Joanna James
Situated on the western shores of the United States, Seattle is the largest city in all of Washington. Although most tourists head to the rainy city to catch a glimpse of the Space Needle, there's more to Seattle than this iconic landmark as these 9 other hotspots clearly demonstrate.
Towering above the surrounding landscape at an altitude of 1000 feet, the Sky View Observatory holds the distinct honour of being the highest public observation hub in all of the Pacific Northwest. Offering panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and the Cascade Mountains, the observatory is found on a 76- storey skyscraper built in 1985.
Sprawled across an impressive 48 acres, Volunteer Park sits at the heart of Seattle similar to Central Park in NYC. Renowned for the conservatory located within its confines Volunteer Park is also home to swimming pools and picnic spots. The venue's amphitheatre and water tower with an observation platform are other reasons for the park's popularity.
This charming freshwater lake named Lake Union is so named due to how it connects Westlake with Eastlake. Ideal for boating and kayaking tours, this picturesque body of water is a well-loved recreational hub.
Exploring the creative legacy of art hailing from India, Korea, Japan and China, this Art Deco-style Museum and library are a must-visit edutainment attraction in Seattle. An architectural marvel, the premises used to contain the Seattle Art Museum's main collection.
Whether you're based at Pan Pacific Seattle or any one of the other luxury hotels in Seattle, there's no better way to explore the city centre of Seattle than with a shopping spree at Pike Place Market. As one of the first farmer's markets to have been established in the country, the venue remains a one-stop shop for foodies and antique hunters.
Also called the Aurora Bridge connects the Fremont neighbourhood with the Queen Ann neighbourhood. Opened to the public as early as 1932, to mark the 200th birth anniversary of George Washington, the 3000-foot-long overpass entered the National Register of National Historic Places in the 1980s.
Often dubbed the birthplace of the city, Pioneer Square has been a fixture in Seattle since the 1850s. Officially called the Pioneer Square Preservation District, this heritage hub is a brick and stone square reminiscent of the Romanesque Revival style.
As one of the main reasons most tourists head to Seattle in the first place, no trip to Seattle would be complete without marvelling at the iconic Space Needle.
Martial art movie fanatics from around the world flock to the last resting place of cinema legend Bruce Lee and his son, Brandon Lee which is found together in Lake View cemetery.
This 19-acre parkland was a former gas plant that has now been restored to serve as a recreational location for residents. Home to playgrounds and some ruins from its gasification past, it is an odd landmark, to say the least.
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