What You’ll Do
See Seattle’s famous Space Needle
Take Seattle at your pace, with 9 days to see the major sights
Enjoy six of Seattle’s most famous attractions
The CityPASS includes admission to 6 of Seattle’s most famous attractions, including Seattle’s world-famous symbol, the Space Needle. Built in 1962 for the World’s Fair, the Space Needle towers over downtown, settling into the skyline with the mountains in the background.
Other attractions are the Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Cruises Harbor Cruise, the EMP Museum OR Woodland Park Zoo and Pacific Sciences Center OR Chihuly Gardens and Glass.
The CityPASS system is simple. At the first attraction you visit, exchange your voucher for a CityPASS booklet. Then, at each subsequent attraction, a ticket will be torn from your booklet.
Seattle Aquarium
The minute you enter, there it is. A giant aquarium. A window into Elliott Bay.
Modeled after Neah Bay’s rock blades, the aquarium is filled with salmon, colorful rockfish, vibrant sea anemones, and other local marine life.
Divers appear in this exhibit three times daily: 10:00, 11:30, and 12:15. They wear masks with microphones. They see you and answer your questions while playing with fish and providing information.
There are 2 large tidepools in this central exhibit. One represents the quieter waters of Seattle’s inland sea, and the other represents the more lively outer Washington coast.
Visitors can reach into these water exhibits to feel live seastars, urchins, sea anemones, kelp, and more. Naturalists stand by to help teach how to touch sea creatures, and to answer questions.
Large video screens help show the life and characteristics of these amazing creatures who thrive in Washington state’s harsh, ever-changing tidal zones.
Hours: Daily, 09:30-17:00
Closed Christmas Day
Holiday hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour
The Spirit of Seattle, an Argosy tour boat, offers superb viewing spots on open-air and enclosed decks. Moored at Pier 55 – just a short walk from the Seattle Aquarium, another Seattle CityPASS attraction – the Spirit of Seattle is a favorite of visitors and locals alike.
The vessel is an ideal spot to enjoy the scenery and grab a light lunch. There are 2 full-service bars on board serving sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
Departures vary by day and season; boarding passes must be obtained at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
Hours:
01 January – 12 March, Monday-Friday 13:30; Saturday-Sunday, 13:30 and 14:45
13 March – 04 June, daily at 12:15, 13:30, 14:45, 16:00
05 June – 06 September, daily at 11:00, 12:15, 13:30, 14:45, 16:00, 17:15
07 September – 17 October, daily at 12:15, 13:30, 14:45, 16:00
18 October – 31 December, Monday-Friday, 13:30; Saturday-Sunday, 13:30 and 14:45
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Woodland Park Zoo or EMP Museum
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo has mimicked a rocky coast environment where Humboldt penguins live. The new exhibit features terrific underwater views of penguins in action. The little creatures will be just inches away from you.
Tropical Asia features 2 areas: the award-winning Elephant Forest and the Trail of Vines, featuring orangutans, siamangs, and tapirs.
The award-winning Tropical Rain Forest reflects the forests of South America and Africa.
Hours:
Summer / 01 May – 30 September: daily, 09:30-18:00
Winter / 01 October – 30 April: daily, -9:30-16:00
Zoo closes at 15:00 on July 15 for zoo fundraiser
Closed Christmas Day
EMP Museum
Set in Seattle Center, EMP is just steps from the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and the park’s summer entertainment and events.
The Seattle landmark’s colorful, curving building design, created by Frank O. Gehry, was inspired by a shattered Fender Stratocaster guitar.
Tear it up “On Stage.” You’ll be in the bright lights, on-stage for a virtual concert experience, in front of screaming fans.
If you want to remember your minute in the spotlight forever, you can purchase a poster or DVD of your performance.
Summer / 27 May – 05 September: daily, 10:00-19:00
Winter / 07 September – 26 May: daily, 10:00-17:00
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Pacific Science Center OR Chihuly Garden and Glass
Pacific Science Center
The Pacific Science Center Butterfly House is a popular exhibit. Inside, the sun always seems to be shining, an effect created by full-spectrum lighting. The light, along with 80-degree temperatures and 60-70% humidity, make this a year-round visitor magnet.
The Dinosaurs exhibit creates an opportunity to travel back in time to the Mesozoic Era. There, 7 robotic dinosaurs make you freeze in your tracks as they move and roar. The Insect Village exhibit tends to draw a crowd. You can tell from the looks on guests’ faces exactly how they’re reacting.
Hours:
Summer / June – Labor Day: daily, 10:00-18:00
Winter / Labor Day – May: Monday and Wednesday-Friday, 10:00-17:00; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00-18:00; closed Tuesdays – except for Seattle school breaks
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Immerse yourself in a world where curiosity, creativity and color come to life. Throughout the Galleries, ever-changing Garden and signature Glasshouse, you’ll be inspired by artist Dale Chihuly’s innovation and passion. Includes complimentary audio tour (smartphone required)
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 – 20:00
Friday and Saturday, 10:00 – 20:00
What’s Included
Space Needle
Seattle Aquarium
Harbor Cruise
EMP Museum OR Woodland Park Zoo
Pacific Science Center or Chihuly Garden and Glass
What’s Not Included
Transportation
Food and Drink
