The Pacific Northwest offers much to see and do with its mountains, beaches, rain forest, and both urban and rural settings. The historic city of Seattle is the place to start your exploration. If you're an outdoor and cultural enthusiast, you will find no shortage of sights to explore and experience in the Emerald City.
Whale Watching
Charter a boat from Seattle to the San Juan Islands, a favorite spot for whale-watching. On an orca whale-watching tour, you might see harbor seals, sea lions, harbor porpoise, gray and minke whales, bald eagles, cormorants and great blue herons. The Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges are visible on a clear day from the San Juan Islands.
Japanese Garden
Seattle has a Japanese garden located in the Washington Park Arboretum. The famous Japanese garden designer Juki Iida designed the garden and supervised its construction in 1960. The 3.5-acre garden keeps a balanced design between the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the formality of a Japanese garden.
Pioneer Square and the Underground
Walk around Pioneer Square for a sense of Seattle's history and local mythology. Poke around the art galleries, antique shops and bookstores nestled along the cobbled square. The Underground Tour is an entertaining look at Seattle's sordid and fabled past that lies beneath Pioneer Square.
Seattle Waterfront
Seattle's waterfront, located along Alaskan Way and Main Street, is home to the Seattle Aquarium and famed seafood restaurants. After a walk along the pier, take a ferry and enjoy a tour of Puget Sound and the city skyline.
Snoqualmie Falls
Ride up into the mountains to see Snoqualmie Falls. The 270-foot-high falls attracts 1.5 million visitors a year. The two-acre park has an observation deck, hiking trail and spots for picnicking. Snoqualmie Falls is located 29 miles east of Seattle off of Interstate 90.
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