USA · Pacific NW
Seattle
Coffee, craft beer, mountains, and ferries — Pacific Northwest perfection
Seattle sits on an isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, with the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Cascades to the east. It's a city that outsizes its reputation — world-class food markets, a thriving music scene, and day-trip access to some of the most dramatic nature in the continental US. The rain is overstated; summers are genuinely spectacular.
Budget/day
$110–$185
Best time
June, July, August, September
Currency
USD
US Visa
Visa required
Top things to do in Seattle
- Browse Pike Place Market at 8am before crowds — watch the fish throw, grab chowder
- Hike Mt. Rainier National Park (2.5 hours) through wildflower meadows in summer
- Ride the ferry to Bainbridge Island for a 35-minute scenic crossing of Puget Sound
- Eat at a conveyor-belt sushi joint on Capitol Hill for $20 dinners
- Visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass — Seattle's best museum
What a Seattle trip actually costs
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Seattle travel tips for US visitors
Visa: Domestic — no travel documents required.
- 1LINK Light Rail connects the airport to downtown for $3.25.
- 2Visit June–September for near-guaranteed sunshine and the best outdoor experience.
- 3Free First Thursday art walks in Capitol Hill and Pioneer Square.
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