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.
Be sure to wear dark blue or neon green when you go watch the Seattle Seahawks play in their home stadium, CenturyLink Field. Part of the NFL since 1976, the Seahawks began as an expansion team and have grown steadily over the years, appearing in several recent playoffs and taking home division and conference championships. Hard-hitting sports action can be found at one of these games.
Be moved to tears or laughter while enjoying entertainment at the Seattle Opera. Seattle Opera has been a leading American opera company since 1993, putting on five operas every year. Watch the classics of the European repertoire as well as contemporary works by American artists in the newly updated, modern McCaw Hall.
Enter through The Pink Door and leave the mundane world behind you. This sublime restaurant transports you to homespun Italy, with tempting Italian-American food, lively, free entertainment and a warm respite from reality. From the trapeze artists swinging overhead in the dining room to the romantic patio overlooking the Elliott Bay, this restaurant guarantees a memorable experience.