EMP
Museum
CityPASS saves you 45% on admission to Seattle’s top 6 attractions.
EMP Museum CityPASS ticket includes general admission to EMP including most special exhibits.
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CityPASS Adult
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Child 4-12
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EMP Museum Building Exterior
Set in Seattle Center – EMP is just steps from the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center and the park’s summer entertainment and events.
The seattle landmark's colorful, curving building design, by Frank O. Gehry, was inspired by a shattered Fender Stratocaster guitar.
Seattle’s monorail operates between Seattle Center and downtown Seattle. The monorail travels right through EMP to tantalize commuters and visitors alike.
Experience Music Project (EMP)
Experience Music Project (EMP), was named for the band made famous by Seattle native Jimi Hendrix. EMP is dedicated to exploring the intersections of creativity and innovation in music.
Explore rock ‘n’ roll roots in jazz, soul, gospel, country and the blues. Note its influence on hip-hop, punk and other recent genres. Listen to musicians tell their own stories.
Science Fiction Museum (SFM)
The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM) is devoted to the provocative ideas and experiences of sci-fi.
It’s big fun. The entire planet is crazy about Star Wars, Star Trek and old black-and-white television shows about aliens and outer space. Inside SFM, you’ll have a ball with sci-fi memorabilia, movie costumes, pieces of sets, photos, and hands-on exhibits.
On Stage at EMP
Tear it up “On Stage.” You’ll be in the bright lights, on-stage for a virtual concert experience, in front of screaming fans.
If you want to remember your minute in the spotlight forever, you can purchase a poster or DVD of your performance.
Jimi Hendrix, the Inspiration for EMP
Jimi Hendrix, Seattle native, was the inspiration for EMP. The place is named for his band. Traces of the Hendrix experience thread throughout the museum. Watch an interview with him in Sound and Vision: Artists Tell Their Stories. He regales us with stories of his early bands in Northwest Passage, and rocks out his unforgettable hit, Purple Haze, in On Stage.
You can also examine the remains of Jimi Hendrix’s ’52 Fender Stratocaster, famously smashed and burned at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival.
IF VI WAS IX: Roots and Branches (EMP)
That’s the name of this interactive EMP sculpture created by Seattle artist Trimpin. It’s made of more than 700 instruments, and spirals up to the roofline.
Sky Church at EMP
Sky Church is the central hall of the museum where visitors can watch music performances and light shows on the world's largest indoor video screen.
Sound Lab at EMP
The Sound Lab is an outlet for your inner rock star. Record a CD. Experiment on guitar, bass, keyboards or drums. Grab the sticks at Jam-O-Drum.
Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses
April 16, 2011 - April 22, 2013
EMP|SFM is proud to present the world's most extensive exhibition of memorabilia celebrating the music and history of Seattle grunge luminaries, Nirvana. The exhibit will feature rare and unseen artifacts and photography from the band, their crews and families.
Avatar: The Exhibition
June 4, 2011-Sept. 3, 2012
Get a first-hand look inside the spectacular world of Pandora through AVATAR: The Exhibition. Developed in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment, AVATAR: The Exhibition will feature authentic props and costumes, interactive displays, concept models, and sketches from the blockbuster film.
Avatar© 2010 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
AC/DC: Australia's Family Jewels
April 28- Sept. 29, 2012
This exhibition brings to life the history, creativity, and power of one of the world's greatest rock bands. AC/DC: Australia's Family Jewels features more than 400 artifacts including photos, instruments, 35 years of gig posters from shows staged around the world, letters, lyrics, and costumes, including an extremely rare Angus Young schoolboy outfit and his 1975 home sewn 'Super Ang' costume, complete with gold and red satin cape.
Angus Young's AC/DC school uniform. Gift of Angus Young 1988. Performing Arts Collection, the Arts Centre. Photograph by Mark Ashkanasy.
EMP Video
EMP is the place where music meets science fiction. Learn about two popular passions through state-of-the-art exhibitions and hands-on interactives — all under one architecturally amazing roof.
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EMP Museum Details
| Location: | 325 5th Avenue N.; at Seattle Center, near Space Needle |
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| Website: | empmuseum.org |
| Phone: | (206) 770-2700 |
| Hours: | Summer (May 27-Sept. 5): daily, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Special holiday hours apply, Details Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day |
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| CityPASS Admission | General admission to EMP Museum at Seattle Center located just steps from the Space Needle. Explore some of the most significant moments in rock music, science fiction, and popular culture. | ||||||||||
| CityPASS Entry | Present CityPASS booklet at the admission desk to obtain an admission receipt or to any gallery entry to obtain a museum sticker. Exchange vouchers for a CityPASS booklet at the main admissions desk. | ||||||||||
| Special Exhibits & Upgrades | Included with CityPASS
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| Transportation | Metro Transit: Take route #124. |
What is CityPASS?
- Seattle CityPASS is a booklet of admission tickets to Seattle’s 6 best attractions. Booklets include detailed attraction information, hours, location, insider tips and a map.
- CityPASS booklets are valid for nine days beginning with the first day of use.
- CityPASS booklet holders can skip most ticket lines. (You may encounter a line when you exchange a voucher for a booklet.)
- Choose your delivery option during checkout: Print vouchers or ship booklets.
- Look inside a CityPASS booklet
How do you use CityPASS?
- Exchange your voucher for a Seattle CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit. (Skip this step if you have your booklet shipped.)
- Present your booklet at each attraction for admission.
- Each attraction will tear out or scan their ticket. Please do not pull a ticket from the booklet or it will be invalid.
- An Option Ticket allows you to choose admission to one of the two attractions offered.
What’s included with CityPASS?
CityPASS includes admission to 6 Seattle attractions:
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Space Needle
Day/Night admission: two visits to the top within 24 hours. Check out the amazing view in daylight, then enjoy the sunset and lights of the city by dark. more
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Seattle Aquarium
General admission to all the aquarium’s major exhibits and frequent interpretive shows that highlight marine life from the Puget Sound region. more
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Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour
A one-hour narrated harbor tour that circles the Elliot Bay and Seattle Harbor offering wonderful views of the Seattle skyline, waterfront, and views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. more
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Pacific Science Center
General admission to Washington’s leading institution for fun and engaged learning, including one 2-D or 3-D IMAX® movie and tropical butterfly house more
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EMP Museum
General admission to EMP Museum at Seattle Center located just steps from the Space Needle. Explore some of the most significant moments in rock music, science fiction, and popular culture. more
- OPTION TICKET:
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Woodland Park Zoo
General admission to the 92-acre award-winning zoo. more
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The Museum of Flight
General admission to this all-encompassing aviation experience including the Great Gallery, Airpark, Lear Gallery, Personal Courage Wing, Memorial Bridge, Red Barn, William M. Allen Theater, and most special exhibits. more
Customer Reviews — Seattle CityPASS
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Seattle CityPASS is awesome!
posted by Villagelass on May-16-2012
Visited all the sights quickly and easily with city pass. Saved so so much time by skipping lines!! The Museuem of Flight is fantastic and worth the bus trip out!!!
BEST way for first timers to see the big city
posted by Robby J on May-14-2012
The Seattle CityPASS is a great way to explore the city if you are visiting for the first time. My good buddy Torin and I njoyed checking out the city attractions that make Seattle so amazing. The Harbour cruise pier is right next to the Seattle Aquarium. The Space Needle is next door to the EMP Museum. The close distance between each site makes it convenient to visit multiple places in one day. The CityPASS definitely made my vacation a memorable one.
Awesome pass for an awesome city!
posted by Paille-Rick on May-14-2012
Very good deal and so good moments with 3 friends of mine! Thanks!
Seattle excellent citypass
posted by Varihan on May-13-2012
I highly recommend Seattle citypass to visitors. We saved a great deal with it. We also used every ticket in the CityPASS over a 3day visit to Seattle and enjoyed every activity. The Argosy boat ride was worth the money. We found the Science Centre a little run down and out dated but enjoyed the IMAX movie there. Seattle Citypass gave us an opportunity to see the main attractions
Excellent Value!
posted by Karen on May-11-2012
We used every ticket in the CityPASS over a 4 day visit to Seattle and enjoyed every activity. The up-grade on the Argosy boat ride to the Tillicum Village tour was well worth the extra money. We found the Science Centre a little run down and out dated but enjoyed the IMAX movie there. We would highly recommend the CityPASS especially to first time visitors to Seattle. It gave us an opportunity to see the main attractions.
How to Buy
Buy now and, at checkout, choose to either have CityPASS booklets shipped to you or print vouchers. For payment, we accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover or PayPal.
Print voucher
Print your voucher at time of purchase or later by accessing the .pdf attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All vouchers must be printed. An on-screen view of your voucher, using your mobile device, will NOT be accepted at the attractions. Once printed, you take the pre-paid voucher to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet, which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed right on the voucher. Exchange vouchers within 6 months of purchase. Your CityPASS booklet's 9-day validity period will begin the day you visit the first attraction.
Ship Booklets
Having a CityPASS booklet in hand can often save you time by skipping ticket lines. We ship booklets to the continental U.S., Alaska or Hawaii, and Canada using UPS. We ship to United Kingdom using Royal Mail. Shipping costs vary by delivery type selected. You'll be shown the estimated delivery date for each shipping type during checkout. For Southern California CityPASS orders only, someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery.
Buy at an Attraction
Seattle CityPASS is available for sale at all Seattle CityPASS attractions for the same low price.
Price Details
Compare the cost of separate admission to each attraction to what you'd pay with CityPASS:
Save 45% off regular box office prices:
| Attractions | Adult Price | Child (4-12) | ||
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| Space Needle day & night admission: two visits to the top within 24 hours | $27.30 | $17.85 | Ages 3 & under, free; prices include tax | |
| Seattle Aquarium admission | $19.95 | $13.95 | Ages 3 & under, free | |
| Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour one-hour harbor tour | $23.25 | $9.75 | Ages 4 & under, free; prices include tax | |
| Pacific Science Center admission & one 2-D or 3-D IMAX® movie | $18.00 | $13.00 | Ages 3-5, $11; Ages 2 & under, free | |
| EMP Museum admission | $20.00 | $14.00 | Ages 4 & under, free | |
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| Woodland Park Zoo admission | $17.75 | $11.50 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
| The Museum of Flight admission | $17.00 | $9.00 | Ages 4 & under, free | |
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Total Combined Box Office Price:
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$126.25
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Skip Most Ticket Lines
CityPASS booklet holders can skip most ticket lines. You may encounter a line when you exchange a CityPASS voucher for a CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit. Please note: Some CityPASS attractions have longer lines during holidays.
Below, find details about how to enter each attraction as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that some lines, such as security checkpoints, are unavoidable.
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| Space Needle | With a CityPASS booklet, proceed directly to the elevator ramp to skip the main ticket line. During busy times, an employee will be available to assist you. Exchange voucher for a CityPASS booklet at the ticket area Will Call window to skip the main ticket line. |
| Seattle Aquarium | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the member/prepaid ticket line to skip main ticket line. |
| Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher for a timed boarding pass at either the Argosy visitor center at Pier 56 or the ticket booth at Pier 55. |
| Pacific Science Center | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at any entrance, excluding member entrance, to select your IMAX movie and receive exhibit/IMAX ticket. |
| EMP Museum | Present CityPASS booklet at the admission desk to obtain an admission receipt or to any gallery entry to obtain a museum sticker. Exchange vouchers for a CityPASS booklet at the main admissions desk. |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at any available ticket window (excluding the membership window) at any Woodland Park Zoo entry gate. |
| The Museum of Flight | Present your CityPASS booklet or voucher at the member express desk or general admission desk. |
FAQs
Find answers to questions most frequently asked about Seattle CityPASS below. Click on the questions to show or hide answers.
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How do I know if Seattle CityPASS is a good deal for me?
You'd get your money's worth even if you only visited three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself. Price Details displays CityPASS prices right next to full attraction admission prices and the extras you get with CityPASS. You can tell at a glance if the price and value are right for you — even if you don't visit every attraction.
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When does the 9 day validity period begin?
If you purchase today, you may begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2014. Exchange vouchers for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months from date-of-purchase.
Seattle CityPASS tickets are valid for one-time use within nine consecutive calendar days. The first attraction you visit stamps or scans your booklet to activate the booklet's nine-day validity period. For example, if you visit the Space Needle on Monday, you have the rest of that day, plus the following eight days to use the other five tickets in your booklet.
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Are there ever any blackout dates for using CityPASS?
No, there are no black-out dates associated with using CityPASS. You're welcome use your CityPASS anytime within regular attraction operating hours. Please note that some attractions may periodically close all or a portion of their attraction for private events or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the attractions directly to verify availability during your travel dates.
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What is an option ticket?
Seattle CityPASS includes one option ticket that gives you the choice to visit either Woodland Park Zoo OR The Museum of Flight. No need to decide between them now – choose when you get there.
Don't miss this - your booklet contains a coupon for a special CityPASS savings to use at the attraction you don't visit using your option ticket.
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What do I do if my child is younger than the CityPASS child ticket price range?
Seattle child booklets are priced for ages 4-12. Children under age 4 may be eligible for free or discounted admission at some attractions, however, you are often required to stand in line with them to secure a free child’s ticket. You may save money, but you will spend time in ticket lines.
See Price Details to decide whether CityPASS is a good choice for your child. Your family’s vacation experience may be improved by zipping past main ticket lines to the CityPASS entrance — even if it costs you a few extra dollars.
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What is a voucher and how do I use it?
A voucher is a one-page document that you print at the time of purchase or later by accessing the .pdf attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All vouchers must be printed; attractions will not accept an on-screen view of your voucher, using your mobile device. (At check out, you also have the option to have actual booklets shipped to you by UPS.)
Once printed, you take the pre-paid voucher to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed on the voucher. Keep in mind that you may encounter a ticket line when exchanging your voucher.
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Do I skip every line with Seattle CityPASS?
The Skip the Lines tab tells you how to enter each attraction with a CityPASS booklet in hand and with a voucher to — if possible — avoid the main ticket line. We've also printed brief instructions on each ticket in your booklet to remind you where to go. Also, each attraction displays signs indicating where CityPASS ticket holders go to present their ticket booklets to avoid most entrance ticket lines. Keep in mind that these are the most-popular attractions in Seattle and there may be lines in summer, on weekends and holidays.
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How do I know when attractions open/close and where I should start?
Planning is easier when you see all the attractions' locations and hours in one place. Click on Attraction Details to find the Location & Hours tab and more attraction information tabs designed to help you plan your trip.
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How do I buy a CityPASS if I live outside the U.S., Canada or U.K.?
International buyers will find the print-at-home voucher purchase their most efficient solution. If you prefer to wait until arrival, you will find booklets available for the same low price at every participating CityPASS attraction.
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Is it safe to buy a CityPASS from private sellers on Ebay, Craig's List or other similar entities?
CityPASS does not endorse or support the purchase of CityPASS products from eBay, Craig’s List or directly from any individual. In the event that you purchase stolen or invalid CityPASS products, CityPASS will be unable to offer any compensation
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How does shipping work for citypass.com orders?
We ship to continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii via UPS. Orders placed prior to 12:01 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday-Friday, will be shipped the same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays will ship the next business day. Someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery. The following rates apply for a U.S. shipment of 1-14 CityPASS booklets or Southern California admission cards:
UPS Ground (Continental U.S.) $10.00 UPS 2-Day (Continental U.S.) $13.50 UPS Next Day Air Saver (Continental U.S.) $15.50 UPS 2-Day (Hawaii) $24.00 UPS 2-Day (Alaska) $25.50 Canada
We ship to Canada via UPS. Orders placed prior to 12:01 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday-Friday, will be shipped the same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays will ship the next business day. Someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery. The following rates apply for a Canadian shipment of 1-14 CityPASS booklets or Southern California admission cards:
UPS Standard $22.75 UPS Worldwide Express Saver $31.50 United Kingdom
United Kingdom (U.K.) orders are fulfilled within the U.K. and are sent via Royal Mail. Orders placed prior to 11 a.m., Monday-Friday will ship that same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will ship on Monday, save for bank holidays. Note: Royal Mail will deliver to post boxes; signatures may be required for residential or commercial delivery. The following rates apply for a U.K. shipment of 1-4 CityPASS booklets or Southern California admission cards:
Royal Mail $14.00 All Other Shipping Destinations
Shipping to other destinations is not presently offered. You may purchase an e-ticket online now, print it, and exchange it for a booklet at the first participating CityPASS attraction you visit. If you prefer, wait until you arrive in the city to purchase. You will pay the same low price when you buy at any participating CityPASS attraction.
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Do I get to visit the Space Needle more than once?
Yes. Your admission to the Space Needle is a “Day & Night” ticket. You get two rides to the top during a 24-hour period.
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Is the Museum of Flight a part of Boeing?
No, the Museum of Flight is located near the Boeing plant and one of its buildings was Boeing’s first manufacturing plant, however, the museum is completely independent. Highlights include: the only Concorde on the West Coast, a Blackbird spy plane, and flight simulators in the Experience Space exhibit.
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Is the Woodland Park Zoo closed in winter?
The Woodland Park Zoo is open year-round, and closes only on Christmas Day. Programs vary by season, so there’s always something wonderful to see and do.
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How long does it take to receive a CityPASS by UPS? Can I track it?
You will select UPS shipping when you purchase CityPASS online, with options for delivery timing. An expected date of arrival is provided for each shipping method. By end-of-day (or first business day after weekend orders), you will receive an e-mail from UPS with a tracking number.
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Will you ship CityPASS booklets to a hotel?
CityPASS booklets purchased online in advance of travel may be directed to home, office or hotel addresses in the U.S. or Canada. We recommend that you alert the hotel to your expected delivery when you confirm your reservation.
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Can I substitute or subtract an attraction ticket?
CityPASS is a well-researched collection of the most popular and loved attractions in Atlanta and the attraction line-up may not be altered. You'll save money with CityPASS even if you only visit three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself Price Details.
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What is your return policy?
CityPASS offers a full refund, within 365 days from date of purchase from citypass.com, on unused CityPASS booklets with all tickets attached or vouchers that have not been redeemed.
Partially- or fully-used CityPASS booklets are non-refundable. No refunds or exchanges will be provided for any portion of an activated CityPASS booklet.
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When does my CityPASS expire?
Voucher: Exchange vouchers for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months of purchase.
Booklet: If you have a previously-purchased CityPASS booklet, look at the inside cover to find the expiration date of your booklet. Purchase today and begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2014.
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What do I do if my CityPASS is lost or stolen?
Think of a CityPASS booklet like cash in your pocket. If lost or stolen, no refund or replacement is possible.
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What about discounts for seniors, military, students or groups?
CityPASS is already a deeply discounted collection of tickets, with significant savings for all ages and interests. In fact, CityPASS is more attractively priced than A.A.R.P. or other comparable offers. Further discounts are not available.
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Do you have a summary of the top things to do in Seattle?
Visit our Things to Do in Seattle page for a full list of the top things to do while you're in Seattle.
King County Metro Transit
Downtown — Free Ride Area: King County Metro Transit offers free rides in downtown Seattle, 6 a.m.-7 p.m. (Free Ride area is defined by Battery Street to the north, I-5 to the east, Jackson Street to the south and the west.) The Seattle Aquarium and Argosy Cruises are located within this area. The green Waterfront Shuttle is also free.
Metro has a two-zone fare structure: Zone 1 (within city limits, outside Free Ride Area), peak hours (6-9 a.m., 3-6 p.m.) $1.50; off-peak $1.25. Zone 2, peak hours $2, off-peak $1.25. Metro offers a $5, one-day Visitor Pass good for unlimited rides within all zones. A maximum of 4 children per party, age 5 and under, ride free with a fare-paying adult. Details: (206) 553-3000 (TTY 2206-684-1739) or metro.kingcounty.gov
Seattle Center Monorail
Seattle Center Monorail travels a single route from Westlake Center to Seattle Center about every 10 minutes. The monorail operates Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat-Sun: 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Round-trip fares: adult $4; child (5-12) $1.50; senior (65+), Medicare card holders & disabled persons $2.; children 4 and under ride free. One-way fares are sold at half the price of a roundtrip. Cash only. Details: seattlemonorail.com
Sound Transit
Rapid and affordable light-rail train connections between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and downtown Seattle. Trains run every seven minutes in rush hour and every 10 to 15 minutes at off-peak times, 7 days a week from early morning till near midnight.
Passengers arriving at the airport can be in downtown Seattle within 25 minutes for just: adult $2.50; child (6-18) $2. Children 5 and under ride free with a fare-paying passenger. Ticket vending machines are located on or near Link train platforms and accept cash, visa and MC. Details: (800) 201-4900 or soundtransit.org
| Attraction Transportation Information | |
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| Space Needle | Driving: From I-5, take exit 167 (Seattle Center) or use the Monorail from downtown's Westlake Mall. |
| Seattle Aquarium | Metro Transit: Seattle Aquarium is on the Waterfront Streetcar Line Route 99. |
| Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour | Metro Transit: Argosy Cruises is on the Waterfront Streetcar Line Route 99. |
| Pacific Science Center | Driving: From I-5, take exit 167. Metro Transit: Buses stop off at the entrance, including routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 19 and 24. |
| EMP Museum | Metro Transit: Take route #124. |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Metro Transit: Take route 5 to West Entrance at N. 55th St. and Phinney Ave. N. |
| The Museum of Flight | Driving: Just off I-5, take exit 158. |