Seattle Travel Facts

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.