Seattle 6 Day Itinerary

Seattle 6-Day Itinerary (Markdown Format)

Day 1: Arrival & Downtown Exploration

  • Accommodation: Stay in downtown Seattle for easy access to major attractions. Recommended: The Westin Seattle, Sheraton Seattle Hotel, or The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel.
  • Breakfast: Cafe Presse (French bistro) or Biscuit Bitch (brunch).
  • Activities:
    • Space Needle (iconic observation tower with a rotating restaurant)
    • Chihuly Garden and Glass (spectacular glass art museum)
    • Pike Place Market (famous public market offering food, crafts, and souvenirs)
    • Seattle Art Museum or MoPOP (Museum of Pop Culture)
  • Lunch: At Pike Place Market; try Beecher’s Handmade Cheese or The Crumpet Shop.
  • Dinner: Matt’s in the Market (Northwest cuisine), Canlis (fine dining), or Tilth (vegetarian-focused).

Day 2: Space Needle to Fremont District

  • Breakfast: Portage Bay Cafe (local breakfast spot) or Bluebird Ice Cream & Coffee.
  • Activities:
    • Discovery Park (large park with views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains)
    • Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (watch boats pass through the locks)
    • Fremont Troll (large sculpture under the Aurora Bridge)
    • Gas Works Park (park built around a former gas works facility)
  • Lunch: The Whale Wins or Revel in Fremont.
  • Dinner: Radiator Whiskey Kitchen or The Pink Door (Italian cuisine).

Day 3: Exploring Capitol Hill & Queen Anne

  • Breakfast: Storyville Coffee Co. or General Porpoise Doughnuts.
  • Activities:
    • Seattle Center (home to the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and MoPop)
    • Kerry Park (famous viewpoint of downtown Seattle and the Space Needle)
    • Queen Anne Victorians (historic homes with beautiful architecture)
    • Volunteer Park Conservatory (botanical garden with Victorian glasshouse)
  • Lunch: Cafe Presse (Capitol Hill branch), or Bacco Café & Wine Bar.
  • Dinner: Spinasse (Italian cuisine), Tilth, or The Pink Door (Queen Anne location).

Day 4: Museum Day - U District & University of Washington

  • Breakfast: Zoë (coffee and pastries) or Phantom Cookie Co.
  • Activities:
    • Henry Art Gallery (modern and contemporary art museum on the UW campus)
    • Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
    • University of Washington campus tour (optional guided tour available)
  • Lunch: The Whole Grain Bakery & Café or Husky Deli.
  • Dinner: Thai Tom’s Kitchen, Ethan Stowell Restaurants (various locations), or The Oval Room.

Day 5: Exploring Ballard & Puget Sound

  • Breakfast: Cafe Presse (Ballard branch) or Biscuit Bitch (Ballard location).
  • Activities:
    • Golden Gardens Park (beach, trails, and picnic areas)
    • Hiram M. Chittenden Lighthouse
    • Shilshole Bay Marina (boat watching and fishing pier)
  • Lunch: The Walrus and the Carpenter or Joule (seafood) or Ballard Pizza Company.
  • Dinner: The Pink Door (Ballard location), Bastille Cafe & Bar, or Ocho.

Day 6: Departure Day - Shopping & Final Bites

  • Breakfast: General Porpoise Doughnuts or Portage Bay Cafe.
  • Activities:
    • Pacific Place (luxury shopping mall with a cinema)
    • Westlake Center (shopping mall with food court and department stores)
    • Last-minute souvenir shopping at Pike Place Market or University District Book Store.
  • Lunch: At your leisure, before departing.

Things to Know:

  • Seattle is known for its coffee; be sure to try some local roasts!
  • Public transportation in Seattle is excellent, with buses and the Light Rail system serving most major attractions.
  • Seattle weather can be unpredictable; pack layers and rain gear.
  • Tip generously, as service industry wages in Seattle are often lower than other cities.
  • Enjoy your time exploring the Emerald City!