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35 Best Seattle Tourist Spots You Shouldn't Miss in Washington

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35 Best Seattle Tourist Spots You Shouldn't Miss in Washington

Introduction - From the iconic Space Needle to the historical Pike Place Market, this article lists the 35 best Seattle tourist spots...

 
 

Lake Washington

Tourist Spot 1 - Lake Washington is a renowned natural landmark located adjacent to Seattle. The freshwater lake is the largest in King County...

 
 

Saint James Cathedral

Tourist Spot 2 - St. James Cathedral is a beautiful Roman Catholic cathedral that opened in 1907. The church is still operating today, although...

 
 
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The Gum Wall

Tourist Spot 3 - The Gum Wall is one of many quirky Seattle, WA, landmarks that you can't miss seeing! The initial gum wall...

 
 
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Seattle Art Museum

Tourist Spot 4 - 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

Tourist Spot 5 - Pike Place Market is an over 100-year-old marketplace located in the center of Seattle. Opened in 1907, it's one of...

 
 
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Ballard Locks

Tourist Spot 6 - Ballard Locks, or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, is a complex of locks in the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The spot...

 
 
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Smith Tower

Tourist Spot 7 - Smith Tower is another famous building to see in the city. The 38-floor tower opened in 1914 and today features...

 
 
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Miners Landing Pier 57

Tourist Spot 8 - Miners Landing Pier 57 is a popular tourist attraction located on the waterfront on Alaskan Way. The bayside wharf is...

 
 

Space Needle

Tourist Spot 9 - The Space Needle is, without a doubt, one of the most famous sites in Seattle. Constructed in 1962, it's viewed...

 
 

The Fremont Troll

Tourist Spot 10 - The Fremont Troll sits underneath the Aurora Bridge on North 36th Avenue. As the name suggests, this sculpture is of...

 
 

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