6 days in Seattle & Steamboat Springs 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, meet the residents at Seattle Aquarium, and enjoy the sand and surf at Alki Beach.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Seattle trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

New York City to Seattle is an approximately 9-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 3 hours. Traveling from New York City in March, plan for a bit warmer nights in Seattle, with lows around 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to travel to Steamboat Springs.

An internationally known ski resort, Steamboat Springs sits in the shadow of Mount Werner in north central Colorado.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Sun): have fun at Howelsen Ice Arena.

To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Steamboat Springs road trip planner .

Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Seattle to Steamboat Springs takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Traveling from Seattle in April, expect Steamboat Springs to be a bit cooler, temps between 55°F and 27°F. On the 2nd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.