28 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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Seattle: Olympus Spa (in Lynnwood), Tacoma (LeMay - America's Car Museum, Washington State History Museum, &more) and Everett (Schack Art Center & Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum). Spend the 22nd (Sat) wandering through the wild on Discover Nature. Dedicate the 14th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, take a stroll through Bellevue Square, get a taste of the local shopping with Pike Place Market, and admire the natural beauty at Bellevue Botanical Garden.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Seattle online travel route planner.

If you are flying in from Saudi Arabia, the closest major aiports are Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Boeing Field King County International Airport, McChord Air Force Base and Jefferson County International Airport. In December, daytime highs in Seattle are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C.