Pike Place and Waterfront
- 9:45Pike Place MarketSight
- 11:30Gum WallSight
- 12:15Seattle Waterfront WalkSeattle WaterfrontWalk
This four-day trip covers Seattle's waterfront markets, northern parks including Discovery Park, central landmarks like the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden, and Volunteer Park gardens and museums. Days are arranged by area so that each focuses on one part of the city. This arrangement keeps travel time between stops to a minimum.
Four days covers the main attractions if you group visits by neighborhood each day. Use buses and the light rail to move between downtown, parks, and museums without a car.
Book Space Needle tickets online a day ahead for a timed entry and shorter lines. Prices change by date and time of day, so check the current adult rate when booking.
Take bus 24 or 33 from downtown stops to the park entrance. The ride takes 25 to 35 minutes.
Arrive at Pike Place Market by 9:00 a.m. on weekdays to avoid crowds. Most vendors open by 9:00 a.m. and close by 5:00 p.m.