MasonSeattle is the birthplace of Starbucks and Boeing. Tourists come here to enjoy the views of the largest metropolis in the northwestern United States, to experience its character and taste the freshest seafood. Spend a week here – the city will find something to surprise you.
Budget hotels can be found in the Seattle suburbs. This option is convenient if you rent a car (the trip to the center will take 20-30 minutes). You will also need a car to travel to natural attractions in the vicinity of the city. The rental price per day starts from 4500 rubles. It is better to stay in the center without personal transport.
Seattle is sometimes called the city of rain for a reason. Late autumn and winter are considered the rainiest seasons of the year. The average temperature in November – March does not rise above +5 ° C.
The most favorable season for traveling in Seattle is from May to September. At this time, the air warms up to +25 ° C.
Seattle combines modern skyscrapers and authentic culture. There are many museums, art objects, parks. In the vicinity you can find mountain hiking trails to volcanoes and lakes. What must be done in the city?
The main attraction of Seattle is the Space Needle Tower. The height of the skyscraper is 184 meters, outwardly it looks like a needle stretching to the sky, and at the very top there is a “flying saucer”. Tourists can visit the restaurant and observation deck, which offer views of the city, bay and mountains. Entrance fee – 35 $ *.
You need to walk around the metropolis for a long time, exploring every corner. Lots of things to do on the Downtown Waterfront. There are fish restaurants, luxury hotels, sea vessels sail along the bay. An aquarium, where you can see fur seals, seals, beavers and other representatives of the fauna, is also located nearby. And at Pier 57, you can find the 53-meter-high Seattle Big Wheel. An ideal place to admire the sea views of the city.
In general, Seattle is a city of parks, there are so many of them that every day you can walk in a new place.
Seattle will also appeal to museum lovers. The largest private aviation museum in the United States is located right at the airport. We also recommend visiting the Pop Culture Museum, which contains celebrity guitars, costumes and movie props. The Seattle Art Museum also has a large exposition – the collection includes artifacts of various cultures and nationalities, the complex also includes the Olympic Sculpture Park.
