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Seattle Adventure: A 3-Day Journey in the Emerald City

Felipe Gonzalez

11 Oct 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable 3-day adventure in Seattle, exploring iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and indulging in delicious cuisine. Discover the beauty of Japantown, Occidental Square, and the enchanting Waterfall Garden. Soar to new heights at the Sky View Observatory and immerse yourself in the captivating Chihuly Garden and Glass. Get a taste of local flavors at Mantra Restaurant and Bar, and marvel at the quirky Gum Wall. From the majestic Space Needle to the serene Kerry Park, this itinerary will leave you spellbound.

Trip to Seattle

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$151

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$ 17

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Low-key hostel offering basic dorms & private rooms, plus a full communal kitchen & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Japantown

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$19

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Occidental Square

Urban cobblestone square features maple trees, benches, a modern pergola, statuary & art events.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Waterfall Garden

Secluded park with a 22-ft. artificial waterfall & a monument to U.S. Postal Service workers.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center

73rd-floor observatory with sweeping city & mountain views, plus a cafe for light fare, beer & wine.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$28

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Nishino

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$36

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Washington Park Arboretum

On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Gas Works Park

Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Fremont Troll

Troll Under the Bridge is an interactive, 6.5-ton, mixed media statue made in 1990 by local artists.

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Mantra Restaurant and Bar

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$28

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works.

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$40

The Gum Wall

Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market.

11:00 PM - 11:15 PM

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Free

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Low-key hostel offering basic dorms & private rooms, plus a full communal kitchen & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

+

$126

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$ 14

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Low-key hostel offering basic dorms & private rooms, plus a full communal kitchen & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Athenian Inn

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$23

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Waterfront Park

Public park with a boardwalk & a pair of sculptures, plus views of the skyline & ships in drydock.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Space Needle

Iconic, 605-ft-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Ray's Boathouse, Cafe & Catering

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$28

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Discovery Park

Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Green Lake Park

Recreation area with trails, beach & boathouse, plus tennis courts, baseball fields & indoor pool.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Latona Pub

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$35

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Low-key hostel offering basic dorms & private rooms, plus a full communal kitchen & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 3

+

$113

·

$ 22

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Low-key hostel offering basic dorms & private rooms, plus a full communal kitchen & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

4 - 6 min

~

Directions

Caffe Fiore

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Kerry Park

Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks

Waterway with opportunities for viewing salmon during the summer & park with unusual shrubs & trees.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Elliott Bay

Ferries run across this scenic bay featuring two marinas, many busy piers & the Port of Seattle.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Crawfish House

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$32

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Seahurst Park

Scenic Puget Sound beach offering picnicking, forest trails & ample photo opportunities.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Rainier BBQ & Restaurant

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$28

The Museum of Flight

Large educational museum with aircraft & space vehicles on display, plus historical exhibits.

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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$31

Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle

Low-key hostel offering basic dorms & private rooms, plus a full communal kitchen & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $441 In total

Activities & Food:$389

Transport:$53