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Seattle, Washington, United States

2 days in Seattle

Coffee, water, mountains and Pacific Northwest cool. Here's how to spend 2 days in Seattle: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Seattle trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 2 days Seattle itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Local food tour of Seattle~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Seattle.
12:30
Forterra~$5
Forterra, based in Seattle, Washington, US, is the state of Washington's largest land conservation, stewardship and community building organization dedicated solely to the region.
16:00
Fountain of Wisdom~$5
Fountain of Wisdom is a fountain and sculpture by George Tsutakawa, installed out the Seattle Central Library, in the U.S. state of Washington.
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Day 2

09:00
901 Fifth Avenue~$5
901 Fifth Avenue is a 163.38 m (536.0 ft) skyscraper in downtown Seattle, Washington. It was completed in 1973 and has 42 floors. It is the 11th tallest building in Seattle, and wa
12:30
Seattle Central Library~$5
The Seattle Central Library is the flagship library of the Seattle Public Library system. The 11-story glass and steel building in the downtown core of Seattle, Washington was open
16:00
Rainier Club~$5
The Rainier Club is a private club in Seattle, Washington; it has been referred to as "Seattle's preeminent private club." Its clubhouse building, completed in 1904, is listed on t

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What 2 days in Seattle costs

What this trip costs

$752
Flights$45060%
Stay$689%
Activities$547%
Food$9012%
Local transport$365%
Shopping$243%
Buffer$304%
$376/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Seattle: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Seattle?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Seattle without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Seattle?+

Start with Local food tour of Seattle, Forterra and Fountain of Wisdom. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Seattle cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $300 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Seattle?+

The best months to visit Seattle are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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