Seattle is the largest Washington city in the Northwest Pacific. The city, sited between Lake Washington and Puget Sound, is covered with lush evergreen trees and encircled by the Olympic and Cascade mountains. Most of the tourist's attractions of this emerald city focus on nature - sharks and coral reefs at Seattle Aquarium, Woodland Park Zoo, white-water rafting along River Skykomish, scuba diving at Puget Sound or climbing Mount Rainier.

Seattle Travel Guide

Sea-Tac International Airport serves as a major domestic hub for West Coast and Northwest destinations. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport also handles frequent flights from trans-Pacific and European airports. You can reach Seattle by train from Portland or Vancouver riding on the Amtrak Cascades. By car Seattle is accessible using the interstate Highway 5 from Boston and Bellevue. Quick Shuttle and BoltBus operate buses frequent between Vancouver and Seattle.
Washington State Ferries and Victoria Clipper offer frequent ferry services into the city. Getting around Seattle is very convenient because of its easily available public transportation run by Sound Transit and King County Metro.

Restaurants in Seattle

Restaurants in Seattle serve a variety of luscious food including American, French, Mexican and Asian cuisines.

Cafe Juanita serves the much-admired North Italian cuisine cooked with organic fresh ingredients.

Cyber Dogs is a popular spot to savour vegetarian hot dogs with coffee in a musical ambience.

Barrio serves innovative and marvellous cocktails along with lip-smacking Mexican cuisine.

Japonessa serves customary Japanese menu with a pinch of Latino finesse.

Sullivan's Steakhouse serves homely seafood, acclaimed steaks along with some dazzling wines.

Ten Mercer serves seasonal cuisines with fabulous wines and classic cocktails.

Attractions in Seattle

Seattle is an admirably wonderful place. There are plenty of attractive destinations that you can visit while visiting Seattle. The Attractions in Seattle include the Seattle Art Museum, Pike Place Market, Ballard Locks, Safeco field, Pacific science centre, Space needle, Woodland park zoo and Seattle waterfront.
Pike Place Market is America's oldest and repeatedly running farmers' market offering handmade crafts and fresh and distinctive foods.

Woodland Park Zoo has been housing more than 100 animals of around 300 varied species since 110 years.

Seattle Aquarium allows you to explore the sea creatures and their underwater world. The Aquarium's exhibits include jellyfish, harbour seals, sea otters and Pacific octopus and coral reef.

Things to do in Seattle

You may love to take a trip down to the Alki Beach which is a popular spot for cyclists, joggers, volleyball players, roller bladers, sun bathers and food lovers.

Stroll along the Discovery Park that provides some overwhelming views. Seattle's largest park overlooks pictorial Puget Sound and Mountain ranges. This isolated park includes sea cliffs, forest groves, open pasture lands, streams, sand dunes and confined tidal beaches.

Enjoy a ride in the Seattle Streetcar that is operating since 2007. Seattle Streetcar connects downtown Seattle to its neighbourhood.