About Seattle
The Seattle area is known for its scenic beauty, temperate climate, and abundant
cultural and recreational opportunities. Visitors to Seattle are pleased that
Seattle is such a compact, walkable city. Acres of city parks and miles of
recreational trails show off Seattle's civic pride. The Olympic Mountains
to the west and the Cascade range to the east provide a spectacular setting
for the city.
For information about the countless opportunities for recreation and exploration
in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, please visit the
City of Seattle Visitors homepage or see the Washington
State Tourism Guide.
Seattle Times Articles
"One day in Seattle: How to see the top spots" - Seattle Times, Friday, May 5, 2006
"More Seattle must-dos" - Seattle Times, Friday, May 12, 2006
Historic cobblestone streets lead to Seattle's Pike Place Market, one of the last remaining working farmer's markets in the country.
Photo: Jason Beard
The University of Washington's Husky Stadium hosts 72,000 fans for a sunny Saturday football game.
Photo: Mary Levin
Washington State Ferries are one of the state's top visitor attractions for both pedestrians and car travelers.
Photo: Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau
Parasailing on Puget Sound, with SAFECO Field and the Qwest Field in the background.
Photo: Tim Thompson
The University of Washington's campus offers scenic views and beautiful examples of Collegiate Gothic architecture.
Photo: University of Washington
Seattle's downtown skyline is dramatically lit at dusk.
Photo: Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau
A classic view of the Seattle skyline from Queen Anne, with the Space Needle in the foreground and Mt. Rainier in the distance.
Photo: Jason Beard
Mt. Rainier, at 14,411 feet, is the dramatic backdrop to Seattle's Elliott Bay.
Photo: Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau
Boats move in and out of the Bell Harbor Marina, with the Seattle skyline as a backdrop.
Photo: Tim Thompson
At 605 feet, the Seattle Space Needle towers over the Experience Music Project on the Seattle Center grounds.
Photo: Tim Thompson
Located in the center of downtown Seattle, Westlake Center features over 70 boutiques and eateries. During the spring and summer, its colorful plaza is a place for people to linger and take in the sights and sounds of the city.
Photo: Tim Thompson
Seattle's lively and dynamic waterfront offers sightseeing, dining and shopping galore.
Photo: Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau
A Washington State Ferry glides across Puget Sound with the historic Smith Tower in the background. The Smith Tower was Seattle's first skyscraper, opening on July 4, 1914.
Photo: Tim Thompson
Historic Pioneer Square is Seattle's oldest residential area, now a major visitor attraction with restaurants, galleries and lively clubs.
Photo: Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau
30th National Medicinal Chemistry Symposium