Seattle Attractions & Tourism - This is Seattle, the beautiful city that is situated in front of Mount Rainier, the snow-capped mountain that hovers behind it peacefully in the background. The city of Seattle is known for mild climates and its cultural and sporting events. Located 113 miles from the Canadian border Seattle is situated in State of Washington on the Puget Sound. It is surrounded by mountains and also by water. Affordable housing and an abundance of shops and dining experiences make this a very favourable area to live and to visit. Approximately 3,275.847 call the Greater Seattle area their home and is it any wonder with all of its year round recreational opportunities and its beautiful scenery?

The city has a full array of Art and Cultural events, exhibits and great Seattle tourist attractions. With the scenery that is famous for the Seattle area you’ll be more than pleased to spend some of you precious time wandering about the city. Make sure on your visit you go to the Seattle Space Needle and the various other attractions you won’t want to miss. You’ll also want to make time to see the Safeco Field. With this being one the most desirable cities to live in America you will come to see why so many people call Seattle their home.

There are 4,415 Seattle Hotels and 2,200 restaurants which makes tourism in Seattle the 4th largest industry. It has the 7th largest population of artists in the entire nation. So much to offer, yet still not overcrowded or unruly, well not that much anyway, Seattle is as beautiful as a picture postcard with the shore in front and the glittering snow caps of Mt Rainier just to the back. The cool temperatures in the winter are heated up with every step you take so even in the cold winter months it’s a nice place to be. Seattle tourism is a large part of the economy.

Seattle is virtually a dream like city and is proving to be able to stay that way. With so many great Seattle attractions we hope it stays that way forever.

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