First time in Seattle? No problem, let me show you what places you should not miss while you are there. I have categorized the places into -- Must go, Should go, and Maybe if you have time.
Must go!
Pike Place Market
While you are in downtown Seattle you must go to PikePlace Market, it is very much like farmer's market. They sell all kinds of food, fruits and vegetables, tables overflowing with fresh floral bouquets, and booth after booth selling all manner of locally made jewelry, clothing, and gifts.
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Foodies
a) My favorite store in the Pike Place Market is the Pike Place Chowder, their chowder is the bomb! However, you should be there at 11 am when they open or you will suffer from a long line of people waiting.
b) The store right next to the Chowder is the Rachel's Ginger Beer. They have a very unique taste of drinks, and most important it is good. It is good to have a cup of that right after your chowder, go try it yourself.
Columbia Center - Sky View Observatory
This is the tallest building in Seattle, and it is the 24th tallest building in the United States. Go up to floor 73 for the Sky View Observatory. Their ticket cost $14.75 for adults and $9.75 for children and students with a student ID. It is totally worth the money and they allow you to re-enter for the same day, so if you were there in the afternoon you can go back to the night view as well no additional cost.
University of Washington
This place is truly beautiful and gorgeous, the University has three campuses: the oldest and largest in the University District of Seattle and two others in Tacoma and Bothell. UW occupies over 500 buildings, with over 20 million gross square footage of space, including the University of Washington Plaza, the 325-foot (99 m) UW Tower, over 26 university libraries, as well as numerous conference centers.
Kerry Park
This park can give you the whole view of downtown Seattle; the park was one of the many stops on the finale episode of the third season of The Amazing Race. The park was also featured as the opening scene in the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You. In Frasier, the view from Frasier's apartment is, in fact, a photograph taken from the ledge in the park.
Should Go!
Space Needle
After all, this is the landmark of Seattle, Visitors can reach the top of the Space Needle by elevators that travel at 10 miles per hour (4.5 m/s). The trip takes 41 seconds. On windy days, the elevators slow to 5 miles per hour (2.2 m/s). On April 19, 1999, the city's Landmarks Preservation Board designated it a historic landmark. Their general admission is $26, and you have a maximum of 3 hours to stay up there.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
This is a garden that everything is made out of glass, which is really cool. They even light up at night, their general admission is $29 and children between 5-12 is $18. They have the save $10 before the 10 am rule if you visit before 10 am your general admission will be $19, however, that does not apply to children.
Seattle Center Monorail
Hop on the Seattle Center Monorail for a 2-minute ride which will take you around downtown. This is also a great option for shuttling between the downtown shopping core and the many attractions at Seattle Center, the Seattle Center Monorail is a fun and retro way to go! It only cost $2.50 same cost as taking a bus, so why not enjoy the view?
Pacific Science Center
As the name says it, it is a Science Center. Like many museums, Pacific Science Center creates, builds and rents many traveling exhibits available for school group field trips and the public. It also offers year-round youth, teen, family and adult programs, including summer camps in various Puget Sound locations, science-themed 21+ events and research weekends. Their general admission is $27.75 for adults and $20.75 for Youth (6-15).
Maybe if you have time!
Central Public Library
This Library is one of the best looking Library I have ever seen. The Seattle Public Library's Central Library is the flagship library of The Seattle Public Library system. The 11-story glass and steel building in downtown Seattle, Washington was opened to the public on Sunday, May 23, 2004.
Seattle Aquarium
If you were looking for some time to kill you may consider this one. The Seattle Aquarium is a public aquarium opened in 1977 and located on Pier 59 on the Elliott Bay waterfront in Seattle, Washington, USA. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Their general admission is $29.95 and $19.95 for Youth (ages 4-12).
That's it guys, please comment below to share your favorite places in Seattle!
