Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Seattle, United States

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Number of sights 11 sights
Distance 2.7 km
Ascend 102 m
Descend 89 m

Experience Seattle in United States in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in SeattleIndividual Sights in Seattle

Sight 1: Denny Park

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Denny Park is a park located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It occupies the block bounded by John Street and Denny Way on the north and south and Dexter and 9th Avenues N. on the west and east.

Wikipedia: Denny Park (EN)

729 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 2: Space Needle

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Space Needle

The Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle, Washington, United States. Considered to be an icon of the city, it has been designated a Seattle landmark. Located in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood, it was built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair, which drew over 2.3 million visitors. It is also near KOMO Plaza, the Studios of KOMO-TV (ABC), and KUNS-TV.

Wikipedia: Space Needle (EN), Website

164 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Chihuly Garden and Glass

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Chihuly Garden and Glass is an exhibit in the Seattle Center directly next to the Space Needle, showcasing the studio glass of Dale Chihuly. It opened in May 2012 at the former site of the defunct Fun Forest amusement park.

Wikipedia: Chihuly Garden and Glass (EN), Website

166 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Pacific Science Center

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Pacific Science Center is an independent, nonprofit science center in Seattle with a mission to ignite curiosity and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking. Pacific Science Center serves more than 1 million people each year at its campus adjacent to Seattle Center, at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue, Washington, and in communities and classrooms across the state of Washington.

Wikipedia: Pacific Science Center (EN), Website

148 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Seattle Children's Theater

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Seattle Children's Theater

The Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT) is a resident theatre for young audiences in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1975. Its main performances are at the Seattle Center in a 482-seat and a 275-seat theatre, and its main theater runs from June through September. SCT also has a drama school with its own performances during the summer, connecting education and the arts.

Wikipedia: Seattle Children's Theatre (EN), Website

223 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: Seattle Children's Museum

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The Seattle Children's Museum in Seattle is located on the lowest floor of the Armory at the Seattle Center. Founded in 1979 with a single exhibit, the museum currently features 18,000 sq feet of play space with 11 exhibits designed for kids 6 months to 8 years. Visitors to the main floor of the Center House can look down into a large open space in the floor which is part of the museum; this was once the site of the bubbleator.

Wikipedia: Seattle Children's Museum (EN), Website

70 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 7: Seattle Center

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The Seattle Center is an entertainment, education, tourism and performing arts center located in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. Constructed for the 1962 World's Fair, the Seattle Center's landmark feature is the 605 ft (184 m) Space Needle, an official city landmark and globally recognized symbol of Seattle's skyline. Other notable attractions include the Pacific Science Center, Climate Pledge Arena, and the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), as well as McCaw Hall, which hosts both the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet. The Seattle Center Monorail provides regular public transit service between the Seattle Center and Westlake Center in Downtown Seattle, and is itself considered a tourist attraction.

Wikipedia: Seattle Center (EN), Website

306 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 8: Typewriter Eraser, Scale X

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Typewriter Eraser, Scale X is a sculpture of a large-scale typewriter eraser by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen.

Wikipedia: Typewriter Eraser, Scale X (EN)

76 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 9: MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture

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MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture

The Museum of Pop Culture is a nonprofit museum in Seattle, Washington, United States, dedicated to contemporary popular culture. It was founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2000 as the Experience Music Project. Since then MoPOP has organized dozens of exhibits, 17 of which have toured across the U.S. and internationally.

Wikipedia: Museum of Pop Culture (EN), Website

584 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 10: McCaw Hall

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Marion Oliver McCaw Hall is a performing arts hall in Seattle, Washington. Located on the grounds of Seattle Center and owned by the city of Seattle, McCaw Hall's two principal tenants are the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet. The building is named for Marion Oliver McCaw, whose four sons donated $20 million to fund a major renovation in 2003. It was formerly known as the Civic Auditorium and Seattle Opera House.

Wikipedia: McCaw Hall (EN)

262 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 11: Seattle Repertory Theatre

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Seattle Rep is a major regional theater located in Seattle, Washington, at the Seattle Center. Founded in 1963, it is led by Artistic Director Dámaso Rodríguez and Managing Director Jeffrey Herrmann.

Wikipedia: Seattle Repertory Theatre (EN), Website

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