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Free things to do in Seattle
No-spend weekends in Seattle — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
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Top spots in Seattle
Ballard Locks
FamilyBallard
Watch boats lift between lakes + spawning salmon ladders.
Space Needle
FamilySeattle Center
Glass floor 605 ft up — pair with Chihuly Garden next door.
Discovery Park
OutdoorsMagnolia
534 acres of bluffs, beach and a Puget Sound lighthouse hike.
Mount Rainier Day Trip
OutdoorsCascades
Paradise wildflowers in summer, sledding in winter — 2 hr south.
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- Standouts right now: Space Needle, Discovery Park, Ballard Locks. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Seattle and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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