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Seattle (/ s i ˈ æ t əl / ⓘ see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States.It is the seat of King County, Washington.With a 2023 population of 755,078 it is the most populous city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America, and the 19th-most populous city in the United States. The Seattle metropolitan area's population is 4.02 million, making it the 15th-largest in the United States. Its growth rate of 21.1% between 2010 and ...
Fremont Fair. Seattle's Solstice weekend tradition offers 300+ craft booths, live music, food, a lively parade and more, all in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, aka "the center of the universe." Red Hot Pot, by Patti Warashina, 1969. Courtesy of Seattle Art Museum.
Seattle Center Monorail. Another World’s Fair relic, the Seattle Center Monorail links Seattle Center—home of the Space Needle and several other notable attractions—to downtown’s Westlake Center along an approximately one-mile route. The designated historic landmark can reach a top speed of 45 miles per hour and weaves between skyscrapers above the city streets.
May 26, 2021 · Seattle shimmers like an Impressionist painting on sunny days at the Hiram M Chittenden Locks. Here, the fresh waters of Lake Washington and Lake Union drop 22ft into saltwater Puget Sound. You can stand inches away and watch the boats rise or sink (depending on direction). Construction of the canal and locks began in 1911; today 100,000 boats pass through them annually. ...
Belltown & Seattle Center. Ballard & Discovery Park. Queen Anne & Lake Union. The CD, Madrona & Madison Park. Seattle's best sights and local secrets from travel experts you can trust.
3. Pike Place Market. 21,959. Farmers Markets. The Pike Place Market has been a defining Seattle icon for more than a century. Considered by many “the soul of Seattle,” the Market spans nine historic acres in the center of downtown where everyday…. See ways to experience (70) 2024. 4.
Pike Place Market. 21,960. Farmers Markets. The Pike Place Market has been a defining Seattle icon for more than a century. Considered by many “the soul of Seattle,” the Market spans nine historic acres in the center of downtown where everyday…. See ways to experience (70) 2024. 3. Space Needle.
With everything from unrivaled natural beauty and world-class attractions to major sports teams, a thriving arts and culture scene, and beyond, there’s always something to do in Seattle. Whether you’re a family looking for budget-friendly finds or a seasoned traveler on the hunt for the latest Instagram-worthy vista, the Emerald City has ...
Jan 23, 2024 · Illuminated by over 500,000 LED lights, the Seattle Great Wheel hosts vibrant light shows every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from sundown to 10 p.m. during summer evenings. U.S. News Insider Tip ...
Jan 12, 2024 · Discovery park offers 534 acres of lush urban respite. Set on the quiet shores of the Puget Sound in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood, this is the city's biggest park.
