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Things to do in Seattle, Washington - Seattle Attractions

• Space Needle
  The Space Needle is no ordinary attraction here in Seattle. This particular attraction climbs 520 feet into the air! Go up to the observation deck and see some of the most spectacular views of the city and surrounding areas. You also have the chance to eat a great meal atop the building at the tower's rotating restaurant. The restaurant is an elegant environment which makes one complete orbit an hour.

• Museum of Flight
  Visitors to this museum have the chance to look at all types of different aircrafts. Take a walk through the first presidential jet, be the pilot of an imaginary jet in the traffic control tower, or you could even ride a NASA flight simulator. This premier aviation museum offer interactive exhibits for every age, and even toddlers!

• Seattle Aquarium
  In addition to having interesting exhibits as would any aquarium would have, the Seattle Aquarium also offers whale watching cruises along the San Juan Islands. A great place for young children as the aquarium offers lots of different things they could play with, and also a hands on pool where they could touch the sea life. It is also recommended to check out the panoramic aquarium and the feeding of the animals

• Discovery Park
  On your next visit to Seattle, make sure to stop by Discovery Park. Come here and get lost happily in the 534-acre park. Enjoy the thickets, nature trails, beaches and the bluffs of Discover Park. A good little taste of the unspoiled Pacific North West. The beach is almost never crowded, the light house is idyllic and the view of the Mountain, and the skyline is the best in town.

• Woodland Park Zoo
  The Woodland Park Zoo has been voted as one of the ten best zoos in the United States. Come here and enjoy the exhibits and a huge variety of animals. Seasonal pony rides, snakes, and flesh-eating piranhas are just a few examples of what is offered by this promising zoo. Bit hits also include the butterfly garden, and the aviary, but these exhibits require a separate admission charge once you are in the zoo. To have a better experience, you could even bring a picnic lunch. Closely located near the north gate, is a large grassy area perfect for a picnic.

• Odyssey, The Maritime Discovery Center
  Learn how to pilot a cargo ship here at the Odyssey. You could also even learn what a longshoreman does and how ferries are built in this kid-friendly museum. Students and kids will have the chance to experience fun adventures up, close, and personal. From pedaling a full-size propeller and learning the physics behind propulsion, to hauling in fish aboard the kid skiff. So come along and visit the Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center, an exciting community resource and visitor attraction in Seattle.

• Ballard District
  Ballard is an eclectic and artsy district of Seattle. Here you will find the best of what Seattle once was, and a glimpse of what it could be. The District is full of locally owned boutique shops, pubs, restaurants, and waterfront parks. It is a must see for tourists, as well as people from all over the area. The Ballard District, "Seattle's essence in just a few city blocks."

• Bank of America Tower
  This tower was first known as the Columbia Seafirst Center. It being the tallest building in Seattle, with more lawyers in its 76 floors than in all of Japan, this building was destined to attract tourists and people from all around. The observation deck hosts a great view of Seattle and its surroundings. On a clear day, it is said that you can see all the way to Tacoma. Visit the tower, to get a different look at Seattle, 76 floors up.

• Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum
  Visitors learn about the vast transitions in law enforcement since the 1860s through historical displays, hands-on exhibits and interactive learning areas for children and adults. Visitors can see an interesting collection of antique firearms, badges, uniforms, photographs and other documentation. This museum is a unique and interesting aspect of history.