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Weekend (2 Days) · in Seattle

A Seattle Weekend: The Market, the Waterfront & Seattle Center

A weekend lets you combine Seattle's market and waterfront with its landmarks and views. Day one covers Pike Place Market, the waterfront, the aquarium and Pioneer Square. Day two explores Seattle Center and ends with sunset at Kerry Park. It suits first-time visitors who want the essentials without rushing.

2 days

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.

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.