It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Seattle, Washington, with us.
Featuring many of the city’s must-see sites, Downtown Seattle features everything from Seattle Art Museum, Pike Place Market, various events year-round, film festivals and Olympic Sculpture Park. Its location by Lake Washington also means beautiful views and activities by the water. © Victoria Ditkovsky | Dreamstime.com
Located in Mount Rainier National Park, Mount Rainier lies about 60 miles southeast of Seattle and is the perfect daytrip from the city center. As the highest mountain in Washington, this active stratovolcano makes for great photos and views from different spots in the park. © Matthieuclouis | Dreamstime.com
Seattle’s Space Needle is perhaps one of the most iconic structures of a city skyline. This observation tower, built in 1961, invites visitors to venture up to its observation deck, featuring a revolving glass floor that takes 45 minutes to complete one rotation. © Brian Weed | Dreamstime.com
At Pike Place Market, enjoy Seattle’s best food and drinks, all locally sourced and made by artisans. For just $13 a person, visitors can enjoy a full day at the market. As Seattle’s original farmers market, visitors can explore specialty food shops and unique crafts stalls. There’s even an old-fashioned candy store! © Ian Good | Dreamstime.com
Set on the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, Gas Works Park spans 20 acres and features remnants of the only remaining U.S. coal gasification plant. Overlooking Lake Union, the park includes landscaped areas, grassy fields, picnic lawns and trails. © Simathers | Dreamstime.com
West Point Lighthouse, first operated in 1881, extends into Puget Sound and comprises the main feature of Discovery Park. At 23 feet tall, this lighthouse is only accessible by foot via a number of trails. Current rules permit access to all except children under 8, people over 62 and those with physical issues that might prevent them from walking long distances. © Gnives50 | Dreamstime.com
Chihuly Garden and Glass can be found in Seattle Center, located next to the Space Needle. This exhibit features the Garden, Glasshouse and Interior Exhibits. The exhibit showcases the studio glass of Dale Chihuly, with the center also featuring a café and multiuse theater. © Mickem | Dreamstime.com
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