5 days in Seattle & Chattanooga 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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): shop like a local with Pike Place Market. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then pause for some serene contemplation at Christ Our Hope Catholic Church, then admire the masterpieces at Seattle Art Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of King Street Station.

To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Seattle route site .

New York City to Seattle is an approximately 9-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also fly; or drive. Traveling from New York City to Seattle, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, daytime highs in Seattle are 47°F, while nighttime lows are 37°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel to Chattanooga.

Once saddled with the reputation of being one of the country's dirtiest cities, Chattanooga now boasts a pedestrian-friendly downtown with a network of leafy waterfront trails and free electric shuttles.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Mon): take in the history at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, then witness the site of a historic battle at Chickamauga Battlefield, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Chattanooga National Cemetery, and finally test your team's savvy at Escape Mission Chattanooga. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy breathtaking views from Ruby Falls, then witness the site of a historic battle at Point Park - Lookout Mountain Battlefields, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and finally steep yourself in history at Signal Point.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Chattanooga online travel planner .

Fly from Seattle to Chattanooga in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Seattle to Chattanooga is 3 hours. Traveling from Seattle in December, you will find days in Chattanooga are somewhat warmer (56°F), and nights are about the same (38°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can travel back home.