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Puget Sound - Other Things To Do
There are a countless number of unforgettable sights and attractions in the general area of Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. Try to schedule a few extra days to take in the sights of this beautiful region, especially if you're visiting from out-of-state. And don't forget to bring your camera!
Here are some suggestions for other things to see and do during your 'fishing trip':
Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is one of the top American zoos and one of the most beautiful.
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is a 92-acre garden featuring over 300 animal species. Noted for its cutting-edge exhibits, this award-winning zoo is hailed as one of the finest in the world.
The Seattle Aquarium, located right on Elliott bay, lets you get 'up close and personal' with a many of the inhabitants of Puget Sound.
Did you know that much of Seattle's Pioneer Square is built on top of turn-of-the-20th-Century storefronts and subterranean sidewalks? Take the Underground Tour where you will take a look at Seattle's history and what led up to the Great Fire of 1889 that destroyed much the city.
Argosy Cruises offers sightseeing cruises and boat rides in many areas around the Seattle area. These are generally 1 to 2 hour excursions.
Visit the Burke Museum of Natural History, on the University of Washington campus, where you can walk through a rumbling volcano, see real dinosaur skeletons, and shiver beside an Ice Age mastodon.
Interested in horse racing? Put your money down on your favorite horse at Emerald Downs, the premier Thoroughbred racing venue in the Pacific Northwest.
Kenmore Air offers a spectacular way to see the Puget Sound region from a seaplane. They offer flights to Victoria, B.C., and the San Juan Islands. They also offer Orca Whale Watching excursions.
Visit the Museum of Flight and relive flight's greatest trials and triumphs up to the brink of World War II. This museum contains many vintage aircraft and spacecraft.
Visit the Pacific Science Center where you can find nearly everything under the sun on six acres of family fun packed with hands-on exhibits for children of all ages!
Have a meal at the SkyCity Restaurant at The Space Needle where the 500-foot high restaurant rotates 360 degrees so you can 'see it all' while you are comfortably dinning. There is also an observation deck where you will discover indoor and outdoor viewing and scenery that is absolutely breathtaking.
Climb aboard the tram and explore 600 acres of forests, meadows, and wetlands at the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Expert naturalists point out the habits and habitats of our native wildlife.
Take a cruise from Seattle to Tillicum Village on Blake Island State Park. Tillicum Village offers unparalleled salmon dinners, authentic Native American dances, and art.
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