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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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Goiania, Brazil
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

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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Marysville
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Nice views. There is the Seattle Aquarium and a few shops and a ferris wheel. Not much else there. Railroad track runs along the main waterfront road and sometimes blocks traffic. Parking on Sundays appears to be free, but it doesn't say so on the meters.

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San Francisco, California, United States
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251 helpful votes 251 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

I love oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, creeks, ponds and any watery (I am a Pisces, after all) so the first thing I like to do in Seattle is make a beeline for the waterfront. I could sit for hours peacefully watching the ferries and other boats, feeding the hungry gulls (pushy rascals sometimes), and people-watching. There are plenty of... More

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Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Very nice area to walk around and watch the activities along the waterfront. Easy walk from Pike's market, lots of restaurants and you can watch the ferries coming in and out.

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Went to visit fathers grave. We try to make this an annual visit. Peaceful place with veterans from WWII until now.

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IRELAND
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

The activity around the Seattle waterfront is buzzing. Lots to see and do down here...restaurants, fresh food (Go to Ivers!) and a nice city view especially if you take the ferry out to Bainbridge Island.

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oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

The Seattle Waterfront seems the same, 30 years after my first visit, yet it's not. The Old Curiosity Shop is there... with the dead people in the cases and weird two headed animals. Yet there are more modern items in the store. The pier has been updated and added to so that more businesses have decking and outdoor seating. There's... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Take a stroll along this lovely waterfront and see all that there is to see. You can jump on a ferry or stop at Ivar's for some fish and chips. This is a nice walk with lots to see and do! Now they even have a ferris wheel!

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

I visited the waterfront with my Daughter and 3 grandchildren ages 8, 12, &15. The had a blast! We started at Pikes Place and ended up at the waterfront Farris Wheel. It was a lot like the "Eye of London" with enclosed cars for approx 20 multiple riders. The views of the city and the sound were beautiful. We went... More

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Mill Valley
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Walk the Seattle Waterfront! Walk it rain or shine (bundle up if you do it in the rain, but do it!). Walk it long to the granary silos, walk it short to the Ferris Wheel (go up for a bird's eye view of the Bay, the Sound, and surrounding snow-capped land masses). Walk it to feel the spine of Seattle... More

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