Things to Do in Seattle
The Emerald City is perfect for planning one-day or multi-day excursions to the natural wonders in this area: from mountains, to beaches, a rainforest, islands, and even a volcano. In particular, it’s well worth driving a few hours or taking a high-speed passenger vessel to San Juan Islands, the best place to spot whales, especially orcas. In case you want to see maritime life without leaving the city, head to the famous Seattle Aquarium located on Pier 59. But the state of Washington is also noteworthy for its music scene. Seattle was the birthplace of Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Soundgarden, the Shins, Kenny G, Pearl Jam... It’s even one of the few cities in the world credited with the invention of its own music genre: grunge. So, as expected, Seattle offers the best live music scene in all the USA. Pick your genre and get ready to party!