Getting to know Seattle
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Welcome to Seattle!
We are so excited to have you here! From beautiful parks and beaches to museums and art galleries, Seattle is an amazing place to live. Check out some of our favorite things to do around the city!
Seattle has no shortage of fun events happening all around the city, here are our suggestions of accounts to follow to stay in the know.
- Curiocity Seattle – Get the most from your city
- The Stranger – Seattle’s only newspaper
- Event Calendar (seattlecenter.com)
- Only in South Park (@onlyinsouthpark)
- Seattle Farmers Market Assoc. (@sfmamarkets)
Museums for all
Seattle is home to a fun collection of museums to explore. With your EBT Quest Card, all of the museums below are discounted or free! We’ve added a star next to some of our favorite spots.
Seattle Asian Art Museum
- Bellevue Arts Museum
- Burke Museum
- Frye Art Museum
- Henry Art Gallery
- Museum of Flight
- Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)
- Museum of Pop Culture*
- National Nordic Museum
- Northwest African American Museum
- Seattle Art Museum*
- Wing Luke Museum of Asian Pacific American Experience*
Outdoor activities
It’s no secret Seattle is a beautiful place to live. We’re surrounded by nature; it’s something that makes Seattle special. Here are some of our favorite parks, beaches and hikes in the area.
Fun fact: Did you know REI was founded in Seattle? You can check out the massive REI in downtown Seattle where you can rent gear, get your bike fixed and even go rock climbing.
Parks
- Discovery Park**
- Gas Works Park
- Kerry Park
- Seward Park
- Kubota Garden
- Mount Baker Beach
- Jefferson Park
- Bellevue Botanical Garden
- Washington Park Arboretum
- Magnuson Park
- Lincoln Park
- The University of Washington Arboretum
Beaches
- Alki Beach (rent kayaks and paddle boards)
- Carkeek Park
- Discovery Park**
- Lake Washington
- Seahurst Park
Hikes
- Cougar Mountain**
- Discovery Park**
- Issaquah Alps Trails**
- Mount Rainier National Park
- North Cascade National Park
- Olympic National Park
- Poo Poo Point**
- Rattlesnake Ledge**
Snow sports
- Cross country skiing
- Downhill skiing
- Sledding
- Snoqualmie Pass**
- Tubing
**Locations that are less than an hour from Seattle.
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