Seattle offers endless pre and post options, with something for everyone.
The Emerald City is not only unparalleled for its selection of conference and hotel options, but it is also a prime destination for those in search of unforgettable food and drink experiences and awe-inspiring natural spaces. Whether before, during, or after your official stay—with your team or on your own—don’t miss the chance to take your exploration of the city and its surroundings to another level.
Argosy Cruises Ian G Dagnall / Alamy
CITY SIGHTS FROM SEA & AIR
Much of the city can be explored by water, thanks to boating companies that cater to the individual desires of groups large and small. Argosy Cruises tours around Lake Union and Elliott Bay offer a full-service bar with snacks. Smaller groups may appreciate the intimate experience of The Electric Boat Company—try their Clueless in Seattle scavenger hunt or a historic tour of Lake Union. Why stay on land or water when you could fly? Soar over the city on a scenic seaplane tour with Kenmore Air or take flight to the nearby San Juan Islands.
Julia Manchik
LOCAL FLAVOR
Appreciate the buzz around Seattle’s coffee reputation at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery, where you can experience the art and science of coffee perfection through a guided tour and tasting. Sample the city’s culinary wonders on a chef-led tour of Pike Place Market with Eat Seattle, take a cooking class at Chef Tom Douglas’s Hot Stove Society, or sign up for Atrium Kitchen’s Chopped-inspired team-building cook-offs. A trip to the Pacific Northwest wouldn’t be complete without trying beer from some of Seattle’s 250 breweries.
WINE COUNTRY
Washington is the second-largest producer of wine in the country, with over 1,000 wineries calling the state home. Experience the bounty of Washington wines through an array of tastings and tours, made easy thanks to in-city options and excursions departing from downtown. In Seattle, visit House of Smith Jet City Winery and Browne Family Vineyards, or pair your flight with art galleries and lunch on a Bon Vivant Wine Tour. Nearby in Woodinville—just a 30-minute drive from downtown—discover more than 115 wineries and tasting rooms, making a day trip an easy add-on. Or journey to sun-drenched Walla Walla—voted America’s best wine region by USA Today—and explore the expansive Washington Wine Country, including lush Yakima Valley, in the state’s southeastern corner.
A view of Mount Rainier from Crystal Mountain Resort Cory O'Born
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Just north of downtown, Discovery Park provides nearly 12 miles of walking trails and waterfront views. For a guided tour to some of the region’s most enchanting sites, Customized Tours offers outings to locales like Bavarian-themed Leavenworth and Skagit Valley’s springtime Tulip Festival. Evergreen Escapes and Tours Northwest lead your team on all-inclusive hiking or kayaking excursions with pickup and drop-off at downtown hotels, and Seattle Mountain Bike Tours runs exhilarating rides through forested mountain tracks. Enjoy snowy adventures or wildflower-filled meadows just 1.5-2.5 hours away at the Summit at Snoqualmie, Stevens Pass, and Crystal Mountain. Plus, three national parks in Washington State house majestic peaks, ancient forests, secluded lakes, and more. Better still, each is easily accessible and only a few hours from Seattle.
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