Hi-- Heading to Seattle for 10 days in the beginning of August. Flying into Seattle, thinking we'd spend about 4 days there (any must-see spots?) then drive up to Vancouver (again, any must-sees?). I'd appreciate any suggestions/tips you might have. Thanks!

Lots of threads on this subject in the forum- might want to do a search.

That said-
Seattle: Pike's Place Market (of course), top of Space Needle (if you've never been), Bellevue Mall (for upper tier stores, if you're a shopper), the Experience Music Project/Sci-fi museum (if you're at all interested in popular music or Sci-fi), Seattle underground tour, down on the piers: eat at Ivars if you like seafood and there's an interesting pirate/ nautical themed shop too. Whidbey Island is popular. Boeing as well.

Vancouver: Don't know about Vancouver- Try to make to Victoria! Empress hotel, great city tour, the gardens, the Natural History museum.

Day trips from Seattle (since I'm assuming you'll have a car)- Mt. Rainier park, Port Townsend, Snoqualmie falls, Bellingham is great and very "arty". Tacoma glass museum is supposed to be interesting.

As you can see- Seattle "must-see" spots are very subjective, depending on your interests Personally, I think Seattle's a great city just to get lost in!

Have a great time!!

Must-see's Seattle:
Pioneer Square Historic District
Chintatown International District
Pike Place Market
Seattle Center/Space Needle
the Waterfront

My best memories:

Seattle - bus tour to Mt Rainier, walking on the glacier

Vancouver - beluga whales show in the zoo and that tacky horse carriage ride in the park

Don't flame me, my time there was very limited, with 2 elderly people to take car of.

Silly tourist activities that some people enjoy in Seattle:

Tillicum Village
Pioneer Square Underground Tour
Ride the Duck

Vancouver - post on Canada bd, if you haven't already.
Rent bikes and ride around Stanley Park. UBC Museum. Comedy Club on Granville Island (look for coupons in the local entertainment rag). Granville Island Market.

Thanks everyone!

FainaAgain,

How do you get to Mt. Rainier to walk on the glacier. I probably won't have a car.

Dennis Hughes

One more question:

Are there any wineries in the Seattle area to visit and do some tasting?

Dennis Hughes

Woodinville (Seattle suburb) has some wineries (St. Michelle, Columbia, Silverlake, DeLille, Januik to name a few), I believe over 60 total.

See www.woodnvillewinecountry.com.

Please keep in mind that generally, these wineries are not as scenic as what you'd find in Napa or other more developed wine districts. In fact, few grapes are grown in Woodinville. And those that are, are only grown for looks.

If no vehicle, you could have a driver www.washingtonwinetours.com escort you around. I believe they'll also make tasting appointments for you or at least know the schedule.