12 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.

Head to Pioneer Square and Pike Place Marketfor plenty of shopping. You'll get in some beach time at Alki Beach and Tolmie State Park. Explore Seattle's surroundings by going to Bloedel Reserve (in Bainbridge Island), Lake Wilderness Arboretum (in Maple Valley) and Issaquah (Duthie Hill Park & Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery). And it doesn't end there: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, take a memorable tour with Tours, admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and stroll through Staircase Rapids Nature Trail.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Seattle trip itinerary maker tool .

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airports are Seattle Tacoma International Airport and Boeing Field King County International Airport. July in Seattle sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.