TripSmithSeattle
A curated guide to Seattle, United States: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Discovery Park 4.8★ (8,300 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kerry Park 4.8★ (19,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- The Museum of Flight 4.8★ (18,000 reviews) · Museum
- Washington Park Arboretum 4.8★ (8,200 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Chihuly Garden and Glass 4.7★ (25,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center 4.7★ (3,800 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Space Needle 4.6★ (58,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- The Seattle Great Wheel 4.6★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- The Pink Door 4.6★ (7,200 reviews) · Italian
- Storyville Coffee Pike Place 4.6★ (3,100 reviews) · Coffee shop
- The Butcher's Table 4.5★ (2,300 reviews) · Steak
- Bacco Cafe 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Anchorhead Coffee 4.6★ (1,900 reviews) · Coffee shop
- The 5 Point Cafe 4.3★ (8,800 reviews) · Diner
- Mintish Coffee House 5.0★ (1,100 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Lighthouse Roasters 4.8★ (955 reviews) · Coffee roastery
Where to drink
- Diller Room 4.6★ (2,300 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Old Stove Brewing Co — Pike Place 4.5★ (5,500 reviews) · Brewpub
- Unicorn 4.4★ (4,100 reviews) · Bar
- canon 4.4★ (1,700 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Radiator Whiskey 4.7★ (1,400 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Discovery Park
- Afternoon: Washington Park Arboretum
- Dinner: The Pink Door
- Nightcap: Diller Room
Day 2
- Morning: Kerry Park
- Afternoon: Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Dinner: Storyville Coffee Pike Place
- Nightcap: Old Stove Brewing Co — Pike Place
Day 3
- Morning: The Museum of Flight
- Afternoon: Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center
- Dinner: The Butcher's Table
- Nightcap: Unicorn
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Seattle?
With 25 notable sights and 20 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.