38 days in Seattle Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

You'll get in some beach time at Alki Beach and Cama Beach State Park. Get outdoors at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Mount Rainier. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Seattle: Seahurst Beach Park (in Burien), Olympic National Park (Kalaloch Beach Trail 4, Murhut Falls, &more) and Edmonds (Edmonds Marsh, Marina Beach Park, &more). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and admire the sheer force of Snoqualmie Falls.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Seattle trip app.

Zurich, Switzerland to Seattle is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Zurich to Seattle due to the time zone difference. In May in Seattle, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Seattle.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): walk around Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and then wander the streets of Pioneer Square.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Seattle trip planner.

Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.