Seattle Travel Guide

The Coast Starlight is one of Amtrak's most celebrated long-distance trains, running the length of the U.S. West Coast from Seattle through Portland and the San Francisco Bay Area down to Los Angeles — about 35 hours and over 2,000 km. Its Sightseer Lounge car with floor-to-ceiling windows frames the Cascade peaks, Pacific coastline and California wine country. Sleeping compartments and a dining car let you travel in comfort and skip the driving fatigue — a classic way to savour "slow travel" and North American rail culture. Book ahead and try to ride the Oregon and California coastal stretches by daylight.

The Space Needle is Seattle's iconic 184-m observation tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, with a rotating restaurant and glass floor.

Gas Works Park sits on the north shore of Seattle's Lake Union, built on the site of a derelict 19th-century gas plant — a model of industrial-ruin park design. Massive rusted reactors, pipes and gas holders are preserved and painted in vivid colours, creating a raw, distinctive contrast with the green lawns, and a favourite spot for photography and picnics. The lakeside path frames the downtown skyline and is popular for kite-flying, sunsets and the 4th of July fireworks. Designed by Richard Haag, it has won numerous awards for its "keep the industrial memory" approach to urban renewal.

Chihuly Garden and Glass near the Space Needle showcases Dale Chihuly's spectacular glass installations indoors and in gardens.

Museum of Flight, located in SEATTLE, 美国, is among the city's most visited attractions.

Kerry Park, located in SEATTLE, 美国, is among the city's most visited attractions.