Seattle Travel Tips: 8 Things to Know Before You Go

The primary airport serving Seattle, also known as SeaTac, and a hub for Alaska Airlines. It is accessible via light rail from downtown.

The primary airport serving Seattle, also known as Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, accessible via light rail from downtown.

A downtown location that serves as the departure point for the Monorail to Seattle Center.

Accessible from Westlake Center via the Monorail, it is a major attraction in Seattle.

Home to the original Starbucks and Pike Place Market.

A neighborhood where the Starbucks Reserve Roastery is located.

A quieter neighborhood near the Space Needle, offering potentially cheaper accommodations.

An island accessible by a 35-minute ferry ride, offering potentially cheaper hotel options.

Seattle's most famous attraction and the oldest continuously operated farmers market in the United States, known for its fishmongers and the Gum Wall.

Seattle's iconic attraction built for the 1962 World's Fair, offering views of the city.

Located down the hill from Pike Place Market, it features the Seattle Aquarium, restaurants, shops, and a Ferris wheel.

Location of the Gum Wall near Pike Place Market.

A unique and amazing troll sculpture located under a bridge in Seattle.

Located on the Seattle Waterfront, it is one of the attractions on the boardwalk.

Located on the Seattle Waterfront, it sells a variety of unique items.

A sit-down restaurant on the Seattle Waterfront serving seafood.

A takeout place on the Seattle Waterfront where you can eat on the balcony and feed the seagulls.

Seattle's iconic attraction built for the 1962 World's Fair, offering views of the city.

A wall covered in chewing gum located in Post Alley near Pike Place Market.