Seattle Skyline Top 5 View points
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Seattle is a hidden gem of the Pacific North West. Especially during a sunny day, the views from Seattle are spectacular. Below are our top 5 favourite spots to get spectacular views of Seattle and surroudinngs, without shelling out any penny for entrance fee. Shutterbugs will find good photo oppurtunities, so what are you waiting for? Head out and explore Seattle!
1. Kerry Park
Kerry Park has the postcard perfect shot Seattle. Nestled in the Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, this is a top notch vantage point for unobstructed views of downtown. If you are lucky, you can see the majestic Rainier behind Seattle downtown. You can see the Puget sound and Washington ferry cruising across as well.
- Location : 211 W Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98119
2. Bhy Kracke Park
Bhy Kracke Park is a hidden gem and features one of the best views of the city. This is also in the Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. From the sloping hillside you have a great view of downtown, Lake Union, the I-5 freeway and Capitol Hill.
- Location : 1215 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
3. Gas Works Park
Gas works park shows you a different view point of Seattle. With Lake Union in foreground and the entire city as backdrop, it provides a good photo opportunity for the shutterbugs. Access to Lake Union is restricted at Gas Works Park. This place can be quite windy as its closer to the lake.
- Location : 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103
4. Alki Beach
Alki Beach, located in West Seattle, a long beach strip that runs roughly from 64th Place SW to Duwamish Head on Elliott Bay. It’s a great spot for a long walk any time of year.
- Location : Alki Trail, Seattle, WA 98116
5. Dr. Jose Rizal Park
Dr. Jose Rizal Park is located on the west slope of Beacon Hill in Seattle, Washington. This park has sweeping views of the entire downtown especially during sunset time.
- Location : 1007 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Location co-ordinates
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Travel Tips
- Spring & Summer season is the best time to explore Seattle.
- Try to visit the view points in morning and in evening.
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