One of your first stops should be Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center. Here, you'll be able to orient yourself and get lots of useful information before you start exploring.

You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when in Downtown Seattle. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center is a good place to start here, but there are numerous other worthy sights to explore. Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and University of Washington are close to the tourist information center and will top off your day nicely.

Plan a trip to see Gates Foundation Discovery Center

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside

Save 100% on your flight

per person

Aug 28 - Sep 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Seattle (SEA)

9/10 Wonderful! (969 reviews)

Quiet and very comfortable soft queen bed in a spacious room. Only 4 out of 5 stars because the hotel did not have electric charging. Odd for a resort like the Emerald.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

The Belltown Inn

Downtown Seattle

Save 100% on your flight

per person

Sep 11 - Sep 17

found 15 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to Seattle (SEA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,792 reviews)

The hotel was great… there are so many homeless around there . Shooting up and smoking dope. They didn’t bother us but it was very uncomfortable.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Hotel Theodore

Downtown Seattle

Save 100% on your flight

per person

Aug 14 - Aug 19

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dallas (DAL) to Seattle (SEA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,167 reviews)

A very cozy and boutique feel.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Gates Foundation Discovery Center

Tours & day trips

See all 192 activities

Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

See all 40 activities

Seattle Chocolate Tour

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

See all 40 activities

Mount Rainier Customized Tour from Seattle

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

See all 40 activities

Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour

Free cancellation available

Holiday & seasonal tours

See all 9 activities

Seattle Ghost Tour: Sins of Sinister Shadows

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

Museum of Pop Culture

4.5/5(1,399 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.

Marion Oliver McCaw Hall

4/5(45 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall during your trip to Seattle. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Seattle Center

4.5/5(2,716 reviews)

A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.

Fun place for kids to explore in the heart of Seattle Center. A grocery store, construction area, theater, restaurant, city bus & fire truck, story times and more await you!

Seattle Children's Museum

You can take time to visit Seattle Children's Museum during your travels to Seattle. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

Puget Sound which includes modern architecture

Space Needle

4.5/5(4,579 reviews)

Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.

International Fountain

4.5/5(52 reviews)

After visiting International Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seattle. Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.