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Things to Do in Seattle

Seattle, Washington, one of the Northwest's most vibrant and eclectic destinations, is known for its spectacular scenery, emerging businesses and innovative cultural landscape. Year-round adventures await as seasonal festivities and events provide endless entertainment in this waterfront city.

Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, The Westin Seattle is your gateway to all of the things to do in Seattle that make this Northwest city famous - The Space Needle, the original Starbucks, Pike Place Market, the flagship Nordstrom, the Experience Music Project and the bustling waterfront - to name a few.

Below, you'll find a description of things to do in Seattle. Simply ask our Concierge for additional information or help with reserving tickets.

Ballard Farmers Market - Happening Now Every Sunday, at the picturesque year-round Ballard Avenue location, you'll find a thriving market that has won acclaim as one of the best local markets because of a constantly expanding variety of ingenious offerings and specialties from local farmers, culinary artists and craftsman designers.
Woodinville Wineries - Events Year Round Check out the Woodinville Winery events happening during your visit. They offer an impressive summer concert series, remarkable restaurants, or experience the daily wine tastings.
Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival - April La Conner is a beautiful area between the mountains, the river, the farmlands and the salt water. La Conner is Tulip Central and home to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Parade, the Tulip Pedal, Tulip Art Shows, and Tulip Flightseeing Excursions taking off on the Swinomish Channel. La Conner offers the only waterfront lodging, shopping, and dining in Skagit Valley.
Seattle International Film Festival May-June The 39th Annual Seattle Film Festival promises to be an exciting Viewing Event. Experience 25 Days of intense film viewing, where you can indulge in every type of cinema from the US & around the globe. From `famous` Directors to Independent Filmmakers, more than 300 Works will be showcased during this popular event.
Northwest Folklife Festival May This is the largest Folk Festival in the Country, drawing thousands of people from all over the world, to come and enjoy the multitude of Ethnic Traditions showcased here. Participate in one of the most cultural things to do in Seattle and enjoy food, dance, art and crafts.
Fremont Fair - June Every year at the summer solstice, thousands of fairgoers get together and enjoy Seattle's Best Annual Street Event, the ever-evolving and ever-eclectic Fremont Fair. The Fair is a benefit for the anti-poverty programs of Fremont Public Association.
Bite of Seattle - July Plan to attend the Bite of Seattle, one of the most delicious things to do in Seattle! The Bite is filled with over 60 great restaurants, fantastic national and local entertainment on seven stages, sizzlin' cooking demonstrations and a whole lot more! Entertainment is an essential part of the Bite of Seattle. With over 150 acts in all, there is always something for everyone's listening pleasure. There are entertainment stages featuring all genres of music with local and national entertainment located all over the Bite grounds.
Chevrolet Cup and Key Bank Air Show at Seafair - August The Chevrolet Cup at Seafair is the culmination of the month-long Seafair Festival and is undoubtedly the Seafair weekend that thousands look forward to each summer. The action-packed weekend includes the fastest powerboats in the world, the Unlimited Hydroplanes and the Lights class with its high-intensity, deck-to-deck racing, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, fabulous Northwest food and a spectacular Saturday evening fireworks show.