Henry is perhaps the best reason to take a side trip to the...	Museums / Galleries	University District

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks There's no doubt—there's something intriguing and eerie...	Nautical Sites	Ballard

Kerry Park While in Seattle, if the mood strikes you to "pop the question"...	Parks, Viewpoints	Queen Anne

Olympic Sculpture Park This 9-acre open-air park is the spectacular outdoor branch of...	Public Art (Mural / Sculpture / Statue)	Belltown

Pacific Science Center If you have kids, the Pacific Science Center is a must-visit...	Museums / Galleries	Seattle Center

Pike Place Market One of the nation's largest and oldest public markets, Pike Place...	Markets / Bazaars	Downtown

Seattle Aquarium Located right at the water's edge, the Seattle Aquarium is one...	Zoos / Aquariums	Downtown

The Seattle Public Library The hub of Seattle's 25-branch library system, the Central Library...	Libraries	Downtown

Uwajimaya This huge, fascinating Japanese supermarket is a feast for the...	Stores / Malls	International District

Washington Park Arboretum As far as Seattle's green spaces go, this 230-acre arboretum...	Gardens / Arboretums	Capitol Hill

Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience The only museum in the U.S. devoted to the Asian Pacific American...	Museums / Galleries	International District
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