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Seattle Waterfront

Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 (Downtown)
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Ranked #2 of 49 nightlife in Seattle
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Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Walking along the Seattle Waterfront is a perfect way to soak up some Northwest atmosphere.  Take in views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains... more » Owner description: Walking along the Seattle Waterfront is a perfect way to soak up some Northwest atmosphere.  Take in views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains while exploring Olympic Sculpture Park, the Seattle Aquarium, shops, and restaurants like Ivar’s, a local landmark, where you can watch the ferries load and depart while you eat.  « less
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WILLIS
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Enjoyed a great Harbor Lock Tour - very interesting. The weather was awesome. Interesting facts and history along the way. Full service bar and snacks were available.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Nice hour long tour of the harbor. Interesting facts told along the way and lucky for us sun and heat to make it even better. Full service bar although we did not utilize it ourselves. A nice way to see the city.

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Bath, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

Probably one of the worst city waterfronts we have visited on our worldwide travels. No proper waterfront walk, an ugly and noisy double deck freeway next to the main walk, and lots of tacky tourist shops. We were also surprised by the number of beggars and homeless people around the area. If you want good views of the water and... More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Seattle is a big city with the same homeless problems every big city has. No one really hassles you much the Great Ferris Wheel, Ivars, the Aquarium, Argosy cruises and the cruise ports are all along the waterfront and lots of restaurants

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013 via mobile

All rather average and ordinary and cluttered but worth a walk along. The trouble is the strolling public are kept back from the water edge, unlike Sydney. There are buildings to go into but hardly anything exciting and just no great views because of them.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

We arrived in Seattle by way of the Victoria Clipper for a three night stay of sightseeing, shopping and dining. We settled into our hotel then off we went to explore the Pike Place Farmers Market. There was lots to see and do in the market. We enjoyed watching the tossing of fish and crabs at one of the venders... More

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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

the waterfront is naturally very breathtaking. the place has piers to get a good look of the shoreline. the space needle is visible from this place too. There are many attractions along the waterfront. the pike's place market, aquarium and a good walk for people who love walking.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

It is alot of fun by the waterfront. You can eat, drink or just enjoy all the sites. Be prepared to spend the better part of the day there as there is lots to do. If you have the time it is recommended that you go to the waterfront during the day and also come back for an evening visit.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 via mobile

Love riding the big wheel where you can see the town and water. The seafood is very fresh and tasty. The market has local artists with very talented items for sale. Watching them throw fish from one to another is entertaining.

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Goiania, Brazil
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

After visiting the Seattle Aquarium and the Seattle Great Wheel (see reviews), we went for a walk along the water front and stopped by one of the restaurants. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name of the one we ended up choosing. But I guess there is not a significant difference between them. I had a big crab and a local... More

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