Coffee capital where mountains meet ocean
Washington's tech-forward city — original Starbucks, the iconic Pike Place fish-throwing, Mount Rainier on clear days, and the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula.




Light rail from airport; walk downtown; ferries to islands.
Skip the Space Needle line — Smith Tower has better views for half the price.
Generally safe in tourist areas. Tip 18-20% in restaurants.
Capitol Hill for bars; Belltown for upscale.