Explore Seattle

Everything to Plan Your Visit

Discover inspiration, resources, and first-hand experiences below as you get ready to embark on your next great adventure.

Aerial view of Seattle at sunset, featuring the Space Needle in silhouette against an orange sky, with buildings, water, and distant mountains visible in the background. Rachael Jones

International Travelers

Explore trip-planning resources and on-the-ground information for international visitors.

International Travel Guides

Useful Border, Visa & Passport Information

 

 

No Umbrella – The Visit Seattle Blog

Find Seattle’s best experiences, from dining and scenic hikes to arts & culture and events. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, find expert tips and seasonal must-dos that showcase the city’s unique charm. Start exploring now!

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Aerial view of Seattle, showcasing the Space Needle and downtown skyscrapers under a partly cloudy sky. The cityscape, featured in the Visit Seattle Bandwango Perks Pass, is bordered by Elliott Bay on the right, with distant mountains on the horizon. Photo: Rachael Jones

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Ready to visit? Use our helpful resources to book your next trip to Seattle and find even more inspiration on what to do while you’re here.

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Latest Events

Explore The Market

Ongoing

Seattle’s public market and one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing nine acres, the Market’s historic arcade, …

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The MiG-21 Project

Now through 1/26/2026

The Museum of Flight’s dazzling new exhibit is the world premiere of South African artist Ralph Ziman’s 5-year, …

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Winter in the West

Ongoing

Winter is here. This selection of paintings from the Haub Family Collection celebrates the winter season with a …

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Meet the Animals

Ongoing

Explore exhibits to get close to more than 900 animals and 250 species including some of the world’s …

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Culture is Living

Ongoing

Cultural objects at the Burke Museum aren’t tucked away on shelves. They are alive, embodying the knowledge, language, …

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Vietnam Divided: War Above Southeast Asia

Ongoing

Located in the Museum’s T.A. Wilson Great Gallery this installation focuses specifically on the air war above Southeast …

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