Brandon Knapik Photography

Ride up the Space Needle–one of the most distinctive icons in Seattle. Built for the 1962 World´s Fair, the Space Needle features an observation deck over 500 feet above the ground. While you are looking out across the cityscape, be sure to stop by the rotating SkyCity restaurant and gift shop. You can't leave the city without experiencing this attraction.

Discover some of the best children´s books at the Elliott Bay Book Company. This large, locally owned Seattle bookstore is filled with over 150,000 titles, featuring the region´s best selection of new books, local-only offerings and a large collection of bargain books. Stop by for readings and book signings by several authors throughout the year.

Prepare to be surprised at The Funhouse. A dive bar by day, this Halloween-themed bar and nightlife destination transforms into a live music venue by night. Listen to the music of great local and national bands, relax on the outside patio, shoot a few basketball hoops or test your pinball skills indoors.

Be swept away by a performance by the Pacific Northwest Ballet. These ballerinas showcase their remarkable dancing talent in over 100 annual performances. This highly regarded ballet company entertains audiences with elegant full-length and mixed repertory ballets at their home theater as well as on tour throughout the US and the world.