17 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.

Explore Seattle's surroundings by going to Olympic National Park (Mount Ellinor, Mount Walker, & more), Whidbey Island Distillery (in Langley) and Tacoma (5 Mile Drive & Trails, Washington State History Museum, & more). And it doesn't end there: enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium, take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and shop like a local with Pike Place Market.

For photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Seattle vacation planning app .

If you are flying in from Taiwan, the closest major airports are Seattle Tacoma International Airport and Boeing Field King County International Airport. In December in Seattle, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can travel back home.