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Shop to It

The city’s boutiques offer one-of-a-kind finds for every flavor of browser.

**Pacific Northwest Ballet**Courtesy: Pacific Northwest Ballet

Curtain Call

These local dance companies dazzle with groundbreaking numbers and classic performances alike. Here’s where to catch the latest show.

Exit Through the Gift Shop

Seattle boutiques stock charming accessories and giftables—the perfect mementos to remember your trip to the Emerald City.

Seattle by Design

From neoclassical buildings to art deco skyscrapers to cutting-edge glass spheres, Seattle’s roots shine through in its architecture.

**The Head and the Heart at The Moore Theatre** Courtesy Jason Tang/Seattle Theatre Group

Where the Music Happens

With timeless concert halls and avant-garde venues, Seattle has great sound in its genes.

Photo: Charity Burggraaf; Styled by: Kira Corbin

Something to Write Home About

Seattle’s letterpress pros craft everything from pretty prints to creative cards so you can write your family and friends back home in style.

What a Week

A day-by-day guide to exploring the city, from Monday night comedy to Sunday farmers markets, and plenty in between.

Into the Wild

Our urban parks are botanical wonderlands that play host to an array of flora and fauna. That means you can embrace Seattle’s natural beauty without ever having to leave the city.

**Seattle Central Library** Photo Melissa Kaseman

Lit City

Celebrate Seattle’s official designation as a City of Literature by diving into its thriving literary scene.

Still Sleepless

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan captivated audiences in this 1993 rom-com, and love has never been the same. Embrace the ’90s nostalgia at these iconic Sleepless in Seattle spots.

**Capitol Hill Block Party** Courtesy: Jim Bennett

After Dark

Soak up every second of Seattle’s seemingly endless summer nights.

Out and Proud

See how Seattle shows its rainbow pride.

**Art and Life Along the Northwest Coast at Seattle Art Museum** Courtesy Natali Wiseman/Seattle Art Museum

Diversity Displayed

With diverse denizens and globally inspired neighborhoods, Seattle’s multicultural draws are educational, thought provoking, and moving.

**Pioneer Square circa 1895** Courtesy National Park Service

History Trip

Dive into Seattle’s storied past, from pioneers and gold rushers to trailblazing inventions and the Boeing boom.

**Kent Stowell's Swan Lake at Pacific Northwest Ballet**courtesy Lindsay Thomas/Pacific Northwest Ballet

Culture Tripping

No matter your creative cravings, there’s no shortage of offerings in Seattle to satisfy your every art-loving desire.

**Bill and Melinda Gates with Women of the Musahar community in Jamsaut village.** Courtesy Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Innovation City

Dive into Seattle’s forward-thinking culture at these science and tech draws.

Shaprece performing on *Sounds By The Sound*

Music Scene

Aside from coffee and evergreen trees, Seattle is perhaps best known for its music. And with the number of concert venues and homegrown acts, it’s easy to see why.

Shop to It

The city’s boutiques offer one-of-a-kind finds for every flavor of browser.

Curtain Call

These local dance companies dazzle with groundbreaking numbers and classic performances alike. Here’s where to catch the latest show.

Exit Through the Gift Shop

Seattle boutiques stock charming accessories and giftables—the perfect mementos to remember your trip to the Emerald City.

Seattle by Design

From neoclassical buildings to art deco skyscrapers to cutting-edge glass spheres, Seattle’s roots shine through in its architecture.

Where the Music Happens

With timeless concert halls and avant-garde venues, Seattle has great sound in its genes.

Something to Write Home About

Seattle’s letterpress pros craft everything from pretty prints to creative cards so you can write your family and friends back home in style.

What a Week

A day-by-day guide to exploring the city, from Monday night comedy to Sunday farmers markets, and plenty in between.

Into the Wild

Our urban parks are botanical wonderlands that play host to an array of flora and fauna. That means you can embrace Seattle’s natural beauty without ever having to leave the city.

Lit City

Celebrate Seattle’s official designation as a City of Literature by diving into its thriving literary scene.

Still Sleepless

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan captivated audiences in this 1993 rom-com, and love has never been the same. Embrace the ’90s nostalgia at these iconic Sleepless in Seattle spots.

After Dark

Soak up every second of Seattle’s seemingly endless summer nights.

Out and Proud

See how Seattle shows its rainbow pride.

Diversity Displayed

With diverse denizens and globally inspired neighborhoods, Seattle’s multicultural draws are educational, thought provoking, and moving.

History Trip

Dive into Seattle’s storied past, from pioneers and gold rushers to trailblazing inventions and the Boeing boom.

Culture Tripping

No matter your creative cravings, there’s no shortage of offerings in Seattle to satisfy your every art-loving desire.

Innovation City

Dive into Seattle’s forward-thinking culture at these science and tech draws.

Music Scene

Aside from coffee and evergreen trees, Seattle is perhaps best known for its music. And with the number of concert venues and homegrown acts, it’s easy to see why.

See

Take it all in with historic sights, pop culture locales, and world-class offerings in art, theater, and music.

Icons Renewed

As Seattle evolves, so have its iconic structures and institutions. From expansions and rebrands to entirely new groundbreakings, all are worth a spot on your itinerary.

Instagram Inspiration

From boutique bakeries to the city’s top vantage points, let these local Instagram accounts inspire your Seattle itinerary.

Sound Waves

How Seattle birthed Jazz kings to grunge gods, hip-hop stars to indie darlings, and where its music is headed next.

Glass Art

Seattle’s Glass Art community has grown exponentially over the last few decades.

Souvenir Gift Guide

In a city known for its trendsetters, musical icons, artisan chefs, and craftspeople, there’s something for everyone on your shopping list, including yourself.

Music Festivals

In summer, an array of music festivals fills up the entertainment calendar.

Alluring Apothecaries

Find everything from artisan beauty goods to tonics, tinctures, and herbal remedies at the city’s apothecary-style boutiques.

Design Digest

From the colorful curves of a modern museum to the ornate interiors of a historic theater, Seattle’s architectural attractions are as alluring as they are accessible.

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