Things to Do
Attractions
Seattle Aquarium
All we can say is...Everybody wants in! Located at Pier 59 on the Seattle Waterfront. Address: Pier 59 Seattle Waterfront Phone: 206-386-4300 Hours: Open Daily 9:30-6:00 Website: www.SeattleAquarium.org
Boeing Assembly Plant
Witness jumbo jet assembly up close, inside the world's largest building. Phone: 1-888-584-1122
Seattle Space Needle
The Space Needle is still, over 40 years past it's builfing date, Seattle's number one tourist destination. Address: 400 Broad St. Seattle, WA 98109 Hours: Monday-Sunday 9:00 am to 12:00 am Website: SpaceNeedle.com
Coffee
Alpine Coffee Roasters
Alpine Coffee Roasters' Coffee Haus & Java Station is a quick-stop drive up espresso station with indoor seating as well. Located between the Icicle Inn and the Icicle Junction Fun Center they offer b Address: 505 Highway 2 Leavenworth, WA 98826 Hours: daily 6:30am - 6:00pm Website: AlpineRoasters.com
Cruises
Royal Argosy Dining Cruises
Address: Pier 56 Seattle Waterfront Phone: 206-623-1445 Hours: Dinner sailing times are generally 7-10pm Mon-Sat. and 6-9pm on Sun's. Brunches generally sail 12-2pm and lunches 12-3pm. Website: www.argosycruises.com
Victoria Clipper
Phone: (206) 448-5000 Hours: May 16-Sept. 08 Sat. & Sun. only, Departures through Sept. 28th.
Education
Pacific Science Center & IMAX Theaters
Phone: (206) 443-2844 Hours: 10am-5pm weekdays, 10am-6pm weekends / Summer hours (Beginning June 16) Daily 10am-6pm. Website: PacificScienceCenter.org
Museum
Experience Music Project
Started as a tribute to Seattle native and guitar wizard Jimi Hendrix and grew into a world class collection in an extra-eccentric building on the Seattle Center grounds. Don't miss it. Address: 325 5th Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109 at Seattle Center. Phone: 877.367.7361 Hours: Winter: 10am-5pm Summer: 10am-8pm +Special Events Email: Website: EMPfm.org
Seattle Art Museum
SAM provides a welcoming place for people to connect with art and to consider its relationship to their lives. Address: 1300 First Avenue Seattle WA 98101-2003 Phone: 206-654-3100 Hours: Tues-Sun: 10am-5pm Thurs & Fri: 10am-9pm Mon: Closed Email: Website: SeattleArtMuseum.org
Museum of Flight
A museum full of historically significant air and space artifacts, great for both youg and old! Address: 9404 East Margianl Way Seattle WA 98108-4097 Phone: 206-764-5720 Hours: Daily 10am-5pm Website: MuseumOfFlight.org
Music
Experience Music Project
Started as a tribute to Seattle native and guitar wizard Jimi Hendrix and grew into a world class collection in an extra-eccentric building on the Seattle Center grounds. Don't miss it. Address: 325 5th Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109 at Seattle Center. Phone: 877.367.7361 Hours: Winter: 10am-5pm Summer: 10am-8pm +Special Events Email: Website: EMPfm.org
Parks
Washington Park Arboretum
The Arboretum is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by UW and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres are a dynamic assortment of plants found nowhere else. Address: 2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98112 Phone: 206-543-8800 Hours: Open from dawn to dusk. Email: Website: WashingtonArboretum.edu
River Rafting
Blue Sky Outfitters
Raft the best rivers around with the most experienced guides. Clean and state-of-the-art gear and great food too. Safety is always first. Address: Leavenworth, Methow Valley, Skagit, Yakima & Columbia Gorge Phone: 800-228-RAFT Email: Website: BlueSkyOutfitters.com read more
Shopping
Pike Place Market
Meet the growers and shop owners. A hundreds old and always new. A great place to eat, shop and act like a normal yokel. A hot spot of culture for locals and visitors. Address: 85 Pike Street Website: PikePlacemarket.org
Skiing Downhill
Stevens Pass Alpine Skiing
Stevens Pass (elevation 4,056 ft (1,236 m)) is a mountain pass through the Cascade Mountains located at the border of King County and Chelan County in Washington, United States. Address: Summit Stevens Pass, US Hwy 2 Phone: 206.634.1645 Email: Website: www.StevensPass.com
Theatre
Northwest Film Forum
Alternative and independent cinema, also provides workshops for members and students. Address: 1515 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 Phone: 206-829-7863 Hours: Office Hours are Mondays through Fridays 10:00am to 6:00pm, showtimes vary. Website: NWFilmForum.org
Tours
Tillicum Village Northwest Coast Native Cultural Center Blake Island State Park
Cruise from Pier 55 to the birthplace of Chief Seattle. The village provides a world class event of cultural demonstrations and dinner. Address: Pier 55 Phone: 206-933-8600 Hours: March-Beginning of December Website: TillicumVillage.com
Elliott Bay Water Taxi
A 12 minute cruise for downtown to West Seattle. Bring you bike, blades and friends. Phone: 206-205-3866 Hours: May-October
Ride the Ducks
Amphibious World War II vehicles will show you Seattle from both land and water! Address: 516 Broad Street Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: 206-441-3825 Hours: Daily 9:30am-7pm
Alki Kayak Tours
Address: 1660 Harbor Avenue SW, West Seattle Phone: 206-953-0237 Website: KayakAliki.com
