If you are looking for some more adventure, see below some of our favorite things to do in and around .

Hiking and mountains Mt. Rainier Make a day trip to Mount Rainier, the icon looming on the horizon with a peak of 14,416-feet. It’s a 2.5-hour drive to this active volcano, with many tour operators offering guided tours. Olympic National Park A 2.5-hour drive from Seattle and named for Mount Olympus. It has luminous peaks, lush rain forests, and a stretch of wild beaches all contained on a peninsula which you can see from .

Snoqualmie Falls 40 minutes from downtown Seattle, Snoqualmie Falls is one of state’s most popular scenic attractions. At the falls, you will find a two-acre park, gift shop, observation deck, the Salish Lodge and the famous 270-foot waterfall.

Trail listing This link shows the extensive listing of trails in Seattle and surrounding communities. Click on Trail features & ratings or mileage & elevation to narrow down your search.

Museums and the Arts Seattle Art Museum The light-filled galleries invite you to wander through global art collections, temporary installations, and special exhibitions from around the world. SAM is open 10am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday. Olympic Sculpture Park Experience a variety of sculpture in an outdoor setting while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. Admission is free. Museum of Flight This is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world. It is open daily from 10am until 5pm and is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Seattle. MoPOP The Museum of Pop Culture is a leading-edge nonprofit museum, dedicated to the ideas and risk-taking that fuel contemporary popular culture.

Museums and the Arts (continued) Chihuly Garden & Glass This visually stunning, unique setting includes an eight-gallery exhibition surrounded by landscaped Garden and Glasshouse. Museum of History and Industry Learn about the rich history and culture of the Puget Sound region at Seattle’s premier regional history museum. Open daily 10am-5pm. Seattle Symphony The Grammy award- and Emmy award-winning ensemble performs the works of masters and cross-genre collaborations. Pacific Northwest Ballet Widely recognized as one of the country’s premiere regional dance company. Sporting events Seattle Mariners. The Mariners are in town May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd if you want to catch a game!

Get on the water! Argosy Cruises One of the cruises will allow you to see a little bit of everything on the narrated Locks Cruise from Argosy Cruises, which starts in Elliott Bay and ends in Lake Union. Along the way, the ship passes through the Ballard Locks, which raise and lower to allow passage of vessels from salt water to freshwater. San Juan Islands Lopez, Orcas, Shaw and San Juan Island/Friday Harbor offer a variety of activities and plenty to do for an overnight stay. You can take a seaplane or a Ferry from Anacortes (1.5 hours from downtown Seattle). Click for a listing of all Washington State Ferries where you can visit other islands. Agua Verde and Paddle Club You can rent a kayak and explore the floating homes of Portage Bay, the lily pads of the Washington Park Arboretum, or the unique architecture of Gas Works Park.

Area attractions Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, this is a 605-foot tall icon of the Seattle skyline. Views from the observation level feature Elliott Bay, Cascade Mountains and weather permitting, Mount Rainier. Pike Place Market Seattle’s original farmer’s market, established in 1907 is a must see! Seattle Great Wheel One of the largest Ferris wheels in North America! Sky View Observatory The Sky View Observatory is located on the 73rd floor of . At nearly 1,000 feet it offers the tallest public viewing area in the Pacific Northwest with 360-degree panoramic views. Smith Tower Built in 1914, this was Seattle’s original and was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. Woodinville area wineries A 30-minute drive from downtown Seattle, Woodinville is a wine mecca.

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