Queen Anne & Lake Union
Seattle’s oldest park was originally designated a cemetery – but that status ended up being rather temporary, and the land was rededicated as parkland…
Must-see attractions in Washington
Washington Apple Commission Visitor Center
Central Washington
Washington's, America's and – quite possibly – the world's self-styled apple capital is also home to this little-visited yet surprisingly interesting…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
Formerly the Northern Life Tower, this 26-story art deco skyscraper, built in 1928, was designed to reflect the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. The…
Seattle
This glassworks studio and shop makes all its work in-house; if you’ve never seen a glassblowing demonstration, it’s worth checking out. The studio…
Ballard & Discovery Park
The bronze Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial at the base of the piers at Fishermen's Terminal just south of Ballard, commemorates Seattle fishers lost at sea…
Olympic Peninsula
All sorts of beach fodder is on display here, from sea glass and a mammoth tooth to airplane engine parts and detritus from the Fukushima disaster in…
Central Washington
Acting as de facto headquarters of the Yakima Area Arboretum, this small building includes a gift shop with a bookstore and a few displays about the…
Southeastern Washington
This fine historic site showcases the original buildings from a US Army installation that existed here from its inception in 1858 until 1910 – everything…
Olympic Peninsula
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe runs this museum in the beautifully restored old library building. Exhibits include artifacts from an ancient tribal village…
Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center
Seattle
A former dance studio, this community-friendly arts center hosts rotating exhibitions as well as studio space, classes and workshops. It’s best visited…
Ballard & Discovery Park
A great example of the decorative brickwork that graces many of the buildings along Ballard Ave, the Portland Building has housed all kinds of businesses…
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
Just south of Viretta Park in Madrona is a small beachfront abutting Lake Washington called Howell Park. If you're looking for a beach with some elbow…
Seattle
Outside the Volunteer Park boundaries, the Louisa Boren Lookout provides one of the best views over the university and Union Bay. The small park is named…
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
One of the cornerstones of the CD neighborhood is Mount Zion Baptist Church, a 2000-member congregation with a choir that has reached national acclaim…
Seattle
This intersection marks the highest point in Seattle, 518ft above sea level. Views from the road crossing aren't astounding, but they get better if you…
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
These three large pieces of the human anatomy recreated in bronze are the work of British sculptor Henry Moore. They stand guard at the entrance to the 50…
Seattle
The 2.5-acre Seattle Rose Garden, near the entrance road to the zoo off N 50th St, was started in 1924 and contains 5000 plants, including heirloom roses…
Spokane
In the center of Riverfront Park, the 151ft clock tower has become the city's signature sight and was originally part of a railway depot built in 1902.
Ballard & Discovery Park
Ballard’s only major terracotta structure was built in the 1920s by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. It once held a community hospital and now houses shops,…
Belltown & Seattle Center
The new Seattle HQ of online retail behemoth Amazon opened in December 2015. Officially it's called Amazon Tower I, but it's known colloquially as 'the…
Ballard & Discovery Park
Rising above Golden Gardens on 34th Ave is sinuous Sunset Hill Park, a prime perch for dramatic sunsets and long views.
Spokane
The largest Radio Flyer wagon in the world, this 12ft-high sculpture in the park is great fun for kids to climb on.
Queen Anne & Lake Union
A leafy public garden in the posh Queen Anne neighborhood that's especially popular for summer weddings.
