How to spend a day in Seattle

A list of things to do and see in Seattle if you have never been before or maybe didn't have time to do. *A fun way to get around is by trying the shared e-scooters that you will see everywhere spread out around the city, there are 2 brands you will see (lime and bird), all you do is download the app and scan the scooter when you find one and off you go, you are then charged for distance travelled.

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A visit to the Starbucks Roastery

Start your day with a visit to the Starbucks Roastery, just a few blocks away from the original store. It's a unique space that is worth a visit.

They serve amazing breakfast and of course the perfect coffee blend.

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Pike Place Market

Seattle's original farmers market, if you are looking for locally sourced, artisan and a range of specialty foods then this is the place to visit. It has a great vibe and definitely a well known attraction within the city of Seattle.

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Seattle Space Needle

The infamous observation deck, tickets can be purchased online, they range from $35-$60 depending on times you want to go and add-ons such as the galleries, glasshouse and garden entry.

The views are incredible, it's also has the world's first revolving glass floor. Be sure to try go on a clear day.

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Ferry to Bainbridge Island Day Trip

Take the ferry from Seattle Pier 52 to Bainbridge island for the day. Bainbridge Island is an island that is entirely surrounded by salt water and known for its natural beauty and rustic character. The crossing time to Bainbridge is about 35 minutes and offers a spectacular view of Seattle’s skyline across Elliott Bay.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket counter, (walk-on passengers are advised to be at the pier with enough time to beat lines at the ticket counters, but 15 minutes before scheduled departure should be plenty of time), tickets are $9.25 for adults.

Things to do in Bainbridge:

Hiking- Hawley Cove Trail, a trail that starts from the waterfront park close to the ferry terminal, you can choose between the 2 mile western loop or 1.5 mile eastern loop. The eastern loop takes you along the beach and the woods and the western loop offers parks, restaurants and historical sites. Both trails and walkable within an hour.

Water Sports- A short walking distance from the ferry pier you can find places that rent kayak, canoe and paddle board. In case you don’t feel comfortable yet on any of these, experienced guides are happy to give you an introduction and may even tell you about spots worth paddling to.

Shopping and Restaurants- Downtown Winslow is known for its cozy, cute little shops and restaurants and is definitely worth a stroll.

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Kristyn Cayley

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Hello, my name is Kristyn, I was born and raised in South Africa. I have lived in Philadelphia, Dubai and now currently living in Bali. I worked as a flight attendant for Emirates for 7.5years because travel has always been my number one passion in life, it was a great way to travel and see the world. I have travelled to 56 countries, 142 cities and I’m still counting…. I am now a certified travel consultant and help people travel and create their dream vacations, whatever that might be. I have planned budget friendly holidays, luxury holidays and everything in between. The way I like to travel is to experience as much of the local culture as possible, sightseeing, a few adventurous activities and finding the spots that are great for photography opportunities and of course the perfect sunset spot. I also love to plan in some downtime to just relax and take it all in. Let me help you plan the perfect vacation and make recommendations on new places to visit. I can help with simple recommendations or plan the whole trip for you, whether adventure travel is for you or even if all you needing is the perfect relaxing beach or nature vacation. It’s time to take a trip…..

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