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14 Famous Seattle Attractions Worth Exploring

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14 Famous Seattle Attractions Worth Exploring

Introduction - Seattle, Washington, has been attracting visitors for a long time. This article covers some of the most famous and iconic...

 
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Ballard Locks

Attraction 1 - Ballard Locks, or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, is a complex of locks in the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The spot...

 
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Chief Seattle Sculpture

Attraction 2 - The Chief Seattle statue is dedicated to the leader of the Suquamish people. This life-size copper sculpture was created in...

 

Space Needle

Attraction 3 - The Space Needle is, without a doubt, one of the most famous sites in Seattle. Constructed in 1962, it's viewed...

 

Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center

Attraction 4 - Located nearly 1,000 feet above the ground on the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center, the Sky View Observatory is...

 
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Smith Tower

Attraction 5 - Smith Tower is another famous building to see in the city. The 38-floor tower opened in 1914 and today features...

 

Lake Washington

Attraction 6 - Lake Washington is a renowned natural landmark located adjacent to Seattle. The freshwater lake is the largest in King County...

 
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Seattle Art Museum

Attraction 7 - Art lovers can't miss going to the Seattle Art Museum. This cultural landmark was established in 1933 and houses a...

 
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Pike Place Market

Attraction 8 - Pike Place Market is an over 100-year-old marketplace located in the center of Seattle. Opened in 1907, it's one of...

 

Seattle Great Wheel

Attraction 9 - As mentioned, Miners Landing is home to another famous landmark, the Seattle Great Wheel. The 53 meters tall Ferris wheel...

 

Lake Union

Attraction 10 - Lake Union, which sits entirely within the borders of Seattle, is a beautiful freshwater lake. This famous Washington landmark is...

 

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