You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from DJSWERVEWON: RT @Watson206: #JETSET THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TONIGHT AT CAP CLUB IN SEATTLE! @tallhomeyvita @JakeUno @DJSWERVEWON @dj100proof DROPPING GEMS ALL NIGHT!! a minute ago Rell_E_Rell: RT @2euce_Wong: Lol “@Rell_E_Rell GO Seattle SuperSonics http://t.co/WYzLs4a4” a minute ago YoungOGB: RT @Nonchallant: Who TF is 'Us'? I dont remember yall being Seattle fans... Lukewarm dudes these days I tell ya a minute ago World / North-America / USA / Seattle | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect Wrapped in snow-capped mountains and washed by the Puget Sound, the home of such global giants as Microsoft, Boeing and Starbucks is also an outdoor paradise. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency US Dollar (USD) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements Under the new Electronic Travel System (ESTA) visitors must submit an online application form at least 72 hours before departure. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language English Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT -8 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Seattle has a mild, wet climate with temperatures rarely reaching extremes of high or low. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 1 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 110V (Standard American two-pin plug) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety Healthcare in the USA is high quality but expensive making comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover essential. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Seattle arrive at Seattle Tacoma International Airport ( 17801 International Boulevard, 00 1 206 433 5388), 15 miles south of downtown. Buses run from the airport to downtown locations every 15 minutes. The journey takes up to one hour and costs $1.25 to $1.75. A taxi to downtown Seattle costs around $33. Address: Post Code: Tel No: The Museum of Flight The Museum of Flight: One of the world's largest air and space museums has an outstanding collection of vintage and contemporary aircraft. Board the first Presidential Jet or Air Force One; sit in the cockpits of jet fighters and gawp at aircraft flying in formation in the Great Gallery. Address: 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA Post Code:98108 Tel No:00 1 206 764 5720 Pike Place Market Pike Place Market: Seattle's historic waterfront marketplace offers 190 shops, 200 stalls and over 50 places to eat and drink. Enjoy everything from fresh Pacific crab to folkloric jewellery and the latest fashions. Address: Pike Place and Western Avenue Post Code:98101 Tel No:00 1 206 682 7453 Seaplane Flightseeing Excursions Seaplane Flightseeing Excursions: Take off from Lake Union Seaplane Airport for a 20 minute tour of the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat community, Mt. Rainier, the Space Needle, waterfront estates, busy fishing harbours and more. Address: 950 Westlake Avenue N. Seattle, WA Post Code:98109 Tel No:00 1 425 486 1257 Quick Lunch - The Met Known as The Met, The Metropolitan Grill is a classic American steakhouse with a distinctly masculine appeal. Patrons dine amid polished brass and mahogany. Address: 820 2nd Ave Post Code: Tel No:00 1 206 624 3287 Top Table - Canlis For more than 50 years, Canlis has been one of Seattle's best special occasion restaurants. Modern, Northwestern cuisine is served in a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired setting with fabulous views and live music. Address: 2576 Aurora Avenue North Post Code: Tel No:00 1 206 283 3313 Cheap Eats - Pacific Café Hong Kong Kitchen At Pacific Café Hong Kong Kitchen, try Cha chaan teng cuisine, a Chinese and Western fusion popular in Hong Kong that's affordable and eclectic. Two can fill up for less than $20. Address: 416 Fifth Avenue South Post Code: Tel No:00 1 206 682 0908 On Business - The Grand Hyatt Seattle The Grand Hyatt Seattle boasts Pacific Rim interiors and fabulous views. Convenient extras include meeting rooms, 24-hour business centre, wired and wireless internet. Book now Address: 721 Pine St Post Code:98101 Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - Edgewater Perched on pilings over Elliot Bay, the Edgewater is Seattle's only luxury waterfront hotel. Expect designer rustic décor, fireplaces and bay or city skyline views. Book now Address: Pier 67, 2411 Alaskan Way Post Code:98121 Tel No: Cheap Sleep - Eighth Avenue Inn Eighth Avenue Inn A good, central location and better than average free extras - local calls, high speed internet, breakfast, incoming fax and newspapers - add up to an excellent choice for business on a budget. Book now Address: 2213 8th Ave Post Code:98121 Tel No: Coffee And Chat - Victrola Roastery and Café on Pike It's about the beans at Victrola Roastery and Café on Pike (310 E. Pike, 00 1 206 624 1725). Open from 6:30 am, it's quiet spot to groove on the brew. Address: 310 E. Pike Post Code: Tel No:00 1 206 624 1725 Formal Presentation - The Westin, Seattle The Westin, Seattle (1900 5th Ave, 00 1 206 728 1000) is the place to impress with the latest presentation technology in 22 fully-equipped meeting rooms, many serviced 24/7. Address: 1900 5th Ave Post Code: Tel No:00 1 206 728 1000 Evening Drinks - The Hilltop Ale House A big selection of cask conditioned and draft beers are the draws at The Hilltop Ale House (2129 Queen Anne Avenue North, 00 1 206 285 3877), an English style gastropub with good Puget Sound views. Address: 2129 Queen Anne Avenue North Post Code: Tel No:00 1 206 285 3877 Print City guides Atlanta Chicago Dallas Denver Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
