Nature-Filled Day Tour of Seattle, WA

  1. 9:00 AM: Discovery Park
    25 minutes (6 miles) from Downtown Seattle

    Admire the stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound from the 534-acre park. Go on hikes, take a stroll on the beach, and visit the historic lighthouse while enjoying the natural beauty surrounding you.

  2. 11:30 AM: Olympic Sculpture Park
    10 minutes (3 miles) from Discovery Park

    Enjoy art and nature merging as you stroll around the park's free outdoor installations. Explore the piers, take breathtaking photographs of the views of the Olympic Mountains and Elliot Bay. You will also be thrilled to see free-roaming rabbits in the park.

  3. 1:00 PM: Pike Place Market
    5 minutes (1 mile) from Olympic Sculpture Park

    Take a break from nature and enjoy local food options from the market's various vendors. Satisfy your appetite with the Ginger Beer Salmon and Chowder Fries while enjoying live music.

  4. 3:00 PM: Woodland Park Zoo
    20 minutes (6 miles) from Pikes Place Market

    If you're interested in seeing some of the world's endangered species in an exceptional environment, Woodland Park Zoo is the place to visit. You can see gorillas, hippopotamuses, and even feed giraffes.

  5. 6:00 PM: Rattlesnake Mountain Trail
    25 minutes (20 miles) from Woodland Park Zoo

    Hike through this scenic trail with a view of Cedar River Watershed and Lake Sammamish. This not-too-challenging hike is perfect to end a nature-filled day tour.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Discovery Park (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Olympic Sculpture Park (1 hour, Free)
  • Pike Place Market (2 hours, $20 for food)
  • Woodland Park Zoo (2-3 hours, $20 Admission fee)
  • Rattlesnake Mountain Trail (2-3 hours, Free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $40

Useful Tips

If you have additional time, you can visit the Seattle Japanese Garden and the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum. If you have less time, you can skip Woodland Park Zoo or Pike Place Market.

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