10 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Pioneer Square and The Museum of Flight. Chihuly Garden and Glass and Seattle Art Museum will appeal to museum buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Seattle: Tahoma National Cemetery (in Kent), New Dungeness Lighthouse (in Sequim) and Renton (Greenwood Memorial Park Funeral Home & Jimi Hendrix Grave Site). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Pike Place Market, stroll the grounds of Bruce Lee Grave Site, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint James Cathedral, and take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Seattle trip planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airports are Seattle Tacoma International Airport and Boeing Field King County International Airport. In August, daytime highs in Seattle are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can travel back home.