When you are visiting Seattle, whether you have the budget to plan a lot of fun adventures or not, it can still be great to take advantage of the free attractions the city offers. So to help you plan a very fun and diverse trip to Seattle, Fox Rent A Car gives you a list of free attractions in Seattle to consider.
Free Attractions in Seattle: Seattle Center
After you visit all the touristy and popular sights such as Pike Market Place, you might want to relax and enjoy some time away from buildings. Seattle Center is a great park to come and walk around in on a sunny day in Seattle. It offers many various attractions, some free, some not, and always has an interesting venue of festivals.
Free Attractions in Seattle: Museums
As most other cities, Seattle has a free museum day per month. Every first Thursday of the month some of the best museums in Seattle offer you the opportunity to visit them free of charge. The Seattle Art Museum offers a very impressive collection of art not to miss. Seattle Asian Art Museum is not just free the first Thursday but the first Saturday as well. It is a great place to discover Asian art and learn about the different Asian cultures. For a more international exhibit, the Frye Art Museum exposes French and German artists, and it’s free every day! If you are more interested in Science, especially Science Fiction, you should visit the Science Fictions Museums and Hall of Fame, which is known to be the first science fiction museum in the world! The Museum of Flight is another popular museum to visit in Seattle. You can visit the first Air Force One there.
Free Attractions in Seattle: Wineries
If your Seattle trip is to relax, what can be better than a stop at a Winery to taste and enjoy this miracle grape juice called wine! Bainbridge Island Vineyards and Winery offers free tours on Sundays. Chateau Ste Michelle, a little outside of Seattle offers an interesting free tour, called the Columbia Valley Tour and Tasting.
Free Attractions in Seattle: Washington Park Arboretum
For a great outdoor experience, with a beautiful setting, visit the Seattle Garden: Washington Park Arboretum. It is a great destination to learn about many different flowers varieties. You will be amazed by all the colors and scents and how peaceful this park is.
Of course, if you enjoy the outdoor, you will be pleased with all the parks around Seattle. Most parks are free and allow you to enjoy a nice bike ride, walk or even outdoor games. If you enjoy hiking, you should consider the Olympic National Park. Also, check out all the rock climbing opportunities around Seattle, some are free, and even if it’s not your usual sport of choice, you might discover a new passion!
Here are some but not all of the free attractions in Seattle. You can find a more extensive list here. Have a great trip to Seattle.
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