Seattle is a beautiful, adventurous place to spend a day or more for someone who enjoys being in nature. Or visit an exciting museum or landmark. Whatever fun a person is seeking out, he may find it in the wondrous city of Seattle, Washington.

Museums

Seattle is home to spectacular vintage aircraft museums including the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum and the Historic Flight Foundation. Containing an expansive air and space collection, the Museum of Flight has flight simulators, a Boeing lunar rover and NASA space shuttle trainer tours to name a few. For the more artistically inclined, the Seattle Art Museum houses cultural works and collections like sensuous paintings, for example. The Olympic Sculpture Park located a mile away, which is an extension of the museum, is a free way to spend time outdoors. The Museum of History and Industry, otherwise called the MOHAI, features technology, unique artifacts and maritime exhibits. History buffs could find a multitude of information to occupy them.

Discovery Park

Discovery Park is based on Magnolia Bluff and overlooks Puget Sound. It’s the largest park in Seattle and is known for its long footpaths and twisting trails. Visit the marine reserve of Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center located here to see cultural and art exhibits. Beautiful views of mountain ranges, sand dunes and streams are something to behold. An old lighthouse from 1881 can be seen here.

Snoqualmie National Forest and Mount Baker

An active volcano named Mt. Baker dwells in the harsh landscape of Seattle’s mountain ranges. Seattle tours may be the best way to glimpse at the fall foliage beginning in mid-September, because of the expansiveness of the forest. Colors of orange and red cover Huckleberry and heather. The Cascade Mountains of the national forest provide a ruggedness for the true outdoorsman and tourist alike.

Mount Ranier National Park

Mount Ranier is the second-tallest mountain in the United States, as well as a slumbering volcano. Take a day trip and go snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in winter while summertime brings hikers. As a challenging ascent, it’s utilized for training the world’s strictest climbers. Families can take simpler routes and often vacation here. Maybe take a hike through fabulously frothing waterfalls and peaceful lakes.

Space Needle

Originating from a doodle on a napkin, the well-known and inspirational Space Needle is 605 feet tall. Take the 43-second elevator to the top of the observation tower to see the scenery. Watch through the windows and plan the day on a truly sky-high ride. Don’t forget to find a spot to eat. It provides a 360-degree view of the Emerald City. Finally, reach the flashing beacon at the top.

Other places of interest are The Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle Center Monorail and the Pacific Northwest Ballet. The attractions seem endless. As the largest city in Washington and a vital part of the Pacific Northwest, a large tech industry also resides here.