Hands of the World

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.

Learn about science, math and technology at the Pacific Science Center. This eight-building complex features several hands-on, permanent exhibits and attractions about ecology, environmental stewardship and nature awareness, as well as many traveling exhibitions. Check out the Laser Dome, the two IMAX theaters, a tropical butterfly house and a planetarium.

Visit Seattle Children´s Theatre, one of the largest theaters of its kind in the United States. This theater is dedicated to showcasing entertainment that appeals to children of all ages. Since its development in 1975, SCT has produced over 90 new works for young audiences both in the US and abroad.

Watch a soccer game played by one of the best teams in the United States. The Seattle Sounders FC set a record as the first MLS team to win three U. S. Open Cups in a row, and have been gathering a strong fan base since they were founded in 1994. Wear your Rave Green and make some noise at the stadium for The Sounders!