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Kerry Park
As featured in 3 days in Seattle and 1 other guide
Ollie #1 of 209 attractions in Seattle
5 of 5 stars 186 reviews
Owner description: For one of the best views of Seattle head to Kerry Park, a small park located on the south side of Queen Anne Hill.  A photo from here is Seattle...... more » Owner description: For one of the best views of Seattle head to Kerry Park, a small park located on the south side of Queen Anne Hill.  A photo from here is Seattle postcard-perfect, featuring ferries crossing Elliott Bay, the city skyline with the Space Needle in the forefront and, if weather conditions are favorable, a view of Mt. Rainier. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Museum of Flight
As featured in 3 days in Seattle and 1 other guide
Ollie #2 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 447 reviews

The Museum of Flight is an expansive facility filled with all things related to flight.    From the first primitive glider designed by the Wright brothers to the stealthy... more »

Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  12.0 km from city centre
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Seattle Symphony
Ollie #3 of 209 attractions in Seattle
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Take a break and take in some Bach or Berlioz here.
Attraction type  Symphonies
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Pike Place Market
As featured in 3 days in Seattle and 1 other guide
Ollie #4 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 1,760 reviews

Pike Place Market, an open-air shopping haven and Seattle institution, is a must-see for first time and return visitors alike.  Be prepared for large crowds on the weekends and... more »

Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Discovery Park
As featured in Seattle for free
Ollie #5 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
You can get lost happily among the thickets, nature trails, beaches and bluffs of this 534-acre park.
Attraction type  Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  6.0 km from city centre
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Washington State Ferries
As featured in 3 days in Seattle
Ollie #6 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 463 reviews

Any visit to Seattle that doesn't include even a short ferry trip is one that left out a real experience. Because of its geography, Seattle relies on the State ferry system to... more »

Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats; Public Transportation Systems
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Safeco Field
As featured in 3 days in Seattle
Ollie #7 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 212 reviews

If you are a baseball fan don't miss this tour.  The tour will take you to places such as the visitor's locker room, presidential suite, press box, press conference room, dugout... more »

Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields; Sports Complexes
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
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Kubota Gardens
Ollie #8 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  8.9 km from city centre
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Seattle Public Library
Ollie #9 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 153 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Theo Chocolate
Ollie #10 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 112 reviews
Attraction type  Factory Tours; Speciality Shops
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
As featured in Seattle for free
Ollie #11 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 201 reviews
Owner description: The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (locally known as the Ballard Locks) is a waterway system that connects the saltwater of the Puget Sound to the fresh...... more » Owner description: The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (locally known as the Ballard Locks) is a waterway system that connects the saltwater of the Puget Sound to the fresh water of the Ship Canal, which sits about 20 feet above sea level.  Boats enter the locks, the gates close and the water rises or falls to the level of the destination waterway.  Watching boats pass through the locks, exploring the 7 acres of botanical gardens and looking for fish on the fish ladder is fun and free entertainment that draws locals and tourists alike. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Bodies of Water
Distance  6.3 km from city centre
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University of Washington
As featured in Seattle off the beaten path
Ollie #12 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 91 reviews

Cherry blossoms in the Arts and Sciences Quad next to Suzzallo Library are not to be missed. See them March 3-13 or so this year (2010, and normally, the second or third week of... more »

Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  4.5 km from city centre
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Volunteer Park Conservatory
Ollie #13 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Owner description: Five houses on the conservatory represent five distinct environments, from jungle to desert. Theres also a Cactus House, a Fern House and a Bromeliad...... more » Owner description: Five houses on the conservatory represent five distinct environments, from jungle to desert. Theres also a Cactus House, a Fern House and a Bromeliad House. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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Green Lake Park
As featured in Seattle for young kids
Ollie #14 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Swim or paddleboat in this scenic park lake.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  6.8 km from city centre
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Woodland Park Zoo
As featured in Seattle for young kids
Ollie #15 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 254 reviews
Owner description: Nationally award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is a 92-acre zoological garden featuring more than 1,000 animals representing nearly 300 species from...... more » Owner description: Nationally award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is a 92-acre zoological garden featuring more than 1,000 animals representing nearly 300 species from around the world. New exhibits include Zoomazium, an indoor, nature-themed play space for kids, and our award-winning Humboldt penguin exhibit, replicating the desert coasts of their native Peru. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  5.4 km from city centre
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Seattle Seaplanes
As featured in Seattle off the beaten path
Ollie #16 of 209 attractions in Seattle
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: For over 30 years Seattle Seaplanes has proudly operated on Lake Union, just minutes from downtown Seattle.Our pilots have logged more than 20,000...... more » Owner description: For over 30 years Seattle Seaplanes has proudly operated on Lake Union, just minutes from downtown Seattle.Our pilots have logged more than 20,000 hours of flying time and countless water landings.At Seattle Seaplanes, we take pride in our high standards of service! Our experience and enthusiasm will be evident when you choose to fly with us. We're ready to take you there.The entire Seattle Seaplanes crew look forward to welcoming you on-board our seaplanes! « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Teatro ZinZanni
Ollie #17 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews
Attraction type  Dinner Theatres
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Benaroya Hall
Ollie #18 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
The new home of the Seattle Symphony.
Attraction type  Symphonies
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Seattle Art Museum
Ollie #19 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 243 reviews
This post-modern structure houses an impressive and eclectic collection.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
As featured in Seattle off the beaten path and 1 other guide
Ollie #20 of 209 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 69 reviews
Owner description: This national park is really a free museum that documents Seattle history, from the fire that burned it down to the gold rush that helped build it up....... more » Owner description: This national park is really a free museum that documents Seattle history, from the fire that burned it down to the gold rush that helped build it up. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
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