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Day 01

Pike Place Market, the Waterfront & Pioneer Square

The market, the bay and Seattle's oldest neighborhood.

1. Morning

   Pike Place Market

   Arrive early to watch the market open, see the fish fly at Pike Place Fish Market and graze on pastries and fruit.

2. Late Morning

   Overlook Walk & Waterfront

   Walk the Overlook Walk down to the waterfront and visit the Seattle Aquarium.

3. Lunch

   Waterfront

   Have chowder or fish and chips at Ivar's Acres of Clams on Pier 54.

4. Afternoon

   Pioneer Square

   Take the Underground Tour and visit the free Klondike Gold Rush museum.

5. Late Afternoon

   Smith Tower Observatory

   Ride up to the 35th-floor observatory for views over the waterfront.

6. Evening

   Pike Place Market restaurants

   Have dinner at Matt's in the Market or The Pink Door, booked in advance.

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Day 02

Seattle Center & Queen Anne

The Space Needle, glass art, pop culture and the classic skyline view.

1. Morning

   Monorail to Seattle Center

   Ride the 1962 monorail from Westlake Center to Seattle Center.

2. Late Morning

   Space Needle

   Go up the Space Needle and step onto the rotating glass floor.

3. Lunch

   Lower Queen Anne

   Have lunch in Lower Queen Anne, near Seattle Center.

4. Afternoon

   Chihuly Garden and Glass & MoPOP

   Visit Chihuly Garden and Glass, then explore the Museum of Pop Culture.

5. Late Afternoon

   Kerry Park

   Head up Queen Anne Hill to Kerry Park for the classic skyline view at sunset.

6. Evening

   Belltown

   Have dinner and drinks in Belltown, or catch a game at Climate Pledge Arena.

03

Day 03

Ballard, Fremont & Lake Union

Locks and salmon, a troll, an oyster bar and sunset over the lake.

1. Morning

   Ballard Locks

   Watch boats pass through the locks and look for salmon in the fish ladder.

2. Late Morning

   Ballard Avenue

   Stroll the historic storefronts of Ballard Avenue, or visit the National Nordic Museum.

3. Lunch

   Ballard

   Have a Caribbean sandwich at Un Bien or oysters at The Walrus and the Carpenter.

4. Afternoon

   Fremont

   Find the Fremont Troll and explore the neighborhood's quirky public art.

5. Late Afternoon

   Gas Works Park

   Walk to Gas Works Park and climb Kite Hill for views across Lake Union.

6. Evening

   Kamonegi

   Have handmade soba at Kamonegi in Fremont, booked in advance.

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Day 04

Capitol Hill & the Arboretum

Gardens, art and Seattle's liveliest neighborhood.

1. Morning

   Washington Park Arboretum & Seattle Japanese Garden

   Walk the arboretum trails and the peaceful Japanese garden.

2. Late Morning

   Volunteer Park

   Visit the conservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum, and climb the water tower.

3. Lunch

   Capitol Hill

   Have lunch on Capitol Hill, perhaps at Glo's or a neighborhood cafe.

4. Afternoon

   Capitol Hill coffee and shops

   Explore cafes, bookstores and shops along Broadway and Pike-Pine.

5. Late Afternoon

   Seattle Central Library

   Head downtown to see the striking Central Library.

6. Evening

   Spinasse

   Have dinner at Spinasse, then enjoy Capitol Hill's bars and live music.

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Day 05

Bainbridge Island by Ferry

A ferry ride with skyline views and a day on the island.

1. Morning

   Colman Dock

   Take a Washington State Ferries boat from Colman Dock to Bainbridge Island.

2. Late Morning

   Winslow

   Explore the island's small downtown, with shops, galleries and cafes.

3. Lunch

   Bainbridge Island

   Have lunch in Winslow.

4. Afternoon

   Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

   Visit the free museum near the ferry terminal, or walk the waterfront trail.

5. Late Afternoon

   Return ferry

   Ride back toward Seattle as the sun sets behind you and the skyline glows ahead.

6. Evening

   Waterfront

   Have dinner on the waterfront or in Pioneer Square.