35 Famous Seattle Landmarks to Visit (Washington) Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

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Introduction

35 Famous Seattle Landmarks to Visit (Washington) Visual Story

There are many famous Seattle landmarks to see when in The Emerald City! This list...

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LANDMARK 1

Lake Union

Lake Union, which sits entirely within the borders of Seattle, is a beautiful freshwater lake...

LANDMARK 2

Volunteer Park

Volunteer Park is a 48-acre park in the center of Seattle that opened in 1901...

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LANDMARK 3

Space Needle

The Space Needle is, without a doubt, one of the most famous sites in Seattle...

LANDMARK 4

Seattle Asian Art Museum

The Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park showcases works of art from multiple Asian...

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LANDMARK 5

Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is an over 100-year-old marketplace located in the center of Seattle. Opened...

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LANDMARK 6

Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience

The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience is one of the lesser-known...

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LANDMARK 7

Saint James Cathedral

St. James Cathedral is a beautiful Roman Catholic cathedral that opened in 1907. The church...

LANDMARK 8

North Queen Anne Drive Bridge

The North Queen Anne Drive Bridge was constructed in 1936 to replace the former wooden...

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LANDMARK 9

Gas Works Park

Gas Works Park is a 19-acre park and one of the most unique landmarks in...

LANDMARK 10

George Washington Memorial Bridge

The George Washington Memorial Bridge, also known as the Aurora Bridge, connects the Queen Anne...

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LANDMARK 11

Ballard Locks

Ballard Locks, or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, is a complex of locks in the Lake...

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LANDMARK 12

World Famous Giant Shoe Museum

If you like going to the strangest landmarks and attractions in cities you visit, you...

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LANDMARK 13

Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center

Located nearly 1,000 feet above the ground on the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center...

LANDMARK 14

Pioneer Square

Pioneer Square is quite literally the birthplace of Seattle. It was the first neighborhood of...

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LANDMARK 15

Chief Seattle Sculpture

The Chief Seattle statue is dedicated to the leader of the Suquamish people. This life-size...

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LANDMARK 16

Lake View Cemetery

Lake View Cemetery is a more unique landmark but one that is important to the...

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LANDMARK 17

Lake Washington

Lake Washington is a renowned natural landmark located adjacent to Seattle. The freshwater lake is...

LANDMARK 18

Bruce Lee's Gravesite

The gravesite of Bruce Lee is a renowned landmark in Seattle, WA, and is located...

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LANDMARK 19

Museum of Pop Culture

Founded in 2000 by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the Museum of Pop Culture has become...

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LANDMARK 20

Pacific Science Center

At the Pacific Science Center, you can learn about an array of science topics and...

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LANDMARK 21

Olympic Sculpture Park

Going to Olympic Sculpture Park is one of many fun and unique things to do...

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LANDMARK 22

The Seattle Center

Located in the Downtown Seattle area, the Seattle Center covers 74 acres and was constructed...

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LANDMARK 23

Smith Tower

Smith Tower is another famous building to see in the city. The 38-floor tower opened...

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LANDMARK 24

Tropical Butterfly House

A fun and family-friendly landmark to visit in Seattle is the Tropical Butterfly House. Located...

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LANDMARK 25

Seattle Art Museum

Art lovers can't miss going to the Seattle Art Museum. This cultural landmark was established...

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LANDMARK 26

Lake Washington Ship Canal

Another interesting landmark is the Lake Washington Ship Canal. This waterway connects Lake Washington to...

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LANDMARK 27

The Gum Wall

The Gum Wall is one of many quirky Seattle, WA, landmarks that you can't miss...

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LANDMARK 28

Puget Sound

The Puget Sound is a well-known natural landmark in the Pacific Northwest that's an inlet...

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LANDMARK 29

Miners Landing Pier 57

Miners Landing Pier 57 is a popular tourist attraction located on the waterfront on Alaskan...

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LANDMARK 30

Museum of History & Industry

Located in the South Lake Union neighborhood, the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) opened...

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LANDMARK 31

Seattle Great Wheel

As mentioned, Miners Landing is home to another famous landmark, the Seattle Great Wheel. The...

LANDMARK 32

Columbia City Landmark District

The city has eight historic districts, with the Columbia City Landmark District being one of...

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LANDMARK 33

The Fremont Troll

The Fremont Troll sits underneath the Aurora Bridge on North 36th Avenue. As the name...

LANDMARK 34

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is one of Seattle's oldest and strangest landmarks. Operating in the...

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LANDMARK 35

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Chihuly Garden and Glass is definitely one of the best places to visit in Seattle...

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Conclusion

In Conclusion

This list of the top Seattle, Washington, landmarks should have given you an idea of...

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