Seattle
United States · WashingtonUS
City in Washington, United States
Seattle is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is the 18th-most populous city in the United States with a population of 780,995 in 2024, while the Seattle metropolitan area at over 4.15 million residents is the 15th-most populous metropolitan area in the nation. The city is the county seat of King County, the most populous county in Washington. Seattle's growth rate of 21.1% between 2010 and 2020 made it one of the country's fastest-growing large cities.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 737,015
- Coordinates
- 47.606, -122.332
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 40 m
Overview of Seattle
Part of Washington, United States, Seattle is a busy regional city. With 737,015 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect nature, nightlife and water sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Seattle
Nature in Seattle
(15)Looking for nature? Seattle has Caves, Forest, Gardens, Islands and Lakes. Counting everything, 15 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Seattle.
Nightlife in Seattle
(9)Seattle's nightlife entries include Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. Everything listed here comes from what Seattle is actually tagged with. There are 9 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Seattle
(9)The water sports shortlist for Seattle: Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Paddle and Paddleboarding. It is a direct read of Seattle's activity profile. Altogether 9 options are tagged here.
Culture in Seattle
(8)The culture shortlist for Seattle: Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges, Cathedrals and Docks. It is a direct read of Seattle's activity profile. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Seattle
(6)The adventure shortlist for Seattle: Boat Rides, Climbing, Escape Room, Parachute and Shooting Ranges. Everything listed here comes from what Seattle is actually tagged with. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Seattle
(6)Our data lists Biking, Running, Skateboard, Skiing and Slopes as sports options here. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Seattle.
Wellness in Seattle
(5)For wellness, expect Farms, Ranches, Spa, Therms and Wellness. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Seattle.
Family in Seattle
(3)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. All of it is drawn from Seattle's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Seattle
(2)The shopping shortlist for Seattle: Food and Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Seattle is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Seattle
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Seattle.
Best time to visit Seattle
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Seattle rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near Seattle that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Seattle known for?
- Seattle is mainly a destination for nature, nightlife and water sports, set in Washington, United States with around 737,015 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Seattle?
- You can plan around Caves, Forest, Gardens, Islands and Lakes in Seattle. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Seattle?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Seattle located?
- Administratively, Seattle sits in Washington, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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