Adventure awaits in this exciting urban city surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty. Seattle, the largest city in Washington State and in the Pacific Northwest’s Puget Sound, is a metropolitan area surrounded by vast parklands, forests, mountains, and waterways. The city is rich in history and progress being the birthplace of big-name companies like Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, and Alaska Airlines. To fully appreciate what the city is like, why not try one of these Airbnb experiences in Seattle, WA that we’ve listed below? These are unique and fun-filled activities that will make your visit unforgettable!
1. Photoshoot in Pike Place Market
Hire a professional photographer for one hour to take your pictures as you go around the iconic landmarks of Seattle. Meet up place would be at Seattle Coffee Works and from there you will be touring the Gum Wall, the very first Starbucks Coffee Shop, and historic Pike Place Market. Great places like these deserve great pictures! So have a pro take photographic memorabilia of those precious moments while you’re on tour. Provide your email so the photographer can send you five to ten digitally edited pictures of those once-in-a-lifetime scenes during your stay. Remember to bring sunscreen and a jacket. The photo session will continue regardless of what the weather in Seattle may be.
Book Tours : Photoshoot in Pike Place Market
2. Seattle rowboat tour
Explore Seattle’s waterways riding a rowboat built just for two passengers. Jordan will be your appointed boatman and for three hours he will navigate the boat paddling through the wetlands, houseboats, and underneath drawbridges that only a human-powered watercraft can pass through. He will entertain you with stories about the history and geography of the area as well as anecdotes about his life experiences as a boatman. He provides complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and snacks during the trip. You can take a quick lesson on how to paddle the boat but you can also just sit back and relax to enjoy the view and the stories.
Book Tours : Rowing Urban Waterways
3. Glass project experience
Down in Central District is a small, exclusive artist’s glass studio in a quiet area where you can learn the art of blowing glass. The two-hour class is spearheaded by Joshua and Motoko who teaches glass art in every step with instructions in English or Japanese language. They provide the drinks and equipment and will let you take home two to three objects that you have created. Wear closed shoes, cotton tops, and cotton pants. Tie your hair back and prepared to get sweaty with this one-of-a-kind experience!
Book Tours : Experience Glass Project
4. Peek inside the Seattle coffee scene
Have you wondered how that fine cup of coffee was crafted? Here at Conduit Coffee Company, they will show you how green beans are roasted and blended into perfection. This tiny artisan coffee shop in a Fremont neighborhood gives a two-hour hands-on lesson from growing the coffee to roasting the beans and down to brewing then finally pouring it into your cup. Have a sip of their home brewed coffee and espresso. You even get to bring home a bag of their exclusive beans!
Conduit Coffee Company
5. Rainier National Park tour
Join a group headed by a naturalist and explore the lush topography of the Rainier National Park. The group is just limited to ten people who will have a guided tour of the highlights of the park with photo opportunities of the iconic Mount Rainier. The meetup place is in Hyatt Regency Seattle where you will be picked up by a service vehicle. You will be taken to the mountains with the rest of the group where your journey begins. The tour takes a total of 10 hours and 30 mins and the fee is inclusive of lunch and breakfast, drinks, climbing equipment, park entry fees, and transportation.
Book Tours : Explore Mount Rainier with a Naturalist
6. Sightseeing cocktail cruise
Take a two-hour cruise on a yacht that is owned by a former diver who dreams of becoming a bartender. Hence, he gives families and groups on a leisurely trip on his boat with a lot of booze. The trip starts on Lake Union’s northern side and goes around up to Lake Washington. You get to witness seaplanes take off and land on the water, pass by Seattle’s popular sites like the Fremont Bridge and Space Needle, and dozens of floating homes. Though the first round of drinks is free, the next round of alcoholic beverages starts at USD 6. You are free to bring your own food, drinks, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
Book Tours : Sightseeing Cocktail Cruise
7. Discover Olympic National Park
Go hiking and mountain climbing in the Olympic National Park with a group of professional tour guides. They will pick you up in a comfortable van in Seattle downtown and head off to the national park. From the van, they will already fill you in on the history, geography, and biology of the location. The cost of the tour includes a hearty lunch, snacks and drinks, beverages, gear and equipment, and park entry fees. Don’t forget to bring your camera so you can take photos of the picturesque Olympic Peninsula. The entire tour takes 11.5 hours.
Book Tours : Seattle: Olympic National Park Small-Group Tour
8. Flight aerial yoga
Level up your workout with aerial yoga! In Flight Room Seattle, using a hammock with your yoga routines creates an unforgettable experience. Stretching while hanging has added depth and excitement to yoga! A certified Flight instructor will be coaching you in the yoga studio. A hot towel and cup of tea welcome you. The one-hour class will make use of the hammock as you make deep stretching exercises and inversions while up in the air. The sessions will be capped off with a floating savasana pampering with warm eye pillows and essential oils.
Book Tours : Aerial Yoga CENTRAL DISTRICT Seattle
9. Intimate concert on a steamship
Get on the iconic Virginia V Steamship and watch an intimate concert on board. It’s docked in Lake Union Park’s the Historic Ships Wharf. Upcoming artists, singers, and bands hold mini-concerts on the ship. This unique and cozy venue allows the audience to be at arms-length of the performers and listen to their music raw and unplugged! Every night features a different performer which makes every show a delightful surprise. You just need to bring your listening ears and valid ID to be able to purchase alcoholic beverages during the show. Arrive early so you get the best seats in the house!
Book Tours : Secret Concert on a 1922 Steamship
See Seattle like never before
Our list shows nine different ways you can experience Seattle that goes beyond the norm! These unique experiences allow you to see this beautiful city from a different perspective. Try any one of these activities and you’ll be back for more!
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