A couple blocks up Capitol Hill, with a water tower that offers a great view after climbing only 114 steps.

In 2000, the Space Needle completed a $20 million revitalization. The year-long project included construction of the Pavilion Level, SpaceBase retail store, SkyCity restaurant, O Deck overhaul, exterior lighting additions, Legacy Light installations, exterior painting and more.

SAM collects and exhibits objects from across cultures, exploring the connections between past and present. Currently the collection consists of approximately 23,000 objects

2 Screens. Built in 1925. Operated by Landmark since 1979. The Harvard Exit Theatre offers Seattle's finest in independent film and foreign language cinema in a cozy atmosphere evocative of the 1920s. Annually, the Harvard Exit is host to the Seattle International Film Festival and the Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.

SIFF's mission is to create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that we foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive.

Its nine acres and more than a century of operation encompass thousands of fascinating stories — tales of immigration, internment, renovation and urban renewal — all that help explain why Pike Place Market is called "The Soul of Seattle."

The Washington State Ferry system is the largest ferry system in the US and the third largest in the world. It's no wonder with all the water we have around here! The Washington ferries system links the Seattle area on the east side of Puget Sound to towns on the Kitsap Peninsula and Olympic Peninsula and to British Columbia in Canada.

The heartbeat of hands-on marine experience and preservation education in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound that surrounds you! Join us in our mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.

The Olympic Sculpture Park has transformed a nine-acre industrial site into open and vibrant green space for art. This new waterfront park gives Seattle residents and visitors the opportunity to 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.

Our mission is to bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community.

Settled in 1852 and burned to the ground in 1889, Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square District features 88 acres of beautifully restored architectural masterpieces, including buildings designed in the Second Renaissance-Revival, Beaux-Arts Classical, and Richardsonian-Romanesque styles... one of the largest collections of unique architecture in the United States.

BILL SPEIDEL'S UNDERGROUND TOUR is a leisurely, guided walking tour beneath Seattle’s sidewalks and streets. As you roam the subterranean passages that once were the main roadways and first-floor storefronts of old downtown Seattle, our guides regale you with the stories our pioneers didn’t want you to hear. It’s history with a twist!

Argosy operates nine vessels providing private and public cruises around the Puget Sound area. Argosy Cruises offers must-see tourist attractions, such as the Lakes, Locks and Harbor Cruises and hosts countless weddings, parties, corporate events and community activities, including the Christmas Ship™ Festival, Jazz Brunch Cruise Series, Murder Mystery Series and other themed and holiday events.

We are the nation's best gathering place. Supported by the people of Seattle, we are home to the finest cultural and educational organizations, sports teams, festivals, community programs and entertainment facilities. We exist to delight and inspire the human spirit in each person and bring us together as a rich and varied community.

Drop in to see extensive permanent collections, exciting international exhibitions, and a diverse lineup of programs.

Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act.

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, built in 1911 and often nicknamed the Ballard Locks, provides a link for boats between the salt water of Puget Sound and the fresh water of the Ship Canal, which connects eastward to Lake Union and Lake Washington.

The Museum of Flight exists to acquire, preserve, and exhibit historically significant air and space artifacts, which provide a foundation for scholarly research, and lifelong learning programs that inspire an interest in and understanding of science, technology, and the humanities.

Experience Music Project Science Fiction Museum EMP|SFM is the place where music meets science fiction. Learn about two popular passions through state-of-the-art exhibitions and hands-on interactives—all under one architecturally amazing roof!

Pacific Science Center inspires a lifelong interest in science, math and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and programs.

The Henry Art Gallery delivers a direct experience of the art of our time.

Located on Seattle’s First Hill, the Frye Art Museum first opened its doors in 1952 as the legacy of Charles and Emma Frye, prominent early-twentieth century Seattle business leaders and art collectors.

MOHAI is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation.

Come to CWB for hands-on maritime experiences using our fleet of historic wooden boats. You can visit us in Seattle or on Camano Island. Our livery (our fleet of boats for rent) operates year-round renting sail and rowboats to the public. We also offer many classes in sailing and other skills for adults and youth as well as one-on-one sailing lessons. Many events happen at The Center for Wooden Boats and you are invited to explore our docks every day of the year.

Fremont is famous for its individual approach, with its city streets plus winding waterfront trail just ripe to explore. Enjoy backstreet walking tours or a trip through the only fair-trade chocolate factory in the country. Fly high on a trapeze (or just watch the professionals). Peruse public art. Make a purchase in an offbeat gallery. Get tickets to an assorted mix of live theater. Rock-out to the local music scene. Or simply make peace in a local park.

Located within the Washington Park Arboretum this is a 3 1/2 acre formal garden designed and constructed under the supervision of world-renowned Japanese garden designer Juki Iida in 1960.

Travelers and local Seattle-ites of all ages love to Ride the Ducks! Our hilarious, Coast Guard-certified maritime captains will take you on an adventure tour of Seattle while they narrate historical information and local folklore, dance to funky music and QUACK you up with jokes and comedy! Then, SPLASH into the water to cruise on Lake Union and view a breath-taking view of the Seattle skyline!

We offer a wide variety of dinner cruises, lunch cruises, food tours, and much more. Discover Seattle on our Seattle Highlights City Tour, or visit the massive Boeing Plant. Travel to Snoqualmie Falls, the Olympic Peninsula, or Mount Rainier.

Boeing Factory Tour and Aviation Center where the wide body 747, 777, 767 and 787 are manufactured and assembled

Hilarious Historic Tour Beneath Seattle's sidewalks in Pioneer Square. A 90 minute guided walking tour.

EverGreen Escapes is the Pacific Northwest’s premier local and sustainable adventure travel company based in Seattle, Washington USA. Few in this magnificent region have had the expertise and passion for offering exclusive adventures, treks and tour options for the responsible, curious and active traveler. Until now…

Seattle Coffee Crawl, Funky Fremont, Seattle Pub Crawl and Scenic Emerald City walking tours

Discover the Future with a Look at the Past "I walk by here every day and I never saw that." Our tour guides hear comments like that on a regular basis, and it speaks to the essence of why Seattle Architecture Foundation (SAF) exists. Through entertaining and informative guided walking tours, SAF awakens people to the profound influence of the built environment surrounding them, and inspires them to get involved in shaping its future.

SIFF's mission is to create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that we foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive. Annually from: LATE MAY, EARLY JUNE

Northwest Folklife creates opportunities for individuals and communities of the Pacific Northwest to celebrate, share and sustain the vitality of folk, ethnic and traditional arts for present and future generations. Northwest Folklife carries out its mission in a variety of ways, most notably through the annual production of the free Northwest Folklife Festival. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Starts just after the Fourth of July with events like Milk Carton Race on Greenlake, the numerous neighborhood parades, the Torchlight Parade and culminating the first weekend of August with the Blue Angles and Hydro-plane Races on Lake Washington.

Bumbershoot®: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival is more than 40 years old. Since 1971, Bumbershoot has drawn artists representing the best in music, film, comedy, spoken word, dance, theatre, performance, and visual arts to the Seattle Center over Labor Day weekend. North America’s largest urban arts festival, Bumbershoot takes place in the heart of the city at the 74-acre Seattle Center. Over 120,000 visitors from near and far spend the weekend reveling in the world of Bumbershoot, experiencing everything from regional favorites to international superstars across all arts disciplines. LABOR DAY WEEKEND

For one weekend out of the year, the hard work and creativity of restaurant owners and their chefs become center stage at the Comcast Bite of Seattle™. The Bite's dedication to the culinary arts is displayed not only by the 50+ Seattle area restaurants and 30+ food product companies that participate in the event, but through other attractions that are created specifically in support of the hospitality industry. MID JULY

Olivar combines Chef Philippe Thomelin's deep roots from growing up in the Loire Valley of France, the influence of his Catalan grandmother and his love of all things Spanish to create dishes that reflect his philosophy of using the freshest, most seasonal seafood, meat and produce to create high quality food in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Specializes in seafood, great view on South Lake Union.

A great steak house on South Lake Union.

A downtown establishment that specializes in Northwest cuisine.

Great Italian

French Cuisine.

Pacific Northwest cuisine served on small and large Thale plates

Italy on Broadway. A very good authentic restaurant with generous portions.

Barrio is community; an approachable and inviting representation of modern Mexico. We feature a menu that takes a unique and modern approach to Mexican inspired cuisine and complement that with cocktails that are creative, classic and Latin focused. The scene is lively as the restaurant thrives off the street energy and relaxed locale of the neighborhoods we are pleased to call our Barrio.

WNBA Champions twice including 2010. The women play in late spring to early fall at Seattle Center Colesium

Our Husky athletes are proud members of the newly expanded summer 2011 and now Pacific 12 Conference.