Seattle: Top Sights to See On A Budget

Seattle has plenty to offer and it’s an easy city to navigate. I went to Seattle on a solo trip and had a blast! I felt
completely safe and the way the city is set up it was easy to explore on my own. Check out the list of possibilities below! 

Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is one of Seattle’s main attractions. Home to the original Starbucks, famous fish market, flowers, specialty shops,  restaurants,  etc. One of my favorite shops is a specialty bread kiosk that has gluten-free cookies! The market is a central part of the city and you can walk to most places on the rest of this list from here.

Space Needle

Take an elevator ride to the top of the Needle and see Seattle from the sky top. There are two levels which has recently been updated to give you the maximum view of the city and surroundings. The ride tit he top is $27-37.

Kerry Park

Kerry Park is located in the Queen Ann neighborhood and is known for its beautiful views of the city and sound. You can take a bus, uber, or taxi to this spot if you haven’t rented a car.

Fremont & Fremont Troll

One if Seattle’s most artistic and thriving areas. It’s where most of the “starving artists” live and is home to the Freemont Troll. The troll is an art installation that has made Fremont an attraction to visitors.

Pier & Ferry Boats

The Pier has many restaurants and activities to choose from. The Ferris Wheel is a fun activity to be able to see the city from above and take some postcard photos.

Take a Ferry to any of the neighboring cities right outside Seattle. My favorite was Bainbridge. They have little shops and restaurants to dine at. Very cute and quaint town and the antique bookstore there was lovely. Plus who doesn’t want to take a ferry like in Grey’s Anatomy?

Mt. Rainier

Take a car or tour to Mt. Rainier. Mt. Rainier National Park is beautiful and has a variety of landscapes. The rainforest, hiking trails, large redwood trees, Paradise(towards the top of the Volcano), yes it’s an active volcano, and many waterfalls to enjoy! Depending on the season it can take anywhere from 2-3hrs to get to Rainier.

Transportation System

I love Seattle’s Mass Transit system! It’s so easy to navigate and cheap. The Link Light Rail from the airport to the city center is a MUCH cheaper option but takes slightly longer. You can buy a one-way pass at the platform. If you take a taxi or uber from the airport it’s about $40.

Busses: Pay exact change and get a ticket when you enter the bus. That ticket has a time on it.
You can ride the bus as many times as you need to until that time is up. Most days I spent around $3 total on transportation. I felt completely safe riding alone and they keep to the schedule. 

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