3-Day Self-Driving Tour of Seattle & Surroundings
1 cities |
16 attraction(s) |
total distance 130
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Day1: Seattle
8 attraction(s) ·
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The Space Needle in Seattle is one of the great symbols, like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Empire State Building in New York. This tall building stands in the center of the city and can be seen from any angle. Visitors can ride the elevators up to the top of the tower at 16 kilometers per hour to enjoy views of the city. On clear days, they can even see Mount Rainier in the distance. In addition, during Independence Day and New Year, the Space Needle also brings visitors a spectacular fireworks show.
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Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works.
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Landmark daily market with famed fish-throwing seafood vendors, produce stalls & other shops.
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Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
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Local seafood institution serving traditional & specialty chowders in a counter-serve setting.
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Relaxed eatery & bar known for seafood served on paper-covered tables to diners with bibs & mallets.
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This attraction is quite special, covered with various colorful chewing gums, some of which have quite stimulating flavors, but you can also see some very creative and unique works. The wall is 50 feet long and 15 feet high, and is known as one of the world's art walls with the most bacteria.
Day2: Seattle
7 attraction(s) ·
18 km
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Located near Portage Bay and Union Bay, the University of Washington has a prime location just a 15-minute drive from downtown. The towering totem pole at the main entrance is a symbol of the Northwest Native Americans and is one of the university's defining features. The buildings on campus are diverse in style, ranging from Gothic spires to Baroque ornaments, all with a classical atmosphere. Spring is the best time to visit the University of Washington, as a whole road is lined with cherry blossoms leading to the central Dillenberger fountain. Visitors do not need to register to visit the reading room at Suzzallo Library, which resembles scenes from Hogwarts in Harry Potter in its academic atmosphere.
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The University of Washington's central library, built in Collegiate Gothic style, with guided tours.
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Al fresco shopping center since the 1950s, with local stores, well-known brands & dining options.
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Ultramodern office building with lush botanical gardens, open for public tours by appointment.
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In Seattle, the best choice for taking night views is Kerry Park. From this angle, you can capture the Seattle downtown and the Space Needle in the lens. On sunny days, you can also capture the peak of Mount Rainier. If you have patience, you can go up the mountain at dusk to watch the city change from orange to light blue, then to dark blue, and finally to purple. Standing high and watching the city's changing lights, you can imagine the city has all the qualities that meet people's expectations for a beautiful life. Many of Seattle's urban and scenic attractions, such as the Space Needle and Mount Rainier, have been photographed here.
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Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views.
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Colorful shack offering Caribbean sandwiches made with roast pork & served on Macrina bread.
Day3: Seattle
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Mount Rainier National Park, also known as Rainier National Park, is located in Pierce County, southeast of Washington state, established on March 2, 1899, and is the fifth national park in the United States. The park covers an area of 368 square miles, including the layered volcano Mount Rainier, which is 14,410 feet high. The elevation of the park ranges from 1600 feet to over 14,000 feet, with canyons and waterfall landscapes surrounding the volcano. Visitors can observe unique natural landscapes in the Northwest Pacific region of the United States, such as the largest glacier in the country - the Carbon Glacier, ancient forests, and subalpine meadows. One of the most popular attractions in the national park is Paradise, which has thick snow in winter and abundant wildflowers in summer. In Paradise, visitors can stay at the Paradise Inn, a log structure with cobblestone fireplaces and forest-mountain views outside the windows, creating a heaven-like atmosphere. The Sourdough Ridge Trail is a moderately difficult hiking route in the park that leads to Frozen Lake. Hikers may have the opportunity to observe bears and cougars up close when walking this trail at sunrise. Experienced hikers can continue onwards to Burroughs Mountain, where they can enjoy complete snow mountains, alpine flowers, and meadow landscapes.
