Best Seattle Day Trips & Things to Do

Soar to the Top of the Space Needle

Ascend to the iconic Space Needle, a Seattle staple, and marvel at the breathtaking 360-degree panoramas encompassing the city skyline, Mount Rainier, and the sparkling Puget Sound.

Tour the famous Seattle Museum of Flight

Satisfy your spirit of adventure with a visit to this stunning air and space museum at the Boeing Field. On this guided Seattle city tour visitors can see over 150 historic aircraft-related displays from intriguing relics to the ultra-modern Concorde.

Stop by the EMP Museum

Step into the Experience Music Museum’s fabulous Frank Gehry-designed building and immerse yourself in pop culture. Jimi Hendrix fans will simply love the exhibit dedicated to him!

Explore the Gas Works Park

Gas Works Park is a former gasification plant which transformed into a waterfront public park with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains. Climb the grassy hill for panoramic vistas and enjoy the blend of industrial history and natural beauty.

Immerse yourself in Pike Place Market

Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Pike Place Market, a bustling waterfront marketplace overflowing with fresh seafood, local produce, and unique crafts. Witness the iconic fish tossing and enjoy the vibrant energy of this must-see destination.

Enjoy a scenic day trip to Mount Rainier

At almost 400 square miles, the Mount Rainier National Park is a pristine natural paradise with the majestic, volcanic Mount Rainier standing tallest among it all. Enjoy the scenic 2-hour Seattle to Mt Rainier drive then spend the day exploring wilderness trials; out on the ski slopes; wildlife watching; or enjoying the magnificent views.

Some great ways to explore the city on your own include:

Hop on hop off sightseeing

Many visitors to Seattle love the exhilaration of moving around the city on one of its enchanting trolleys. They also relish the freedom of moving around the city at their own pace. That’s where hop on hop off Seattle trolley tours come in.

Hop off and go climbing the 73 stories high Sky View Observatory atop the Columbia Center building. Hop back on and make your way to catch a glimpse of the famous Fremont Troll statue hiding beneath Aura Bridge!

Seattle CityPASS

This is a fantastic bargain that allows you to visit several of the top attractions in Seattle. With your Seattle CityPASS, you can take a day or night tour of the world famous Space Needle; view exhibits at the Seattle Aquarium; engage in fun educational activities at the Pacific Science Center and so much more!

Seattle vacation packages to Canada

Are you spending time in Seattle but would also love to journey up north to the visit some of Canada’s most popular locations? Well, why not book a multi-day tour package to Canada and visit Banff!

Your can take a Seattle to Banff tour and back again could be by bus or rail - whichever you prefer. Along the way, you can

•Stop in beautiful Vancouver to stroll through Stanley Park or go bargain hunting in Chinatown.

•Travel through the majestic Canadian Rockies and tour Last Spike of the transcontinental railway.

•Relax at Lake Louise “The Jewel of the Rockies” .

•Ride the Ice Explorer across Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield.

•Bask in nature’s unspoiled beauty in Banff.

Don't miss out on these incredible opportunities to make unforgettable memories in and around Seattle!