FREE things to do in Seattle
Discover the best of Seattle, Washington with this guide to its fantastic FREE attractions! From iconic landmarks and cultural centers to stunning parks and vibrant markets, explore the Emerald City's diverse offerings without spending a dime. Uncover hidden gems and local favorites that make Seattle truly special.
Seattle Center
Seattle Center is a vibrant cultural hub known for its iconic Space Needle and diverse attractions, offering a taste of the city's arts, music, and entertainment.
Space Needle
A landmark in Seattle Center, worth seeing even if you're on a budget.
Gas Works Park
A park with views of Seattle, featuring a former gas plant, and is a popular picnic spot.
Seattle Art Museum
A museum with cool exhibits that has free entry on the first Thursday of every month.
Nordic Museum
A museum with free entry on the first Thursday of every month.
Museum of Flight
A museum in South Seattle with free entry on the first Thursday of every month, recommended for those who like airplanes.
Museum of History and Industry
A museum with free entry on the first Thursday of every month.
Henry Art Gallery
A museum with free entry on the first Thursday of every month.
Fry Art Museum
A museum with daily free admission.
Center for Wooden Boats
A center with daily free admission.
Duwamish Longhouse Cultural Center
A cultural center with daily free admission.
Klondike Gold Rush Museum
A museum with daily free admission.
Center on Contemporary Art
A center with daily free admission.
Sculpture Park
An outdoor extension of the Seattle Art Museum with free daily admission and views of the water and Cascades, good for walking, biking, or scootering.
Myrtle Edwards Park
A park accessible from Sculpture Park, with a rocky beach area and dog-friendly spots, within walking distance from Pike Place.
Pike Place
Within 15-20 minutes walk to Myrtle Edwards Park.
Discovery Park
A park further north, ideal for experiencing nature with trails leading to a lighthouse, especially beautiful in the fall.
Lake Union
A lake where swimming is a popular summer activity, especially at the south end near the boat drop-in with a dock.
Golden Gardens
A beachy area in Ballard, good for swimming, barbecues, and volleyball, with fire pits available.
Kerry Park
A park in Queen Anne offering the best view of the city skyline, especially at sunrise or sunset.
Queen Anne
Location of Kerry Park.
Green Lake
A lake with a comfortable atmosphere, popular for walking, biking, and tanning, though swimming is not recommended due to water quality.
Amazon spheres
A communal workspace for Amazon employees in Belltown/South Lake Union, open to the public on select Saturdays with reservations required.
Belltown
Near Amazon Spheres, location of art walk.
South Lake Union
Near Amazon Spheres, the site of the public Peapod program.
Alki
A beacht area on the west side of Seattle, accessible by water taxi, with restaurants and waterfront views.
Magnolia Farmers Market
A farmers market that takes place on Saturdays.
U District
A place that has open Farmers market on Saturday.
Pike Place Market
A place where you can get some food.
Capitol Hill farmers market
A Farmers market that takes place on Sundays.
Fremont Sunday market
One of the favorite Farmers market that takes place on Sundays.
Ballard Farmers Market
One of the favorite Farmers market that takes place on Sundays.
West Seattle farmers market
A Farmers market that takes place on Sundays.
Mercer Island Farmers Market
A Farmers market that takes place on Sundays.
Kubota Gardens
A 20-acre Japanese-style garden in South Seattle, open to the public daily, with the best time to visit in the fall.
Pier 62
A brand-new pier, part of the waterfront revitalization, with a soccer turf and cornhole, hosting city events during the summer.
Pier 66
A pier with a cool view of the waterfront and city, often used as a docking point for cruise ships.