TOP THINGS TO DO IN SEATTLE
Washington Ferries: The Washington State Ferries is the nation’s largest ferry system, carrying some 23 million passengers per year. Whether you walk on for a trip across Elliott Bay to Bainbridge Island or you plan a drive out to the Olympic Peninsula to explore, taking a ferry is an iconic Seattle experience
Pike Place Market: Considered "the soul of Seattle", Pike Place Market has been a defining Seattle icon for more than a century. Founded in 1907, the Market is one of the oldest and largest continuously operating public markets in the US. There is something for everyone while you shop, visit, eat and discover.
The Space Needle: Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle has been a symbol of what's possible. Experience two entirely new levels of thrills! From an all-glass floor on the lower level to floor-to-ceiling glass on the upper level, Seattle’s “must see” is now a “must do.”
Olympic Sculpture Park: An outdoor extension of the Seattle Art Museum, the Olympic Sculpture Park is covered in monumental artworks, this award-winning nine-acre sculpture park on the waterfront is Seattle's largest downtown green space.
Woodinville Wine Country: If you're looking for an easy day trip, the Woodinville Wine Country is approximately 30 minutes northeast from the UW Campus. In addition to over 130 wineries from all over Washington, there is plenty to taste and experience.
Olympic Peninsula: If you're looking for more exploring, the Olympic Peninsula has it all. From the grandeur of Olympic National Park, to the rugged coast line of Forks and La Push and into the magical Hoh Rain Forest, you're sure to find the right adventure for you.