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Picture This: Seattle, WA

We know how important it can be to get awesome vacation photos!

To help you make every shot count, we decided to round up some of the most “Insta-worthy” locations in the top travel destinations in the United States! Our next highlight in the Picture This series is Seattle, WA!

Written by Emily Fitzgerald


Must-See Locations

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The Space Needle

Whether you’re using the needle as a backdrop in your photo or taking in the sky-high views of the city in your pictures, you’re sure to get a great shot at this classic Seattle location!

400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109

Pike Place Market

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Come for the quintessential Seattle picture + stay for literally everything else! Pike Place Market has everything from food stalls to classic Seattle coffee brews to shops for the perfect souvenir.

1531 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Seattle Great Wheel

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Hopefully, you aren’t afraid of heights so you can get an awesome photo here, surrounded by the city! If you’re visiting after dark on a weekend or near a major holiday, keep your eyes peeled for a special light show.

1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101


Public Art Spaces

Chihuly Garden + Glass

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The hardest part of taking a good photo in this garden is choosing which background you want! The Chihuly Garden includes eight galleries, a greenhouse filled with sculptures + plants, and a lush outdoor garden.

305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

Fremont Troll

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The Fremont Troll is a work of public art that you have to see to believe! This larger-than-life sculpture is hiding out under the Aurora Bridge. Happy hunting!

N 36th St, Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Counterbalance Park

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We don’t want to give away too much so you can fully enjoy the surprise, but we will say: this park may look ordinary during the day, but it really shines at night!

700 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109


Trendy Eateries

Hello Robin

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If you have a hard time choosing between cookies + ice cream for dessert, stop by Hello Robin where you no longer have to choose. All of their cookies can be made into an ice cream sandwich and all of their sandwiches make for a pretty sweet pic!

522 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Rachel’s Ginger Beer

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At Rachel’s the aesthetic of the store is only rivaled by the flavors of her ginger beers! Take a seat at the barstools + snap a pic in the modern and artsy storefront with a tall glass of colorful ginger beer in hand.

1530 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101


Witness

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Though they specialize in craft cocktails, don’t let that deter you from ordering some of their delicious Southern-style food as well. If the weather is good, grab a seat near their garage door wall for a casual photo!

410 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102

Stoup Brewing

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This taproom has wall murals + garage doors that open to an outdoor beer garden, so whether you’re looking for an artsy picture or a more rustic vibe for your feed, you’ll get the shot at Stoup Brewing!

1108 NW 52nd St, Seattle, WA 98107



Seattle may be largely known for gray skies + a certain coffee company, but there are tons of things to do and places to explore in the urban paradise surrounded by natural beauty!

Learn about all the amazing things Seattle has to offer with our destination guide!