What do I need to know before going to Seattle?
What do I need to know before going to Seattle?
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- Ditch the car and pack walking shoes instead.
- Don't forget a raincoat.
- Seattleites are hardier than most.
- Summers are relatively cool.
- Check out the Space Needle and Pike Place Market.
- Seattle is crazy about coffee.
- There's a burgeoning craft brewery scene.
- The Seattle Freeze is very real.
Is Seattle a walkable city?
But with aptly placed staircases, amenities and employment opportunities on every corner, and bus routes linking most neighborhoods, Seattle is actually a very walkable city. In fact, it's No. 8 among the most walkable cities in the country.
What is Seattle popular for?
Seattle is famous for Starbucks and overall coffee culture, grunge music scene, the Seahawks, the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, headquarters of a lot of the tech industry (including both Amazon and Microsoft), hiking, kayaking, and general outdoors lifestyle (think REI).
What documents do you need before flying?
Adult passengers 18 and older must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel.
- Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
- U.S. passport.
- U.S. passport card.
- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)