Great place to go when they have events. It gets way too packed though and very hard to walk around with the amount of people that show up for events. read more

Hard to beat the Seattle center as a locale for great stuff to do! Is effectively a giant park with tons of different museums, exhibits and eateries. Many a weekend there are festivals held here that are wonderful to take part in - example - we sauntered into a Hmong new year festival a few months ago and boy howdy did they have some amazing food there! The dancing and singing was lovely as well though less meaningful to us given the language barrier. Nonetheless it was a welcome random afternoon! The area includes the Pacific Science Center, the Space Needle, the Chihuly gardens, the Pop culture museum (RIP EMP) tons of smaller attractions all flanked by downtown Seattle. It's easy to spend an hour or three days here! On a sunny day there are few better photo ops than the space needle and the surrounding art. While we're far from art enthusiasts, it's easy to appreciate he public art here. The final spot we really enjoy is the food court. They've done a great job of incorporating local spots with a few speckled larger chains. It's the only place in the area where you can grab an Australian Meat Pie, a mini cheesecake and a Double, Grande, Half-Caff.......You get the idea. Parking in the Pacific Science center lots are our favorite and makes getting in and out relatively painless. You owe it to yourself to check the area out! read more

Something for everyone at the Seattle Center! International festivals, movies at the IMAX theater, museum and garden of glass, the children's theater and museum, a fountain with music and enough fun for the whole family (especially in the summer and warmer months!). The Armory offers food and drink for a little time away from the walking and exploring. Many things to discover and see as you make your way around! read more

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Even if you didn't do anything else in Seattle, this place would be just fine. There are various vendors for hand made items, food, booths of businesses that are promoting themselves, museums, playgrounds, places were concerts can be held, art work, I mean you name it, they have it here. Since we had a little one we spent a lot of our time in there playground adventure park. It was soo neat because the obstacle courses were huge! with climbing structures, slides, swings, grass, sand, tunnels, I mean we spent a long time here and my little had a blast! If we lived here, this would totally be our spot to come to and get our energy out read more

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Festival Sundiata was great. Awesome experience and how great that it was at the Space Needle! Food trucks and food vendors galore. Tried a shiskaberry stick (bannaberry flavor - chocolate covered banana and strawberry on a stick). It was scrumptiously decadent. Wanted to try the other food stalls, but was saving my appetite for dinner. Live music, art exhibits and living satues (to take pictures with for a fee). The person or people in charge of layout and vendor placement deserve kudos. I've been to several "Fests," and this one by far had the best flow. It was evident that movement and people flow was thoughtfully considered. It was amazing. This fest was a great place to bring the entire family, or just a honey, to enjoy and experience Seattle's multi-culti scene. read more

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This place was really cool. I didn't think the Space Needle was surrounded by all these arenas and museums. When I was visiting Seattle it was a nice day. Sunny and it didn't get dark till 9pm. There's some parks and they were playing live music. They sold some hot dog stands and other types of food. This place is good for kids and lots of green trees covering for shade! I believe they hold events here too. Good place for kids and as well as families! read more

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Walked around the Center after Chihuly garden. Lot's of famlies and kids running around. There were sliding boards, giant pipes making sounds of music-a musical play ground, play grounds, and more. There was a museum. Also, the food court with all kinds of venues from fresh juices to coffee of all sorts. Lots of food choices as well. There's even a play ground in the bottom floor. There's a lot to see in this area including the space needle. If you go there parking is always a challenge but there are other public parking areas around. read more

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Lots to do. Main attraction is the Space needle obviously, but the Museum of Pop culture is just around the corner. It is a great place to come and rest and watch. The needle looks large and looming. The museum has a cool color palate. If you walk to the back, there is an international fountain and every more lawn to sit and relax. The monorail is super cute. read more

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What an awesome play structure for kids. See pictures below. Neat place to walk around. read more

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I wanted to see this place since it was my first visit to Seattle. This place has more things to see and since it was my work visit, I couldn't spend much time looking around. I will definitely come with my family during my next visit. read more

Seattle Center is the nations best gathering place where it's roots go back over 100 years as a Native American celebration site. This Center is home to major sports games, top performing arts and most recognized attractions such as rock concerts and operas, art fairs and fun festivals, basketball and dance. It's innovative exceptional community events change constantly. Keep up with the events. Plan your stay around major events! To get here is easy from anywhere. Options: Seattle Center Monorail Metro bus Driving Uber Lyft Bicycle If you plan to drive there are two convenient parking garages on Mercer Street garage and 5th Ave., North garage Don't miss this spectacular place!! Check for up coming events! read more

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Site of 1962 World's Fair. Has gone through many transformations since I moved to WA State as a Navy brat. Community gathering place bordered by Queen Anne and Belltown. The Space Needle. Home of the Pacific Northwest Ballet. Key Arena.The Armory. The Children's Museum. Theater district. Chihuly Glass Museum. Other arts organizations call this home.The Fountain. KEXP. MoPop.The very short monorail. Skateboard park. Pacific Science Center. Mural Ampitheater. Memorial Stadium. Site for Folklife, Bite of Seattle, Bumbershoot, Seafair and community events. Place to ring in the New Year. Been here a gazillion times for as many reasons. However, I'm here earlier this morning to pick up my race number and Tshirt for tomorrow's Susan G Komen Race for the Cure. Thankful for another year as a two time survivor with my other pink warriors and supporters. read more

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The Seattle Center houses a lot of Seattle's main attractions such as: The Space Needle The Chihuly Garden and Glass The Museum of Pop Culture The Pacific Science Center There's a lot to do here for kids. There was even a large playground and a water spring area, so of course kids were everywhere. I sat down at the water and just enjoyed the view. I chose not to pay to enter any of the attractions as I got a chance to enjoy the Seattle Center by simply walking around the entire thing and taking in everything I read/see. Got to see an entertaining magic show right outside. Not a bad experience. read more

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First time actually being a tourist in Seattle. Came for my sons 11th birthday trip and we did the tourist tour and he had an absolute blast here. He loved the culture, kids playground, pop culture museum, science center, and best of all we timed our ride perfectly for the Space Needle- went up in late afternoon and got to see the sunset which was amazing!!! I recommend the monorail to Pikes Place and as a transfer to and from airport. Son loved the experience of getting around without a car (we live in a small desert town) read more

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Seattle Center is the home of many of Seattle's top museums and sites. A great combination of activities all within walking distance of each other. Home to the Space Needle, Chihuly, Pacific Science, Modern Pop, and many other things to do. They also have food all throughout the center. I parked on the street a few blocks away and walked here. Expect it to be difficult to find parking. Busy area, very touristy. Great for a good family day. read more

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One of the best urban parks (besides the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco) in the US. It's clean, bathrooms were amazingly clean with constant staff cleaning it, and there are plenty of designated areas to enjoy any view of Seattle. They also have a buffet court that will "oooh and ahhh" your pallate because they have tons of very healthy dining choices including vegan and healthy shakes. I suggest their pizza where you can choose your own toppings!! There are also a couple of fountains where I saw visitors and locals taking advantage of the cool water to escape and cool down during the heatwave last week. The SIFF Theater is also within the center, and the KEXP radio station and its huge coffeehouse is right in the heart of Seattle Center. The museum may I add, is also in this space. So much to do which incidentally, I ran into Pagdiriwang (means Festival) Philippine event and the Komen Puget Sound Race For The Cure. So I suggest, take a picnic basket, wear comfy shoes, and on a nice day enjoy a fun and outdoor activities, right in the heart of Seattle's urban oasis. Until then, be kind to one another and Cheers! ~ :p read more

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The 1962 Seattle World's Fair let people live the dream of a positive future. Today, The Seattle Center on the site of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair lets people dream of a positive day. The Seattle Center is a positive cultural center and park. From its soil sprouts the Space Needle, totem poles and mature trees. In the shadows of the Space Needle and mature trees are major cultural institutions. They include the Key Arena, the Armory, Pacific Science Center, The Experience Music Exhibit, and Chihuly Garden & Glass. The surface of Seattle Center is a carpet of grass and the International Fountain. Feeding into the Seattle Center is the monorail. The architecture reminds me of Disney World's Epcot Center. However in this case Seattle Center is the innovator. Disney built Epcot Center, which looks similar Seattle Center close to twenty years after the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. If you are staying or parked in downtown Seattle with plenty of free time and energy, this is the best way to incorporate Seattle Center into your itinerary. Around 9 a.m. walk through Pikes Place Market, then take the steps down to Alaskan Way. Turn right and follow it along the Waterfront to Broad Street. Make a right and Seattle Center will be on the left. The Space Needle is the landmark that you cannot miss. If you get hungry, the Armory has a renovated food court that includes a Starbucks. Or you could grab a snack at the McDonald's across Broad Street. When you have seen everything, hop on board the Seattle Center Monorail. In 2 minutes it will drop you off at Westlake Center Mall in downtown Seattle. With all the cultural institutions and the Space Needle, Seattle Center needs to be the center of a day. In hindsight, I would have liked to have spent more time here than I did. If I were to do it all over again I would of visited the Pacific Science Center (l am a museum geek), seen an IMAX on Boing, and spent sufficient time at the International Fountain. There is always the dream of a longer positive next time at Seattle Center.. read more

Everything entertainment wise is all here in one space. From the Space Needle, to Chihuly Garden and Glass, to the Museum of Pop Culture, to the Pacific Science Center, to the Seattle Children's Museum, and more, there is something for people of all ages. Parking, I feel, is ample, and if not, there's the monorail that goes directly to the center! read more

I love having this amazing space as my backyard! It's great to attend events here, explore the museums and other exhibits, or simply take a stroll thru it. Highlights for me have been bite of Seattle, the international beer fest, Festal, and Pride events in June. Surrounding SC you can find some nice restaurants and coffee shops. Lower Queen Anne is next door and offers up good choices as well. read more

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Seattle Center is complex of everything on a tourist's top/must visit attraction list. It does make it easy for communing as you can get here on Monorail right from downtown Seattle. Good enough to spend a few hour visiting the grounds and a pick a few museums to visit. And even if you don't want to spend too much on admission, it is nice just to walk around and take it some of the sculptures, interesting architecture and nice maintained gardens. Check their website for activities and events which includes Winterfest and Seattle's Best Damn Happy Hour which held third Thursday every month. read more

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The Seattle Center is a real cool place that is perfect for the indecisive tourist. At the Seattle Center, you will find plenty of museums (EMP & Pacific Science Center, just to name a few), the famous Space Needle, a skate park, a performing arts theater, playhouse and plenty of great eateries at the Armory (many of which have some great happy hour deals on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 5- 8 pm. http://www.seattlecenter.com/happyhour/). With so much to do here, you really can spend a whole day out here (and still not finish everything). Sadly parking is not free though (Paying for parking just seems to be the common thing out here in Seattle). This place is also dog friendly with all of the grassy areas if you want to bring your little friend for a stroll. read more

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A must for Seattle! A lot to do especially if you are into museums (museum pop culture, glass museum, etc). Check out kids playground -- that one is awesome! A tip also: check out Bill & Melinda gates foundation - it is free and right near! Also ride the ducks tour if you are with kids -- might be a fun tour. Second tip: use street parking - so much cheaper! We found a spot near ride the ducks (Across the street closer to space needle) read more

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I recommend taking the Monorail from the Westlake Center, about $5 roundtrip. A quick 3-5 min. ride but very unique and something you have to do when you visit Seattle. A beautiful center surrounding the Space Needle with music and science museums, art, water fountain, etc. There was a live South American band playing across from the Space Needle, which was awesome. I came for the Bite of Seattle, which is a HUGE food festival with 4 different stages with live bands and activities. read more

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Seattle!!!! What is happening to you? The streets were filthy, dirty and cluttered with the homeless camps. There were pickpockets and con artists and some crazy Buddhist woman who forced herself upon us with beads claiming that we owed her $40 for a "donation" for the "peace" she was "giving" us! (I spent the latter part of the day warning random tourists to avoid the Buddhist people and their scam acts of privacy invasion and demands for money! ) The Space Needle was underwhelming. For $54 for two people we traveled up an elevator that was the best part of the trip. The Needle is covered in tarps, plywood and construction equipment. You'd think while it's 45% covered up and the views are mostly obstructed they would have offered a discount but I get it, Seattle, you're desperate. Every single building in the Seattle Center costs upwards of $35 to enter and I wonder just how underwhelming those offerings would have been. Carnival food and wine was at the top of the Needle; Buddhist con men/women and popcorn at the base. I think my buddy and I stayed there around 45 minutes before realizing the real con was Seattle Center and we left for the Pike's Street Market. I hope one day when the construction is complete and you're newly renovated Needle is all pretty you don't raise the price 'cause if you charged full rate when it was ugly and obscured I can only cringe at what it will cost to actually see the panoramic view we were sadly disappointed to not actually view. read more

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We don't come here too much but it has the Space Needle, Chihuly, Pacific Science, Modern Pop, Armory and the arena. Have been to a couple Kraken games and I'm a sucker for the Space Needle but we come here when we have friends or relatives from out of town mostly. You can take the monorail out or drive, there's lots of parking. I have friends who bike out here, it's very bike friendly. There are nice museums and we support the Pride events out here too. read more

I'm a fan of Seattle Center! Minus the traffic jams and some of the older architecture, this is a pretty great place. I like the festivals and fairs that are held here along with the concerts at Key Arena. My favorite part about Seattle Center is all of the art and culture. They have festivals featuring different countries throughout the summer. The IMAX theatre rotates popular films and science films. The late night laser show is really cool and one of a kind. The Bite of Seattle, Folklife, Bumbershoot, and Whirlygig are all really cool and fun. The Seattle Repertory Theatre is currently doing Shakespeare. The Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum are part of the Seattle Center. McCaw Hall where the ballet company and symphony play are located here and you gotta see The Nutcracker, performed every holiday season. And of course, The Space Needle is here too! Other parts of the center are the Seattle Children's Museum, which I haven't visited yet. I know it has a lot of cool science things for kids and families. There's also the EMP Museum, Paul Allen's monument to Jimi Hendrix and rock 'n roll. There are concert series: Concerts at the Mural and concerts at the EMP. There are more films than the IMAX theatre: Movies at the Mural which are free, old movies projected on the wall with free lawn seating on a first come, first served basis in the summer. Fountain of Light is an amazing time that happens in August and on New Year's where EDM music is played while there's a light show going on at the International Fountain. And the fountain is a blast for kids and adults alike in the summer when the giant space ball squirts out water at hundreds of feet in the air! I don't know exactly how high, but freaking high! I haven't been to Winterfest yet but the hubs and I have it planned already to go ice skating when it opens up this Nov. 25th. They set up an ice rink, winter train and village and have vendors with holiday food and drink. They deck out the pavilions and center in a winter wonderland theme. Sounds like a great date night! Goes till New Year's Eve this year. If you haven't been to the food court in a long time, like me, then you don't know about the new places to eat. I just learned that Wolfgang Puck has a restaurant in EMP called Culture Kitchen. You can rent out space for a private or business event from Seattle Center. I contacted them to do this for a corporate holiday party last year. We ended up going somewhere else, but the folks I worked with were really great. They communicated quickly and thoroughly. They offer catering from Wolfgang Puck. Parking at this place is kinda non-existent. There are parking garages and some paid lots. The monorail goes to/from here from the Westlake Mall. The monorail is cash only; they don't accept Orca cards. read more

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It's a great place with seasonal views of the Needle that inspire, a fun fountain with children dancing to weird music and spouting water, nearby KEXP for a hip cup of coffee, that free art gallery, nooks and crannies of spots with one-off events that can be fun, Pacific Science Center (never been though), Chihuly, MoPop -- which looks cool in the sun or the rain and with the train, etc. etc. Or, just lay down on the grass under a happy tree and look at Rorschach clouds. Bottom line: All roads lead to... read more

Seattle Center is kind of the centerpiece of the urban Seattle core. This is where people come for summer festivals like Bite of Seattle and Bumbershoot. It is the home of Key Arena, EMP and Science Fiction Museum. Not to mention the Space Needle and monorail. And then there is SIFF Cinema and theater at Intiman. And the amusement rides. It is kind of one of those places in which you reminisce of past memories there. The place oozes nostalgia. Yes, when the place is quiet it kind of feels a bit lonely and ghostly. There is a serene feel to it. Sure when you are at events like Bumbershoot, you complain about Seattle Center with the large crowds and overpriced concession items and things like this. But looking at this place apart from these pains and troubles, you have to admit that Seattle Center is dang cool. read more

Visited the Intiman Theatre yesterday for the EtsyRAIN pre-holiday craft show. Seattle Center grounds are gorgeous in the fall, w/all the color-changing trees framing interesting architecture. Worth just taking a stroll around the picturesque campus, spacious lawns near the central fountain. The Center houses several arts organizations - would return for the Pacific NW Ballet, Seattle Opera, Seattle Repertory Theatre. read more

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Loved it! You can get here from the monorail and land at the Space Needle. I came here around Christmastime and the lights on the trees were so beautiful. read more

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It's been around since I was a kid...since my mom was a kid. She actually went to the World's Fair here in the sixties. Anyway, I like how they've updated the place. There's signs now pointing people in the right direction, since it is kind of laid out like a box street grid and with tall buildings around, it used to be hard to find entrances. Signage is easy to find and read. Still, parts of it look dated and I wonder why it takes so long to make these changes. Check out the big fountain plaza outside of the Pacific Science Center. 1960s Space Age architecture galore!! There's the International Fountain that shoots high and far as it pleases. There's the armory nearby which is like a convention hall with a food court. Of course, the Space Needle is there, and even though it is open, it's undergoing renovations and there's ugly scaffolding present. There's also the Key Arena as well as a local football/soccer stadium on the grounds, and the opera hall. And of course, the Museum of Pop Culture (formerly EMP). This is worth seeing as there is so much to discover! Did I cover it all? I have always taken the same route when coming here. If it's a rainy day or I'm with a few people (or one older person), I will part in the garages on Mercer Street, walk across the skyway to the opera hall, walk through the opera hall courtyard (with cool fountains) to a white covered breezeway to the center of Seattle Center. If I'm with an able-bodied friend or by myself, I'll typically park for free up Queen Anne Hill on Prospect or Ward Streets and walk down the stairways. It's quite a hike back up the hill so be sure you're ready. Check it out! read more

Large area wIth a kids science center, and the day we were there, there was a winter festival with indoor ice skating, dancing by different performing groups and an indoor train show. The food is fine, a lot of fast food choices. Parking can be expensive if you park in the pay lot. Overall it is a good place to bring kids on the weekends. read more

Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, Seattle Center is the place that's still got a lot going on. What do you feel like doing today? Seattle Center probably has something. While a lot of tourists come for the Space Needle, stay for the Science Center, Chihuly glass museum, and the Pop Culture museum and enjoy the various street entertainers along the way. The Armory has a ton of food choices for the entire family and often hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The fountain is also a great place to relax on a nice day. Complete with a variety of music styles, it's very popular with the kids in the summer. While the World's Fair has long since ended, Seattle still uses the space for hosting events and there are a lot of large festivals in the summer months. read more

This was the site of the 1962 Seattle worlds fair. There is still a lot of the fair around, and a lot of newer major attractions to. A quick list of some of my favorites EMP Paul Allens museum started as Experience the Music Project and housing a lot of his music collection. It has branched out. One end of the Monorail-linking to Westlake Center downtown. The Space Needle-one of Seatles landmarks with great views from the top Pacific Science Center- a great science museum. Chihuly Garden and Glass- An attraction showcasing the great Tacoma artist. A new playground-covered with kids when I was last there Art and fountains scattered around (the huge fountain is kind of cool. (no pic my phone was dead by then.) The grounds which host lots of different events all year long. It also is home to several buildings that host events like the Key arena and the Pacific Ballets home... Oh Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has a free visitor center across the street. Yeah, its a great place to come and explore even 50 some years later. read more

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I just love this place. It's fun to come here with kids on warm days and let them run in the fountain. There's tons of green and something always blooming. I love this place its like a mini disneyland! It has a very kid friendly environment! The giant fountain in the middle is always fun to run around in, and Key arena is right next door. The food court is ok, but priced kind of high. Great place to go if you're visiting Seattle! Space Needle, Chihuly Garden, Glass, EMP Museum, Pacific Science Center, Artists At Play, Seattle Center Monorail and Children's Museum make up the top places to go. There are so many things to keep you entertained at the Seattle Center. No matter what time of year it is, there will be people enjoying the beautiful architecture and fun activities. Seattle Center has much to offer, allow yourself lots of time to wander the grounds. A must see for any visitor to Seattle, the entire area is full of things to see and stuff to do. This area is one of the most popular venues for different types of activities. Parking definitely can be a challenge so public transportation during the week is the best. If you have friends come in from out of town, take them here. read more

Another successful event at seattle center! Bite of seattle! Yup i stayed in seattle for this event! I will keep going every five years it just happens to make sense! Every year is a little much for me! Plus this year the capital hill block party was going on! Ahhhh decisions are hard as an adult! Wait, adulting is hard. read more

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I've got to chime in on the International Fountain too, it's simply one of the best places to hang out outside in Seattle, get wet, people watch, listen, be mesmerized by the play of water and kids... It doesn't get as much tourist press as some other places, but it wouldn't be Seattle without it. The rest of the Center is a great place to spend a weekend, because you won't see or do it all in a day, from the Pacific Science Center to the Fun Forest, Center House to McCaw Hall, EMP to the Children's Museum, theaters to the Space Needle... and on and on. Don't overlook little corners and out of the way spaces, there are stunning galleries and displays here that are easy to miss in the bustle. While Bumbershoot is great, my favorite big event here is the NW Folklife Festival. Dance, music, diversity, poetry readings, movie screenings, international food... it's outstanding and a great way to start the summer. The Seattle Center is a vital part of our city and not to be missed. read more

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The coroavirus left this place pretty quiet on a weekday. A nice play area outside with a play structure and grassy lawn. There is a huge armory where different food vendors are here. There was bubble tea, mod pizza, tacos, wok food and etc. Plenty of seating. I saw some homeless folks in here. read more

I am blown away by how versatile this space is. Bumbershoot and Bite of Seattle bring huge crowds and tons of booths. There are things to do here year round. The huge fountain does water shows set to music during the summer, blasting water over ten stories into the air. Plan on there being soaking wet children there if the temperature is anything north of 60. Street parking around Seattle Center is $2 an hour and parking is free on Sundays and after 8pm. You can even score it for $1.50 an hour before 11am. You never have to worry about not finding a spot, Queen Anne is full of side streets with parking meters every half block. There are always new exhibits at EMP and the Pacific Science Center. There are museums, theaters, and the freakin Space Needle surrounding Seattle Center. And the public restrooms! Wonderful!! It is Seattle's Central Park, and they do a good job with limited space! read more

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Pretty awesome spot in the city. It is THEE spot. Really pretty to walk around in and nice for a date or solo adventure. Check out the pacific science center if you get a chance. read more