Seattle is a trendy urban haven surrounded by lush, unmatched natural beauty – it ain’t called the Emerald City for nothing! The destination is packed with arts and cultural hotspots, a diverse music scene, world-class restaurants and is the home of five world-famous professional sports teams to boot. Seattle is the city to keep every traveller entertained.
How to get to Seattle
Currently there are no direct flights from Australia but many airlines link Australia to Seattle with only one stop, including:
- United Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Australia
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Qantas
- Cathay Pacific
- Singapore Airlines
- Air Canada
Who goes to Seattle
Unpretentious but still oozing cool, Seattle is a city for explorers, whether that be the adventure traveller hiking in one of the destination’s many surrounding national parks or the music fanatic stumbling into a local bar and discovering the ‘Next Big Thing’.
Top 10 things to do in Seattle
- Check out the incredible glass exhibit Chihuly Garden & Glass
- Sample the destination’s foodie scene at James Beard awarded restaurants like June Baby
- Spend the afternoon buried in books at the famous Elliott Bay Book Company
- Get a taste of the famous Pike Place Market with a Savor Seattle foodie tour
- Browse America’s largest spirit collection in ultra- cool neighbourhood, Capitol Hill
- Take the ferry over to Bainbridge for a day trip
- Take a peek at one of the popular culture exhibits at MoPOP
- Experience Seattle’s wine culture at one of their many wineries
- Take a hike up to Kerry Park and watch the sunset over the Seattle skyline
- Explore the breathtaking scenery at the nearby Mount Rainer National Park
How to book Seattle
Travel agents can book Seattle through their preferred wholesaler. Many companies offer accommodation, tours, tickets and attractions while you can also book longer escorted tours.
How to learn more about Seattle
Travel agents can learn more about Seattle through the agent website www.visitseattle.org/travel-professionals/ or visit www.visitseattle.com.au for general information.
Website: www.visitseattle.com.au
Contact Email: Andrea.Campbell@gtitourism.com.au
