Seattle may be famous for being the setting of that Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan movie, and for that flying saucer-like building. Seattle has many attractions to draw visitors, as well. Travel to Seattle and check it out for yourself.
Family Fun
The Seattle Children’s Museum offers many interactive exhibits and activities that kids will definitely enjoy, such as Go Figure! a larger-than-life book experience which takes you inside some of kids’ favorite books Goldilocks, Arthur's Pet Business, Frog and Toad are Friends and The Doorbell Rang; The DiscoveryBay is reserved for tiny tots. Designed for toddling and touching, your little tyke can see real fish swim around in the aquarium, play peek-a-boo in the seaweed or make splash in the water table.
At the Seattle Aquarium, kids and adults alike can experience the marine life up-close. Hear the call of orca whales, see the glow of jelly fish or watch sea otters play around. You can also bring your toddlers for some unstructured marine life-themed play time, puppets, painting and more.
Seattle Arts and Culture
The Seattle art scene is flourishing. Check out the ARF – Artists Republic Of Fremont, a group of local artists celebrating Seattle Art. ARF also stands for Artists Resource on Fire - yes fire. The group collects information on artists who work with fire as an art form to provide people with a better understanding of ways to use this exciting - and dangerous medium!
The Nordic Heritage Museum, located in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, showcases life-like dioramas depicting the journey of Nordic voyagers to the New World and their life – skills, traditions, and bonds – once they settled here.
"Experience the Music Project" is dedicated to the exploration of innovation and creativity in pop music. The EMP combines interactive exhibitions with the latest technology to capture and reflect the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll, its roots in jazz, soul, gospel, country, and the blues, as well as rock’s influence on hip-hop, punk, and other newer genres. Visit the EMP Building and see rare memorabilia of legendary artists and find out all about music’s creative process by listening to artists tell their stories.
Seattle Space Needle
The Space Needle is Seattle’s icon. Your Seattle visit just isn’t complete if you don’t visit this spectacular building. The Space Needle offers interactive exhibits that let you experience the city in the most high-tech way possible! Visit the SkyQ and you’ll have Seattle right in your hands – literally. It your rather see the actual sights than see them from a high-tech gadget, go to O Deck and see the city at your feet. Want to hold the most important event of your life a hundred feet in the air? Go ahead; the SkyLine is at your disposal. The SkyLine offers more than fresh foods, they also offer fresh views. Yes, the restaurant revolves 360 degrees, giving you a different view of the city for every course of your meal. Talk about revolutionary! For some out-of-this-world shopping, visit Space Base at the bottom of the needle. Space base offers the best gifts, cards, jewelry, and apparel.