What to do and see in Seattle, Washington (WA): The Best Outdoor Activities

October 28, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

In Seattle you simply can’t skip the Central Public Library – a modern architectural marvel of glass grids, unusual shapes, and a “book spiral” that climbs four stories. Stroll over to Pike Place Market to visit the original Starbucks and play catch with a fishmonger. In the heart of the city lies Chihuly Garden and Glass, which will dazzle you with its colorful and delicate works. Glide to the top of the Space Needle for panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges and Puget Sound.
Restaurants in Seattle

1. Howell Park and Beach

1800 East Howell Place, Seattle, WA 98122 +1 206-684-4075 https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/howell-park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Howell Park and Beach

2. Skydive Snohomish

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5.0 based on 324 reviews

Skydive Snohomish

Skydive Snohomish is a family-owned and operated, full-service skydiving operation committed to safety as our first priority, offering Professionalism to, and a Personal Connection with, our students and visitors. We specialize in the first-skydive experience and consider it our privilege to provide a first-class introduction to the sport of skydiving.

3. Elliott Bay Trail

Alaskan Way Broad Street, Seattle, WA
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Elliott Bay Trail

4. The Electric Boat Company

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5.0 based on 154 reviews

The Electric Boat Company

The Electric Boat Company provides Electric Boat rentals on Lake Union and is the Duffy Electric Boat dealer for the Pacific Northwest. Our beautiful 100% electric boats are 21 ft long and accommodate up to 10-12 guests. Duffy electric boats are completely enclosed and heated or can be opened up for those beautiful summer days as well. Children are more than welcome, bring your own picnic or get take out from a lake side restaurant. Our boats are perfect for Birthdays, Anniversaries, weddings and Proposals. Our tablet based Scavenger Hunt is our most popular team building event and we can accommodate up to 200 guests. The boats compete with one another to search out clues, solve riddles and take pictures.

5. All Rivers & Saltwater Charters

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5.0 based on 314 reviews

All Rivers & Saltwater Charters

A team of Washington fishing guides awaits to take you on the trip of a lifetime! Led by full-time, professional guide Mark Coleman, All Rivers & Saltwater Charters offers private, fully furnished Washington fishing charters for Salmon, Steelhead, Tuna, Lingcod, Halibut, and Crab. Our charter fishing locations include the Seattle area rivers, Puget Sound, Westport, the Columbia river and Olympic Peninsula rivers. Freshwater or Saltwater, where your trip takes place depends on where fishing is best at that time of year. Our Washington fishing guides and Seattle fishing charters are approximately 6-8 hours, with all gear, tackle, boat, bait, fuel, and guide included. Tuna and Halibut trips are a little longer. The only items you need to provide sack lunch, drink, dress for the weather, and anglers meet us at the water.

6. Evergreen Escapes

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Evergreen Escapes

We work hard to be the very best guides in the Pacific Northwest. We’re a small, award-winning travel company that blends jaw-dropping natural wonders, outdoor adventure, local wine, first-rate customer service and unique experiences into relaxing small-group tours that depart from Portland, OR and Seattle, WA. We know that days spent traveling and exploring are invaluable; traveling effortlessly and artfully is priceless. Let us take care of the details to maximize your time and improve your adventure! Our guides and tours have been recognized by National Geographic Traveler, CNN, Huffington Post, USA Today 10 Best, Vogue, TripAdvisor, Viator, and more. We travel with a maximum of 10 guests per tour! We cover all entry fees, tasting fees and equipment. Full day trips generally feature a tasty local meal, coffee, snacks, etc. We pick-up and drop-off at downtown hotels, AirBNBs, rentals, and more! Our small-group tour departures are guaranteed.

7. Shutter Tours - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 1,115 reviews

Shutter Tours - Day Tours

Shutter Tours is a top rated Seattle sightseeing tour company designed to help you not only see many great locations but spend quality time and explore each location. Our signature Snoqualmie Falls tour is an excellent way to see the falls and enjoy some time in the city exploring great places like the Ballard Locks, Fremont Troll and Kerry Park. Check out our website for more information and the excellent seasonal tours we offer such as the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Tours in April.

8. AdventureTerra

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5.0 based on 97 reviews

AdventureTerra

AdventureTerra LLC, originally founded in 2012, is an educational climbing guide service offering many unique adventures. We are continuously expanding our adventures and currently are offering activities that have not been available before in Washington State. Including Deception Pass State Park Canopy Tree Climbing. We take people up to 200 feet high into the canopy for a four hour educational adventure, offering two types of climbs, day climbs and sunset climbs. Our guides on the canopy climbs are certified arborists or professional educators. They insure both the safety of the climbers and trees, and provide education on the climbing techniques, the trees, and the environment. AdventureTerra's founding program, rock climbing, has two guides and licenses from the state to operate in many locations in the cascades. Our main interests are to get as many people as possible out into nature and for them to experience something new, socially valuable, educational and, especially, fun.

9. Seattle Bicycle Tours

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Seattle Bicycle Tours

Seattle Bicycle Tours offers guided Electric Bike Tours and Standard City Bike Tours in Seattle daily. We offer 3 Electric Bike Tours and 2 Standard City Bike Tours. Visit our website and see which bike tour is for you. It is our mission to show you the sights, sounds, and smells that makes Seattle a gem of a city. Our mission at Seattle Bicycle Tours is to show you a fun and safe adventure in the Emerald city by bicycle, whether it be an electric bike or a standard city bike. Freedom is two-wheels in Seattle. Drop the keys for peddles. On our guided bicycle tours, you will have an adventurous, educational experience in the number #1 bicycle city in America. We take pride in our work and the gear we provide. Join us on one of our bicycle tours and make some lifetime memories.

10. Candere Cruising

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Candere Cruising

Due to Covid-19, Every cruise is private and will be just you and your group! Experience Seattle's best boat tour aboard Candere, Seattle's only private Cocktail Cruise! While cruising Lake Union, you'll view seaplane take-off and landings up close and see the Space Needle, Gas Works Park, the Fremont Bridge and St. Marks Cathedral. Cruise past dozens of floating homes including the Sleepless in Seattle floating home and the oldest floating home in Seattle. See hundreds of boats from classic cruisers to modern mega yachts from Westlake to Portage Bay and the Montlake Cut, leading to Lake Washington. Get a fantastic view of the UW campus and football stadium.

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