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City in Washington, United States

Seattle

Seattle is the most populous city in the U.S.

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state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is the 18th-most populous city in the United States with a population of 784,777 in 2025, while the Seattle metropolitan area at over 4.15 million residents is the 15th-most populous metropolitan area in the nation. The city is the county seat of King County, the most populous county in Washington. Seattle's growth rate of 21.1% between 2010 and 2020 made it one of the country's fastest-growing large cities.

See

Worth seeing

Seattle has a lot to see, be it prominent sights or attractions tucked away in quiet neighborhoods. For more information, look at each district's individual articles. Seattle CityPASS. A discount pass that includes admission to five attractions for half the normal fee combined. You are entitled to up to two visits (within 24 hours) to the Space Needle and a visit to the Seattle Aquarium.

Do

Things to do

Kenmore Air, 950 Westlake Ave N,. 20 minute plane tours over Seattle that are narrated by the pilot, with spectacular views of the city. Tours begin and end at the west side of Lake Union. Reservations required. $99.50 per person.

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    Waterways Cruises

    Cruises on Sat-Sun and sometimes Fri; see schedule online.

Eat

Where to eat

Typical of a big city, Seattle has a diverse range of fare representative of cuisines from around the world. Local chains and hole-in-the-wall restaurants dominate the city's dining atmosphere, and hearty. Prices are expensive by American standards; expect a counter-service lunch to set you back about $20, and a full service restaurant meal to cost a minimum of $30 after tax and tip.

How locals move

Getting around Seattle the local way

  • Get inSeaplane service is available between Seattle and various island destinations throughout Washington state and British Columbia.
  • Get inRenton Municipal Airport (), farther from downtown than Boeing Field but still closer than Sea-Tac Airport, is another option for general aviation, with a sea plane dock at the north end of the airport on Lake Washington known as Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base.
  • Get inAir charter companies fly a variety of private charter aircraft and jets for small groups and individuals.
  • Get inThey serve the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal (18) and Paine Field Airport (8) from both Seaview Transit Center and Everett Station.
  • Get inThe nearest Island Transit stop towards Seattle from Whidbey Island is at the Clinton Ferry Terminal (1, 58, 60).
  • Get inFrom Mt Vernon Skagit Station transfer to 80X to continue to Bellingham or 40x towards the San Juan Ferry Terminal via March's P&R.
  • Get inKitsap Transit operates passenger-only catamaran ferries to Bremerton, Kingston, and Southworth from Pier 50 of the downtown waterfront.
  • Get inWashington State Ferries is still the only transport available for travel to Bainbridge Island.

From Wikivoyage: Seattle, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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