City itineraries · United States
Seattle, day by day
Seattle's centre is compact, hilly and built around the water: a working market, a new waterfront, the Space Needle, two classic viewpoints and ferries that double as skyline cruises. Start with three days that keep each day in one part of town, with the opening rules that matter in 2026.
Updated 12 September 2026 · 10 official sources checked · report an error

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3 days in Seattle
Before you go
Good to know in Seattle
Tickets and opening days
- Most of Pike Place Market is open 9:00–17:00, with fresh produce, seafood and breakfast vendors from 7:00 and the crafts market from 11:00; it is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.Source: Pike Place Market · checked Sep 2026
Getting around
- Since 23 February 2026 you can pay adult fares on Link light rail, buses and the Seattle Streetcar by tapping a contactless credit or debit card or phone on the ORCA reader, with a two-hour transfer window. Tap to Pay is not accepted on Washington State Ferries or the Monorail.Source: ORCA · checked Sep 2026
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