The Basics
City Name: Seattle
Where is it located?: Seattle is located on the west coast, in the middle of Washington, on the ocean.
Why do people go there?: You know Seattle before you visit it. The skyline is world-famous, thanks to Fraiser and the un-replicatable holdover of the 1964 World’s Fair, the Space Needle. The food is fantastic – given its location on the ocean, how could it not be? It’s the home of Nirvana. There is more rain than sun, snow and clouds. And the dot-com industry is more famous than the rain and grunge combined.
How do travelers get there?: It’s easy to grab a train or bus from Vancouver, B.C. or Portland, Oregon, but most people fly directly into Seattle unless they’re already on the west coast.
Currency: US Dollar
City Code: 206
Population: 600,000
Languages: English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Adams, Loyal Heights, Sunset Hill, West Woodland, Cedar Park, Matthews Beach, Meadowbrook, Briarcliff, Lawton Park, Southeast Magnolia, Eastlake, South Lake Union, Westlake, High Point, Highland Park, North Delridge
Attractions: Space Needle, Dot-Com, Fish Market
Accommodations: Seattle Hostels, Seattle Hotels
Tourist Office: http://www.cityofseattle.net/
Off-the-beaten-path: Seattle’s Underground , Fremont Train, Buffs
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Summer is beautiful, and usually your best time for snagging some sun.
Common Phrases: How much money did you make back in the dot com days?
How to get around?: There is a very good bus system – if you plan on driving, expect traffic galore.
Good to know: Seattle is famous for its nicknames, The Emerald City, The Jet City, The Gateway City and The Rain City.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Seattle is the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Seattle travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.

Older comments on Seattle Travel Facts
Pamela Annan Herrell
31 July 2009
Seattle is Located on Puget Sound not the Pacific Ocean…