Seattle is a city where Starbucks and Boeing were born. Tourists come here to enjoy the views of the largest metropolis in the north-west of the United States, feel its character and taste the freshest seafood. Spent a week here – the city will find how to surprise you.
Where is it and how to get
Seattle is located in Washington, to the border with Canada – less than 200 km. Not being the capital, it is the largest city in the region. Often it is called “emerald” – all thanks to dense evergreen forests around.
This place has gained popularity because of the port, which is one of the ten largest in the United States. And if earlier the main classes of the townspeople were associated with the sea, now Seattle is one of the main IT-city of the world-here are the headquarters of Amazon, Expedia Group and other large companies.
There are no direct flights from Russia to Seattle. You will have to get with transfers. The cost of tickets starts from 38,000 rubles in both directions. Travel time is from 15 hours.
Where to live
Budget hotels can be found in the suburbs of Seattle. This option is convenient if you rent a car (a trip to the center takes 20-30 minutes). The car will also be needed to go through natural attractions in the vicinity of the city. The cost of rent per day starts from 4,500 rubles. It is better to stop without personal transport in the center.
Good budget options:
- Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle – from 3100 rubles per night*
- Travelodge by Wyndham Seattle by the Space Needle – from 6400 rubles per night*
- Courtyard Seattle Downtown / Pioneer Square – from 7600 rubles per night*
When it is better to come
Seattle is not in vain sometimes called the city of rain. Late autumn and winter are considered the most rainy seasons. The average temperature in November -March does not rise above +5 ° C.
The most favorable season for traveling through Seattle is from May to September. At this time, air warms up to +25 ° C.
What to do
Seattle combines modern skyscrapers and authentic culture. There are many museums, art objects, parks. In the vicinity, you can find pedestrian mountain trails to volcanoes and lakes. What should be done in the city?
To study the sights
The main attraction of Seattle was recognized as the tower Space Needle. 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 a restaurant and an observation deck, from where a view of the city, bay and mountains opens. The cost of the entrance is $ 35*.
You need to walk for a long time in the metropolis, studying every corner. A lot of interesting things on Dauntown embankment. There are fish restaurants, chic hotels, sea vessels walk along the bay. AquariumWhere you can see sea seals, seals, beavers and other representatives of the fauna, is also located nearby. And on the pier No. 57 you can find A large wheel of Seattle 53 meters high. An ideal place to admire the city’s marine panoramas.
After a walk along the embankment, go to Columbia Center – The highest skyscraper of the metropolis. In the same area, pay attention Central Library In the futuristic style.
In the city you can find corners with different cultures. Asian enthusiasts, for example, can go to Chinatown. If this is not enough, study Japanese garden, southern Washington Park.
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 appeal to museum lovers. The largest private in the USA is located right at the airport Aviation Museum. We also advise you to visit Museum of Pop CultureWhere are the guitars of celebrities, costumes and details from the cinema. It has a large exposure and Art Museum of Seattle – The collection presents artifacts of various cultures and nationalities, the complex also includes Olympic sculpture park.
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Visit the market and try pies
Pike Place Market – The oldest market on the continent. Here you can find everything: from freshly puffed fish to cheese and bread. Tourists come here not only for shopping, but also for beautiful views. Neat shelves involuntarily force visitors to purchase goods. The sellers themselves have long become cult. They came up with an interesting move to remember and attract tourists. The “Flying Fish” show gained fame throughout America. The essence is simple: sellers throw fish to each other, accompanying such a game with screams. If the dexterity of the hands allows, the visitors themselves can participate in the view. It is better to come to the market to the opening itself – at 7 in the morning.
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It was on the territory of the market in 1971 that the first coffee shop earned Starbucks. The place is still preserved – you will not surprise anyone, but everyone wants to touch the historical corner.
On the territory of the market are also located Russian kitchen establishments founded by immigrants from our country. Finding them is simple – passing by signs with the inscription “Pies, pies” is almost impossible.
Honor the memory of great musicians
The city is inextricably linked with two musicians – Jim Hendrix and Kurt Cobain. The Great Hendricks was born in Seattle. Not so long ago he was erected a monument on 1604 Broadway.
Another legend is the soloist of the Nirvana group. A few months before his death, Kurt Cobain acquired a house in Seattle, where a tragic event happened. Fans continue to come here on the birthday and death of the musician. You will find the house at the address 171 Lake Washington Blvd E.
To study street art
Seattle is a creative and creative city. Here you can find unusual details and stylish solutions everywhere. If you love everything bright and memorable, you are definitely here.
The most contradictory attraction of the city – Wall of chewing gum. It is located in the Pike Place market. It all began in 1993, when students, standing in line in the theater, decided to have fun and pasted chewing gum on the wall. Locals and tourists continued to leave elastic bands on neighboring buildings. The most unusual area of the city is Fremont, for a long time it was even called the capital of counter -culture and the Republic of Artists, but the inhabitants dubbed the “center of the universe.” The main object – Fremont Trollsettled under the bridge. There is also a statue here Vladimir Lenin. Often it is here that festivals and holidays take place: a parade of cyclists without clothes, which is arranged on the day of the summer solstice, and others.
Go on a hike
Seattle is surrounded by mountains and national parks. Be sure to rent a car at the weekend and go out of town on a small campaign. The most popular areas:
Volcano Rhinir. Tourists can pass light trekking per day, admiring the peak of the highest mountain in the north-west of the Pacific Ocean. The 10-hour route is best suited for this.
Olympic National Park. There are mountains, sandy beaches, and even tropical forests. Tourists can stay at camping at night or rent a cottage. Read more on the official website.
Northern TOAskad. It is located two hours from Seattle. The ski resort is opened here, where Americans and Canadians like to come. The park got its name thanks to the high cascading mountains.
Seattle is an underestimated city where industry and art were mixed, future and past. There are not many tourists here as in Los Angeles or New York, but the metropolis will definitely be able to surprise you with culture and nature.
*Prices are valid at the time of publication
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