Tourism

Seattle is a beautiful city on the shores of Puget Sound nestled between two magnificent mountain ranges-the Cascades to the east and the Olympics to the west. The city abounds with small designer boutiques, large retailers and sleek shopping centers. The famed Pike Place Market is a bazaar of fresh seafood, fruit, vegetables, flowers, ethnic eateries, and specialty shops amid a menagerie of artists and street performers. In addition, Seattle's thriving cultural scene, superb restaurants, and wonderful recreational opportunities have long attracted visitors to this exciting destination.

Approximately 8.7 million people visited King County in 2004 and contributed almost $4 billion dollars to the local economy.

• Seattle-King County Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Walking guides to Seattle's diverse neighborhoods
• A virtual tour of Seattle's most unique attractions
• The Port of Seattle-Waterfront Attractions
• The Port of Seattle-Cruise Seattle
• Washington State Tourism-Seattle/King County

• Check out Living Seattle - a look at activities a Seattle visitor or local might experience during a week (Acrobat PDF 415 kb)