27 days in Seattle Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Visit Alki Beach and Tolmie State Park for some beach relaxation. Point No Point Lighthouse and Pioneer Square will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Seattle: Port Townsend (Northwest Maritime Center, Northwind Arts Center, & more), Tacoma (Museum of Glass, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, & more) and Olympia (Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area, & more). Spend the 8th (Fri) exploring nature at Dosewallips State Park. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Bloedel Reserve, engage your brain at Pacific Science Center, indulge your taste buds at Finnriver, and explore the striking landscape at Olympic Peninsula.

To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Seattle tour itinerary planner .

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are Seattle Tacoma International Airport and Boeing Field King County International Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Seattle can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.