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Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Address: 3003 W Casino Rd, off Hwy 526, Everett, WA 98204
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This tour, well worth the short trip to Everett, allows visitors to see just how precisely and intricately one million parts can be assembled into the world's most popular flying machines. The plant itself is so vast that it's rumored to have its own weather systems! To date, over two million visitors have experienced...
Chittenden Locks & Carl English Botanical Gardens
Address: 3015 54th St NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Originally built in 1911, these locks offer a fascinating lesson in technology from days gone by. Observe ships and sailing vessels as they enter the locks and – following a series of mechanical adjustments – depart into either the sound or the lake at a completely different water level. You can learn all about the...
Address: 3919 18th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
The sight of 700 vessels heading into port after a long day on the water grants spectators a deep appreciation for a fisherman's work, dedication, and patience. Long an important industry in the area, fishing in Seattle accounts for over 50 percent of the seafood caught in the United States. When the ships come in,...
Lake Washington Cruise – Kirkland
Address: 1 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland City Docks, Kirkland, WA 98101
Argosy Cruises offers this scenic Lake Washington tour that leaves from the public docks at Marina Park in Kirkland. The relaxing 1½-hour cruise highlights stunning scenery and includes interesting tidbits about the area's history. Snacks and beverages are available onboard, and free parking is available in Peter Kirk...
Address: 1554 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
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Set high above the city, Lakeview Cemetery affords incomparable views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Range. It's also where some of Seattle's most famous citizens have been laid to rest. Among the well-known are Bruce and Brandon Lee, father and son martial arts experts and film stars. Their gravesites, and others in...
Address: 11610 Trek Dr E, SR 161, Eatonville, WA 98328
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The 50-minute tram ride that meanders through this 715-acre park is a stress-free way to spot more than 200 types of wildlife: snowy owls, river otters, bald eagles, lynxes, gray wolves, cougars, grizzly and black bears, and bobcats. Alternately, perambulate the five miles of trails that wind through this pristine...
Address: 1st Ave at Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
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It could be argued quite persuasively that Pike Place Market is Seattle's heartbeat. Situated along the water, the market was originally founded to allow produce growers to sell directly to consumers. Today, it's a protected historic district that inundates you with sights, sounds, smells, and the best people-watching...
Address: 506 2nd Ave, Ste 1021, Seattle, WA 98104
Once the tallest building in Seattle, the circa-1914 Smith Tower still fascinates observers with its wonderful views. The original brass-and-copper elevator cars carry you up 35 stories to an open-air observation deck where you're granted fantastic views of Seattle and the surrounding mountains. The tower's Chinese...
Address: 400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109
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Certainly one of the area's better-known landmarks, this Jetson-esque attraction affords breathtaking views from its observation deck. As a boon to squinting visitors, detailed maps provide exact locations of sights found within the bounds of its panoramic vista. In addition, the Needle hires between-job actors and...
Address: 608 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
When Seattle's 1889 fire leveled part of the city, officials decided to raise the city to a higher level, both metaphorically and literally. The portion left behind (and beneath) is now subject matter for a tour of Seattle's past, especially its unsavory part. The network of abandoned rooms and paths is interesting,...
