Seattle

Downtown, the Space Needle and historic Pioneer Square, in a city of hills and water.

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Seattle: Downtown, the Space Needle and Pioneer Square

25:18 · Daytime · the full drive, no narration

A road trip stop in Seattle: downtown streets, the Space Needle and the historic Pioneer Square district.

Before you go

The basics for getting to and around Seattle. Our full trip notes for this one are on the way.

Link light rail runs from Sea-Tac Airport to downtown, and the center is easy on foot. A car helps for day trips to Mount Rainier and beyond.

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We rented a car for our trip to Seattle, and this drive is the result.

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Space Needle tickets
The observation deck, with combo passes for the area.
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Seattle Underground tour
Walk the buried streets of old Pioneer Square.
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Pike Place Market food tours
Small-group tastings through the market.
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Mount Rainier day trips
Guided trips to the national park.
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