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Seattle Tourist Information and Seattle Tourism
(Seattle, Washington - WA, USA)



The city of Seattle, Washington (WA) is an appealing tourist destination for overseas visitors and Americans alike and the Seattle skyline is easily recognisable by the Space Needle. Home to the world famous Starbucks coffee shops, which first opened in 1971 in Pike Place Market, Seattle lies between Lake Washington and the Puget Sound waters, with snowcapped-mountains to the west of Seattle.

Seattle is a particularly beautiful city, actively promoting tourism. With many small friendly neighborhoods, combined with modern shopping centers, waterfront restaurants and magnificent skyscrapers, Seattle has much to offer tourists and visitors to the city.




Tourist and tourism information is widely available in Seattle, a city that attracts tourists and visitors from throughout the world. A selection of tourist offices, information bureaus and travel centers are located throughout Seattle and also at Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA), all happy to provide a wealth of tourist information about the area, including attraction opening times, admission charges, information about public transport, maps, restaurants, shopping centers and general Seattle tourism and tourist information.

Hotels in Seattle are widespread, being suitable for both business travelers and tourists staying in Seattle. Spreading out from central Seattle to numerous surrounding districts, many of Seattle's hotels offer impressive waterfront views and easy access to attractions. A selection of hotels can also be found close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), to the south of Seattle. More information on Seattle Hotels.

Seattle contains many world-class tourist attractions, including the breathtaking Seattle Waterfront - featuring a host of maritime industries, seafood restaurants and shops along the piers; Seattle Center - a large cultural center with a popular amusement park; Pike Place Market - with hundreds of shops selling local produce and freshly-caught seafood; Discovery Park - the largest park in Seattle, overlooking the Puget Sound; and the Washington Park Arboretum - with more than 5,500 plant species and home to a vast Japanese maple collection.

Other popular attractions in Seattle include the Space Needle - one of the most famous landmarks in Seattle, built for the 1962 World Fair; the Smith Tower - dating back to 1914, with panoramic views of downtown Seattle; the Boeing Factory - with regular tours showing the famous Boeing airplanes in production; Fisherman's Terminal - containing a number of piers in Seattle's Queen Anne district ; Safeco Field - the stunning new home of the Seattle Mariners Baseball; and Saint James Cathedral - situated in Seattle's First Hill area, overlooking the city. More information on Seattle Tourist Attractions and Seattle Landmarks.


Tourist attractions located close to Seattle include Tillicum Indian Village - situated on Blake Island; Tacoma - a frequent day trip destination; Mount Rainier National Park - an active snowcapped volcano; Mount St. Helens - a striking natural Washington monument with a large volcanic crater; Snoqualmie Falls - nestled in the foothills of the Cascades; Bainbridge and Bremerton Islands across the waters of Puget Sound; Victoria - the capital of British Columbia, Canada, with notable architecture and a rich history; and whale watching - a popular activity in spring, summer and fall, around the San Juan Islands.

Seattle also contains many top museums and art galleries in the center of Seattle, providing interesting information on the history of Seattle and many other exhibitions. Some of the most popular museums and art galleries in Seattle include Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture - a unique state museum filled with Seattle history; the Experience Music Project Museum (EMP) - featuring stunning architecture and rock 'n' roll memorabilia; Seattle's Museum of Flight - with many enormous aircraft and spacecraft; the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame - the only museum in USA dedicated to science fiction; the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) - home to more than 21,000 items including paintings, sculptures and art work from all over the world; and the Henry Art Gallery - a renowned museum housing modern and contemporary arts. More information on Seattle Museums and Seattle Art Galleries.

Seattle Airports Guide - useful Seattle Airport (SEA) information.

More Seattle Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Location: King County, Washington (WA)
• Status: city, county seat
• Area: approximately 84 square miles / 218 square kilometers
• Population: approximately 564,000
• Language: American English
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Time zone: GMT - 8 hours Pacific Standard Time (daylight saving time is observed)
• Country dialing code: +1
• Telephone area code: 206 253 or 425
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: 8ºC / 46ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 23ºC / 73ºF

 
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