Seattle attractions are some of the rare treasures of America. Thousands of travelers come to Seattle to experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest region, its mild climate and the rich natural backdrop of the city. The tourist attractions of Seattle serve dual purpose of entertaining and educating the visitors. The science centers, universities, zoos, art galleries, museums, parks and enormous shopping plazas are much desired destinations for the tourists visiting the city from around the globe. Seattle is a well maintained city with excellent public transportation system. Every tourist destination in Seattle is easily accessible from any corner of the city.
Tourist Attractions in Seattle
Some of the most popular hot spots in Seattle are as follows:
- Pike Place Market is the largest and oldest public market in Seattle. This market is situated just above the Seattle waterfront at Pike Street. It is one of the 'must see' tourist destinations of Seattle with more than 9 million tourists visiting every year. The market comprises almost 600 stores selling fresh vegetables and seafood, numerous food bars, cafes, restaurants, crafts shops and art galleries. Pike Place Market also houses the internationally famous Starbucks coffee store.
- Seattle Center is a unique region in Seattle established as the site for Seattle World's Fair of 1962. It is a 74-acre complex housing the Seattle Opera, the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Repertory, Key Arena, Pacific Science Center and the outstanding Space Needle. Visitors gather here to experience IMAX movies, community events, laser shows and also for dining at the great restaurants and bars.
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Pacific Science Center is located at the Second Avenue N in Seattle. The 5 buildings within the campus include an auditorium for interactive science exhibitions, 2 IMAX theaters - one is equipped with the latest IMAX 3D technology, a Butterfly House and a planetarium. Special events like laser light shows attract thousands of viewers from allover the world.
The Seattle Aquarium is a wonderful place for marine exhibitions and adventure tours.
The long trails through the forest area of the Discovery Park are ideal for walking and jogging. The panoramic view of grassy meadows surrounded by steep sea cliffs can be viewed from this park.
The Woodland Park Zoo is the perfect destination for wildlife and safari lovers. Many tours are conducted and offer detailed demonstration of the conservatory.
The Seattle Waterfront features well planned docks and harbors jutting into the Elliot Bay. This place is a prime seat for maritime industries, shops and excellent restaurants. Tourists can witness the arrival and dispatch of goods and commodities at the waterfront.
Seattle Art Museum showcases a permanent display of Asian, Northwest Coast Native American and native African artworks along with other international works.
Experience Music Project in the Seattle Center Campus offers excellent music experiences for people of all ages. Numerous music festivals and events are held here.
There are many more places in Seattle worth visiting. Photographic Center Northwest, Tillicum Indian Village, Children’s Museum, Pioneer Square, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture are some more tourist attractions of Seattle. Seattle Attractions allure visitors from various parts of the world, ensuring a lifetime experience for visitors of all age group.
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