Seattle Usa 7 Day Itinerary

Seattle 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Downtown Exploration

  • Check-in at the W Seattle or Four Seasons Hotel Seattle (depending on budget)
  • Lunch at Pike Place Market’s Pike Place Chowder
  • Visit the iconic Space Needle for panoramic city views
  • Explore the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibition
  • Dinner at The Pink Door in Little Italy (Pioneer Square)

Day 2: Museums & Science Center

  • Breakfast at Biscuit Bitch
  • Visit the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop)
  • Lunch at Serious Pie in Belltown
  • Afternoon at the Pacific Science Center
  • Dinner at Tilth in Wallingford

Day 3: Parks & Neighborhoods

  • Breakfast at Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle
  • Ferry ride to Bainbridge Island (optional)
  • Lunch at Rollin’ in Dough on Bainbridge Island (if ferry trip)
  • Explore the Discovery Park and admire the views of Puget Sound
  • Dinner at Ethan Stowell’s Rione XIII in Ballard

Day 4: Seattle Center & Queen Anne Hill

  • Breakfast at Cafe Presse in Queen Anne
  • Visit the Seattle Children’s Museum
  • Lunch at Portage Bay Cafe in South Lake Union
  • Afternoon at the Woodland Park Zoo
  • Dinner at The Pink Lion in Queen Anne

Day 5: Fremont & Gasworks Park

  • Breakfast at Bluebird Ice Cream & Coffee in Fremont
  • Explore the quirky neighborhood of Fremont, including the Fremont Troll and Fremont Rocket
  • Lunch at Theo Chocolate Factory Cafe
  • Afternoon at Gasworks Park with views of Lake Union and the city skyline
  • Dinner at Ethan Stowell’s How to Cook a Wolf in Lower Queen Anne

Day 6: Day Trip to Snoqualmie Falls & Boeing Factory Tour

  • Breakfast at the hotel or grab some pastries from Macrina Bakery in Capitol Hill
  • Drive to Snoqualmie Falls for a scenic hike and waterfall views
  • Lunch at Salish Lodge & Spa (if visiting Snoqualmie Falls) or Belltown Burger Co. in Belltown
  • Afternoon Boeing Factory Tour in Everett (pre-booking required)
  • Dinner at Ivar’s Acres of Clams in Fisherman’s Terminal

Day 7: Shopping & Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel or at General Porpoise Doughnuts in Lower Queen Anne
  • Spend the morning shopping on 4th Avenue, visiting Amazon Spheres, and exploring Seattle Art Museum (SAAM)
  • Lunch at The Whale Wins in Fremont or Bruce Lee’s Hong Kong Cafe in Chinatown/International District
  • Departure from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Things to Know:

  • Weather can be unpredictable; pack layers
  • Use the ORCA Card for public transportation (buses and light rail)
  • Taxis, ride-sharing services like Uber/Lyft, and rental cars are also available
  • Tips are customarily 15-20% of the bill in restaurants
  • Reservations are recommended for popular dining spots
  • Explore more hidden gems using the Seattle Bucket List app