Cuisine
Local Favorite: Seafood Chowder
New England is famous for its clam chowder, and the Pacific Northwest has its own version of the soup that is served up in Seattle. Seattle's seafood chowder uses loads of bacon, locally sourced seafood, and massive chunks of chopped potatoes. The seafood added to the chowder depends on the chef and restaurant you choose to dine in. You may find some with salmon, rockfish, or perhaps crab. A hearty bowl of seafood chowder is the perfect meal on a cold, wet Seattle day or throughout those cooler winter months. Seattle's Pike Place claims to serve up the city's best chowder.Restaurants
Landmarks
Space Needle
Pike Place Market
Museum of Pop Culture
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Great Wheel
Fremont Troll
Alki Beach
Top Tourist Attractions
Seattle Space Needle
The Space Needle is the signature symbol of Seattle. The iconic landmark was constructed in 1962 for the World’s Fair. Since it was built, it has become Seattle’s most popular tourist attraction. The Space Needle is 605 ft tall and at one time was America’s tallest structure west of the Mississippi River.
Visitors can travel to the Space Needle’s observation deck for unparalleled 360-degree views of Seattle and the surrounding area. You can see out into Elliott Bay and spot Mount Ranier from the top of the Space Needle.
America’s Car Museum
Located just a stone’s throw from Seattle in Tacoma is America’s Car Museum. The museum opened in 2012 and showcases 350 automobiles for visitors to view and learn about.
A large portion of the cars on display in the museum was donated by the family of Harold LeMay. LeMay was a local entrepreneur and a longtime car collector.
America’s Car Museum is home to unique exhibits displaying a variety of cars from classic automobiles to power vehicles. A trip to the museum isn’t just a stroll down memory lane but a lesson on the great cars that traversed America’s highways and byways. The museum hosts a variety of events and temporary displays throughout the year.
Discovery Park
Discovery Park is Seattle’s largest greenspace and a retreat for locals from the city. The park contains hiking and running trails that span 11.81 miles. Discovery Park sticks out into Puget Sound and takes visitors to the very edge of Washington state and the bay.
Visitors will find diverse landscapes including forests, fields, and beaches. Discovery Park is also home to a wide range of animals and plants. The large park is a must-see for any nature lover or outdoor activity enthusiast.
Festivals and Concerts
Seattle has had a long history with music. It was the birthplace of grunge and home to legendary bands including Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam.
Thanks to the large number of world-famous bands that call Seattle home, the city hosts concerts throughout the year. Whether local bands or world-renowned touring acts, Seattle’s residents are able to hear some of the best music made today on a regular basis. You can find great local Seattle bands playing in clubs and bars across the city while major touring acts play at the large arenas and venues.
Along with concerts, Seattle is famous for its festivals. Seattle has multiple festivals per month and there is always something going on. From film festivals such as the Jewish Film Festival to the Wooden Boat Festival, there are events for everyone.
Museum of Flight
Seattle was the birthplace of the Boeing Company and the city has long had a connection to aviation. The Seattle Museum of Flight contains an unbelievable number of exhibits and airplanes to view. Two of the most popular items on display are a Concorde and the original Air Force One.
The museum has a dedicated wing for airplanes from World War I and II. There, you will find an array of fighter planes that saw battle. The military wing also has plenty of interesting true-life stories from soldiers who fought in both wars.
Xtreme Xperience
Xtreme Xperience gives drivers the chance to get behind the wheels of exotic cars and drive around real racetracks. The Xtreme Xperience Seattle takes place just once a year at Pacific Raceways. The racetrack, which is just outside of Seattle, offers plenty of great twists, turns, and chicanes for drivers to speed around.
Which cars are available to drive at the Xtreme Xperience? You can choose from Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Porsches, and discover just how each handles. The Xtreme Xperience’s expert instructors will teach you how to drive the racing line as you learn to handle a supercar on a racetrack.
Seattle is a port city and industrial hub. Today, it is a popular tourist city thanks to its great landmarks, museums, and culture. If you fancy an America city getaway that is different from your typical destination, Seattle offers everything and more for you to explore.
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