After almost a year of the lockdown, and stress people are now ready to take a risk and move out. Believe me; if you take all the precautions and follow the Covid instruction properly, then you are quite safe. After a long break from my travel life, I decided to spend a weekend in one of my favorite holiday destinations – Seattle. If you too are planning to spend your weekend in some beautiful outdoors then Seattle is a good place to consider.
However, you must necessarily get yourself tested for Covid before stepping out as I did. You don’t want to be a carrier of the virus. To protect yourself from other infected people, you just need to wear a mask religiously, keep your hands and clothes clean and keep socially distant from others.
I did all of that and went safely to this amazing city that is culturally unique and visually picturesque. I went to Seattle about a decade ago, and I was happy about the good change. The city looks more beautiful and vibrant. Based on my recent trip I made an itinerary that you can use if you plan a weekend trip to Seattle.
Seattle is a place that offers a perfect balance between the bustling exciting life of a city and the serenity of nature since this city is located in the beautiful mountainous Pacific Northwest. There are many places to visit, many adventures to choose from. The Alaska cruise excursions are one of the must-have experiences in Seattle. Here are some of the places that you must visit if you are going there for the first time.
Pike Place Market
This place has remained the center of attraction for ages! This is basically a market that offers everything from local foods, to craftworks and flowers, etc. the 112-year-old market is so busy and bustling with life, you cannot claim to have seen it all ever.
Another adventure that Pike Place Market offers is the offbeat vendors in the subterranean levels. You can find products from around the world on sale here, which you can shop while enjoying tasty street food and drinks. The market has already expanded a lot since I last came here, and is ready for some more expansion.
Seattle Waterfront
This is a three-mile-long sidewalk filled with a lot of sights and stalls. Running down from the downtown the waterfront stretches up to the Interbay. The Seattle Aquarium which houses some exotic Pacific Northwest creatures is a good attraction. If you are visiting the place for the first time then do explore the Miner’s Landing and boat terminals. Also, don’t forget to take a ride at the Seattle Great Wheel. The place has a lot of good restaurants and street food stalls. Ivar’s, for example, is a good place to try fish and chips
Pioneer Square
This has been termed as the heart of the downtown by many travelers to Seattle so far. The reason is the Underground Tour where you get to see the remnants of the old Seattle city. You can never have enough of this site; it takes you back in time. The above-ground Pioneer Square, situated on the south of the downtown, is also full of historical sights.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Museum is yet another place to see for the love of history. The museum has artifacts and relics that tell the tales of those who once set out from Seattle in search of riches.
The SODO in the neighborhood of Pioneer Square, and the T-Mobile Park, are for sports lovers. You can enjoy many sports teams playing in these stadiums, e.g. the Mariners, the Seahawks, and Sounders, etc. I particularly go there to enjoy the “Seattle Dog” at Joe’s Gourmet Grilled Dogs. A spicy combination of grilled onions, soft sausage, and cream cheese.
Smith Tower
This tower is situated in Pioneer Square itself. It was once the tallest building in the town square but now has been outrun by other taller buildings. The building houses several exciting places, restaurants, and bars. The view of the town square from most of these bars is worth the ascend. Although it was better the last time I went there, it is still wonderful.
Seattle Center
The Seattle Center is like a center of art and culture. It is situated in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood, towards the north of downtown. This is a space filled with greenery where many museums are maintained. Three of these museums are must-visit places. The Chihuly Garden & Glass museum houses the work of Dale Chihuly (glass artist). The Pacific Science Center is a museum of science artifacts that hosts laser shows. MoPop museum is a place to explore Seattle’s pop culture.
Want to visit Seattle? Visit the ‘Visit Seattle‘ website for the latest events, food and covid-19 travel restrictions.
