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Seattle, Washington, United States

5 days in Seattle

Coffee, water, mountains and Pacific Northwest cool. Here's how to spend 5 days in Seattle: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Seattle trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 5 days Seattle itinerary, day by day

1

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.
2

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
3

Day 3

09:00
Madison Centre~$5
Madison Centre is a 530-foot-tall (160 m) skyscraper in Downtown Seattle, Washington. It was completed in October 2017 and has 37 floors of office space totaling 746,000 square fee
12:30
Seattle Public Library~$5
The Seattle Public Library (SPL) is the public library system serving the city of Seattle, Washington. Efforts to start a Seattle library had commenced as early as 1868, with the s
16:00
Renaissance Seattle Hotel~$5
Renaissance Seattle Hotel is a hotel in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. It has more than 500 rooms.
4

Day 4

09:00
Daniels Recital Hall
Daniels Recital Hall, formerly the First United Methodist Church, now The Sanctuary, is a preserved church sanctuary that has been re-purposed into a recital hall. It was built in
12:30
Fourth and Madison Building~$5
The Fourth and Madison Building is a 40-story skyscraper in downtown Seattle, Washington. The building is located at 925 Fourth Avenue, at the intersection with Madison Street. Upo
16:00
F5 Tower~$5
F5 Tower is a 660-foot-tall (200 m) skyscraper in Downtown Seattle, Washington. It consists of 44 floors and is the sixth-tallest building in Seattle.
5

Day 5

09:00
William Kenzo Nakamura United States Courthouse~$5
The William Kenzo Nakamura United States Courthouse is a federal courthouse in Seattle, Washington primarily used by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Built
12:30
800 Fifth Avenue~$5
800 Fifth Avenue is a 166-meter (545 ft) skyscraper in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. It was constructed from 1979 to 1981 and has 42 floors. It is the tenth-tallest bui
16:00
Central Building (Seattle)~$5
The Central Building is a historic building at 810 3rd Avenue in downtown Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.

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What 5 days in Seattle costs

What this trip costs

$1,305
Flights$45034%
Stay$27021%
Activities$13510%
Food$22517%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$605%
Buffer$756%
$261/day

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

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5 days in Seattle: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Seattle?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Seattle, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Seattle cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $750 per person for 5 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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