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When to Go

When the sun comes out, Seattle smiles. Summertime offers pleasant temperatures from 75 F to 85 F, while winter highs run between 40 F and 50 F. If you’re headed outside the city to Mount Rainier and hope to view wildflowers, mid-July through mid-August might be best.

 

Region: Washington

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Featured Seattle Hotel

  • The Westin Seattle

    The Westin Seattle

    AAA Four Diamond Hotel
    Downtown Seattle
    Our 4-Star classification designates those properties with well-appointed, deluxe accommodations, extensive amenities and comprehensive guest services. Expect attention to detail and a warm and hospitable staff ready to cater to your needs. These superb properties offer a truly refined getaway.
    • No Golf on Property
      No Golf on Property
    • No Spa Services
      No Spa Services
    • Family Program Not Offered
      Family Program Not Offered
    • Breakfast Not Included
      Breakfast Not Included
    • Not A Beachfront Property
      Not A Beachfront Property
    • Pets Allowed
      Pets Allowed
    • Non-Smoking Property
      Non-Smoking Property
    • Gym/Fitness Center
      Gym/Fitness Center
    • Free Wi-Fi
      Free Wi-Fi
    • Air Conditioning
      Air Conditioning

    This hotel offers stunning views of Lake Union, Puget Sound and the Olympic and Cascade mountains.

    • No Golf on Property
      No Golf on Property
    • No Spa Services
      No Spa Services
    • Family Program Not Offered
      Family Program Not Offered
    • Breakfast Not Included
      Breakfast Not Included
    • Not A Beachfront Property
      Not A Beachfront Property
    • Pets Allowed
      Pets Allowed
    • Non-Smoking Property
      Non-Smoking Property
    • Gym/Fitness Center
      Gym/Fitness Center
    • Free Wi-Fi
      Free Wi-Fi
    • Air Conditioning
      Air Conditioning

    This hotel offers stunning views of Lake Union, Puget Sound and the Olympic and Cascade mountains.

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Fast Facts

 

The iconic Space Needle was built as a centerpiece for Seattle World’s Fair. Originally slated for 1959, the fair occurred in 1962, the same year as the New York World’s Fair. The fictional cartoon family from Hanna-Barbera Productions’ Jetsons debuted the same year as the Space Needle. Animator Iwao Takamoto noted that the Needle inspired his aesthetic for the Jetsons’ condominium.

The Emerald City became Seattle’s preferred nickname in 1982 when it was the winning name from a Convention and Visitors Bureau contest. Other titles include the Coffee Capital of the World and Jet City, due to the proximity of Boeing.

 

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