CityPASS Seattle articles

Whether you're watching seals play near the piers, photographing the sunset casting golden light across downtown buildings, or learning about the area's indigenous maritime heritage, Seattle's waterfront offers countless memories waiting to be made.

With its rich and diverse collection of exhibitions and galleries, SAM is one of the best museums in Seattle. You can discover artists and cultures from around the globe, represented through a number of mediums. If you're ready to let out your inner art critic, check out this fascinating downtown Seattle museum.

Seattle is stunning on land but even better by sea. Get a fresh perspective of the gorgeous Emerald City with a one-hour Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour. As you glide by the dynamic city skyline, take in the sights and sounds of the bustling waterfront and its historic neighborhoods, including lively shipyards and terminals, container ships, the Washington State ferry fleet, towering cruise ships and maybe even a sea lion basking on the rocks or little seals frolicking in the harbor waters.

One of the oldest zoos in the United States, Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo spans almost 100 acres of pure animal enjoyment. Since 1899, it has delighted guests with over 1,000 animals that originate from all different habitats and geographic locations. Nestled in Woodland Park, this iconic destination is only a few miles from Ballard Locks (Hiram H. Chittenden Locks), another of Seattle's top places to visit.

If you love music, movies, gaming, or sci-fi, Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) is your ultimate playground. Designed to celebrate the evolution of pop culture history, this immersive museum offers you a chance to explore legendary pop culture artifacts, movie props, and stunning exhibits dedicated to the creative forces that shape entertainment today.

The Pacific Science Center Laser Dome is a hidden gem in Seattle's cultural scene, offering a spellbinding blend of light, music, and science. As one of the largest and longest-operating domed laser theaters in the world, it delivers a captivating experience for families, science enthusiasts, and music lovers alike.