Seattle Things To Do, Tours, Tickets & Activities

The splendour of Seattle can be best experienced at an altitude of 160 m (520 feet) from the observation deck of Space Needle. The iconic landmark of Seattle and a must-visit attraction, Space needle is the observation tower of Seattle offering mesmerizing vistas of the city including the Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier, Cascade mountains, etc., along with surrounding islands. The tower also has a revolving restaurant at 500 feet providing 360 degree views of the city. You can reach to the top of the tower using elevators that travel at a speed of 10 miles per hour.

Chihuly Garden and Glass is one-of-a-kind exhibit showcasing the work of Dale Chihuly, an American glass sculptor. The exhibit opened in the year 2012, displays the use of studio glass that can be sculpted to create three-dimensional artworks. Chihuly Garden and Glass has three distinct zones a Garden, the Glasshouse and Interior Exhibits. The main attraction of the exhibit is 100 foot long sculpture created by Dale Chihuly which is installed inside the Glasshouse.

Museum of Pop culture or MoPOP is a museum run on non-profit basis dedicated towards promoting the contemporary popular culture. Catering to a wide audience it has numerous exhibits that cover music, science, literature, fiction, video games, art of fantasy, etc. It also conducts interactive activities, educational programmes and workshops to engage the visitors and empower them. Visit to MoPOP is a must for an incredible experience.

Olympic Sculpture Park is Seattle's Art museum built on an industrial site which was declared to be a contaminated brownfield. The museum was proposed to beautify and transform the polluted land into a green space. Weiss/Manfredi architects worked on the project to create a masterpiece that has been attracting visitors worldwide. Opened in the year 2007, the Olympic Sculpture Park consists of an outdoor sculpture museum displaying marvellous artworks and a beach.

Opened in the year 1977, Seattle Aquarium is a popular tourist attraction. It is run as a part of non-profit organization and is recognized by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). at present it has six main exhibits. Window on Washington Waters exhibit is home to marine life of the state including salmon and rock fish. Life on the Edge is an interesting exhibit where visitors get to explore Washington's shores and inland sea. There is also a pacific coral reef exhibit that showcases sea life around man-made reef. Besides them, there are exhibits showcasing birds in a variety of habitat, sea and river otters and other marine mammals.