Emerald City has so much to offer that's not just the Space Needle. You only have to know where to look. That's why we've scoped out all the hotspots and made a list of free things to do in Seattle. Who said having fun had to break the bank? Thanks to the SeaTac airport, Seattle is likely to be your first stop in the Evergreen State. So before you go chasing waterfalls and hiking mountains, tour the city like a local. Whether you're passing through or you're a Puget Sounder who'd like to play tourist for the day, we've got you covered. From unlimited skyline views and beach bonfires to sailing trips, this list comes with no strings attached, promise. Go On A Free Sail Price: Free When: Every Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. Address: The Center For Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: Who wouldn't want to sail a yacht (or an electric boat) for free while taking in views of the city from the picturesque waters of Lake Union? All you need to do is make a reservation. View this post on Instagram I’ve spent the last six weeks falling deeply in love A post shared by West (@westardere) on Dec 2, 2019 at 9:06am PST Website Live Up Your Harry Potter Dreams Price: Free When: Weekdays from 7.30 a.m. to 10 p.m., weekend timings here Address: 4000 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98195 Why You Need To Go: You will feel like you're strolling through the Great Hall in Hogwarts at this insane spot. View this post on Instagram Visit Seattle, Suzzallo and Allen Library, which is Harry Potter Library 😍 @uofwa . . . . . . . . #travelblogger #travelphotography #visitseattle #suzzallolibrary #universitywashington #sina #weibo #tiktok #旅游 #西雅图 A post shared by MaggieTravelFashion (@maggietravelfashion) on Dec 28, 2019 at 9:40am PST Website Take A Free Walking Tour Price: "Free" (pay what you want, if you want) When: Every day, time varies Address: Starts at Victor Stienbruek Park, 2001 Western Ave, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: You'll stroll through downtown, Pioneer Square, waterfront, and the Pike Place with a guide who'll give you insider info on pubs, restaurants, activities, and photo ops. View this post on Instagram winter vibes 🌧 A post shared by Leilani Lopez (@theregoeslaylow) on Nov 3, 2018 at 3:33pm PDT Website Indulge In Free Chocolate Price: Free When: Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m, and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Address: Chocopolis, 1631 15th Ave W., Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: Their happy hour comes with a wide range of free samples from artisan bean-to-bar chocolatiers! View this post on Instagram Stop by today or tomorrow to stock up on Chocolati Truffles - they make a great after-dinner treat for Thursday, if you're not too full of turkey and pie! #chocolatelovers #chocolatetruffles #chocolate #yum #seattlechocolate #seattlecafe #seattlecoffeeshop #seattlechocolateshop #cafe #coffeeshop #chocolateshop A post shared by Chocolati Cafe (@chocolaticafe) on Nov 26, 2019 at 12:00pm PST Website Tour An Indoor Rainforest Price: Free When: First and Third Saturdays of the month, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Address: Amazon Spheres, 2111 7th Avenue, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: Although the hybrid greenhouse is Amazon's workspace, there's a thriving rainforest within its glass walls that you've got to see to believe. View this post on Instagram 🌎The Amazon Spheres🌎 Surrounded by greenhouse plants collected from all over the world. Rivers, waterfalls, and towering green walls are meant to inspire the employees into a productive headspace. 📌Tag the friends you want to work with!🖇 . . . . . . . . . . . . #travelphotography #travelgramm #travelbloggers #travelgrammers #seattle #seattlephotographer #amazonspheres #architecture #architectanddesign #d_signers #modernarchitect #archi #pnwwonderland #pnwonderland #pnwphotographer #pnwphotography #travelseattle #downtownseattle #seattledowntown #greenery #buildingstyles #skyscape #skyscraping_architecture #bluesky #shotoniphone11promax #shotoniphone #workinstyle #productivity #productive #productivespaces A post shared by General Adventures (@general_adventures) on Nov 9, 2019 at 10:40am PST Website Explore One Of America's Oldest Markets Price: Free When: Every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Address: Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: Whether you want to watch fishmongers throw around fish, get yucky at the Gum Wall, window shop for handcrafted knick-knacks or take a self-guided food tour to where Tom Hanks ate, this is your spot. View this post on Instagram seattle, wa ❤️⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ seattle is always such a good trip! stay tuned for my blog post on all that’s awesome in seattle!⠀ ⠀ #seattle #pnw #ootd #pikeplacemarket #oldskoolvans #rebeccaminkoff #rollingstonestshirt #washingtonstate #targetstyle A post shared by patricia serna (@patriciaaxoxo) on Jan 7, 2020 at 11:43am PST Website See A Hidden Waterfall Price: Free When: Every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.Address: Freeway Park, 700 Seneca St, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: You can see an urban waterfall on a concrete canyon in the heart of the city. View this post on Instagram #freewayparkseattle #seattlesummer #urbanhiking A post shared by Mason Monteith (@masonmonteith) on Jul 18, 2018 at 4:20pm PDT Website Report A Troll Sighting Price: Free When: Open 24 hoursAddress: Fremont Troll, N 36th St, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: See a ginormous, Beetle car-crushing local celebrity hidden under a bridge! View this post on Instagram Don’t be a troll. ✌️ #fremonttroll #seattle A post shared by Amanda 💝 Barry (@abarry90) on Jan 6, 2020 at 9:39am PST Website Get Insane Views Of The Skyline Price: Free When: Every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.Address: Bell Street Pier Rooftop Deck, 2225 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: This is a secret spot to get free views of downtown + the waterfront as you eat takeout and watch ferries go by. View this post on Instagram #Seattle #Sunset tonight! #belltown #pier66 #bellstreetpier #seattlegreatwheel #cityscapes A post shared by Sig Sreedharan (@siglivetoeat) on Sep 12, 2018 at 8:59pm PDT Website Have A Beach Bonfire Price: Free When: Every day from 4 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.Address: Alki Beach Park, 1702 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: Enjoy endless beach views as you party up with ghost tales, kegs or marshmallows around a first-come-first-serve bonfire pit. View this post on Instagram so much to love in this picture A post shared by j o r d i e : ) (@jordie_kondikoff) on Jun 27, 2015 at 11:32pm PDT Website Get Trippy At The Musical Fountain Price: Free When: Every day from 4 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.Address: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: Sit in the mists of a massive fountain that changes colors and dances to the tunes of everything from Beethoven to trance music for up to 12 minutes at a time. View this post on Instagram first photos on my new #iphone11pro #spaceneedle #seattlecenter #winteriscoming #popcolor #winterwonderland #holidays #tistheseason #seattleoutdoors #seattleliving #sonorthwest #upperleftwa #thegreatpnw #pnwonderland #pnw #pacificnorthwest #visitseattle #seattlephotography #seattlephotographer #king5explore #photooftheday #photographyoftheday A post shared by Jonathan Shank (@shankinseattle) on Dec 14, 2019 at 10:51pm PST Website Stroll Through Massive Sculptures Price: Free When: Every day between sunrise and sunsetAddress: Olympic Sculpture Park, 2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: Massive sculptures + secret nooks and beaches on 8ish acres of gorgeous lands. View this post on Instagram Fall has arrived at the #OlympicSculpturePark! Who else is loving this crisp, sunny weather? 🍂 _ #yourSAMstories #Fall #SeattleArtMuseum #Sculpture [📸 @alexlikesart @monpetitchewchew @hellorigby @daysandclouds] A post shared by SAM (@seattleartmuseum) on Oct 11, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT Website Take A Hike In The City Price: Free When: Every day, 4 a.m. to 11.30 p.m.Address: Discovery Park, 3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: Explore 11.81 miles of hiking trails that are dog-friendly + chase sunsets near the lighthouse overlooking the Cascades, Olympic Mountains, and Puget Sound. View this post on Instagram monday morning stroll 💙#seattlesummer A post shared by Alexandra Lewis (@alexlewistv) on Jul 16, 2018 at 8:36am PDT Website Enjoy A Free Museum Day Price: Free When: First Thursday of every month, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Address: Seattle Art Museum, 1300, 1st Ave, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: If you enjoy checking out art (including Italian masterpieces) and sculptures, this is your spot to geek out. View this post on Instagram #seattleartmuseum A post shared by ZYM ˙Ꙫ˙ (@lunaymzz) on Dec 31, 2019 at 5:51pm PST Website Check Out Mummies & Mermaids Price: Exploring is free When: Every day, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Address: Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, Pier 54, 1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: This ancient souvenir store from 1899 has odd-ball curiosities like real mummies, genuine shrunken heads, and two-headed calves! View this post on Instagram CANT AFFORD TO NOT HAVE THIS!!! #keepseattleweird A post shared by Chef Cody Ringo (@chefcodyringo) on Nov 5, 2019 at 3:31pm PST Website Revel At A Silent Reading Party Price: Free When: First Wednesdays of every month, at 6 p.m.Address: Hotel Sorrento, First Hill, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: This weird, yet wonderful party will let you sit, read, or contemplate by the fireplace in silence while waiters bring you drinks (you have to pay for those). View this post on Instagram Lately I feel like I live in Hotels - Excited for a day on #CapitolHill tomorrow 😊 #Seattle #SorrentoHotel A post shared by Kent Kaliber (@kentkaliber) on Jul 31, 2014 at 10:57pm PDT Website Explore A Former Gas Plant Price: Free When: Open every day between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.Address: Gas Works Park, Seattle, WA Why You Need To Go: You can walk through a former gasification plant + have a picnic with stunning city views, fly a kite or watch others do it. View this post on Instagram mia & ally!! A post shared by linz kim (@linzz_kim) on Jan 3, 2020 at 6:41pm PST Website There are stories everywhere! If you spot a newsworthy event in your city, send us a message, photo, or video @NarcityUSA on Facebook and Instagram.
