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Seattle Travel Guide

Hint: Designed by a famous Dutch architect, this structure is a great way for this city's residents to escape the rain. If you guessed the Seattle Public Library, you're right! The 11-story glass and steel diamond-shaped exterior of the Seattle Public Library uses modern-day architecture to house the world's greatest literature. Designed by Rem Koolhaas, the library opened in 2004 as part of Seattle's "Libraries for All" bond measure. You may need to be a resident to check out books, but anyone is welcome to marvel at the building's design. The nearest major airport is in Seattle. (Photo: Carl Unger)About Seattle

Seattle blends funky flair with eco-friendly attitudes and fine art with adventure. Whether you wear flannel shirts or not, this city hits the perfect note. read more

When to Visit Seattle

Seattle's wet climate may affect the winter months, but summers bring plenty of sunshine. The most popular time to visit is May through October because of dry weather, cruise season, conventions, summer festivals, school breaks, and outdoor activities. read more

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Editors' Picks: Seattle DealsSee All Seattle Travel Deals

  • $49 O/W Domestic Sale Fares on Frontier*
    Frontier's latest promotion, a match of Southwest's sale, offers travel through spring. The lowest fares are often matched or beaten by Continental, Delta, Northwest, and Southwest. In some cases, the competition offers $84 in savings.
  • $51 O/W Seattle Winter Fares on Southwest*
    In time for the 2010 Winter Olympics, Southwest's latest sale features travel to Seattle. Promotional fares start at $51 one-way but we found that on most routes AirTran, American, JetBlue, among others, offer savings of about $100.
  • $318 R/T Honolulu and Maui on Hawaiian*
    When dreaming of palm tree vacations, look into Hawaiian Airlines' fares but pin them against carriers like Alaska, Delta, Northwest, United, and US Airways because they, too, offer competitive rates. Travel is valid through mid-December.
  • $99 O/W Ft. Lauderdale Intro Fares on Virgin America*
    Virgin America's introductory sale offers nonstop flights between Ft. Lauderdale and a handful of western U.S. cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Seattle. AirTran, American, Continental, and others compete.
  • Tourist Passes From $48/Adult, $38/Child
    Go Card discount passes for Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, and Seattle, among others, give visitors pre-paid admission to dozens of attractions.
  • CityPass Offers up to 50 Percent Off Family Attractions
    CityPasses offer up to 50 percent off on admissions and the chance to skip entrance lines at select family-friendly attractions in 10 North American cities.

Seattle Travel Advice See All Seattle Travel Advice

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  • See the Icons of America for Less
    It's a testament to "free"dom that many of the country's most iconic attractions cost little or absolutely nothing to visit.

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