Photogenic Places in Seattle
6 places ranked by scenic score
Seattle, WA
Pike Place Market
One of the oldest continuously operated public farmers' markets in the United States, established in 1907 on Seattle's downtown waterfront. The market spans nine acres and houses over 200 year-round vendors, including fishmongers, flower sellers, and craftspeople. The iconic clock and neon sign at the corner of Pike Street and First Avenue are among the most recognized landmarks in the Pacific Northwest.
Seattle, WA
Kerry Park
A small hilltop park on Queen Anne Hill offering an iconic panoramic view of the Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier, and Elliott Bay. The park is one of the most photographed viewpoints in the city. A sculpture called "Changing Form" by Doris Totten Chase occupies the west end of the park.
Seattle, WA
Gas Works Park
A 19.1-acre public park on the north shore of Lake Union built on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant. The preserved industrial machinery creates a distinctive backdrop against the Seattle skyline. The hilltop sundial provides an elevated 360-degree viewpoint.
Seattle, WA
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Ferry
The 35-minute Washington State Ferries crossing between Seattle's Coleman Dock and Bainbridge Island offers moving panoramic views of the Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains. The 202-foot Jumbo Mark II class ferries carry over 2,500 passengers and 202 vehicles. The route is one of the busiest ferry crossings in the United States.
Seattle, WA
Rattlesnake Ledge
A popular 4-mile round-trip hiking trail east of North Bend leading to a rocky ledge 1,160 feet above Rattlesnake Lake. The viewpoint offers panoramic views of the upper Snoqualmie Valley, Mount Si, and Chester Morse Lake. The trail gains approximately 1,160 feet through second-growth forest on a well-maintained path.
Seattle, WA
Chihuly Garden and Glass
An exhibition at Seattle Center showcasing the glass artwork of Tacoma-born artist Dale Chihuly in interior galleries and an outdoor garden. The Glasshouse, a 40-foot-tall steel-and-glass structure, houses a 100-foot-long suspended sculpture. The outdoor garden displays integrate glass sculptures with native Pacific Northwest plantings.