What is Seattle Known For? (The Space Needle and More)

Seattle, Washington is a popular coastal city escape for both domestic and world travelers. Located on the gorgeous Puget Sound region, in the Pacific Northwestern region of the United States, the Emerald city is a popular place to visit and live.

Seattle is known for its lively waterfront, evergreen forests, and rugged islands with a stunning backdrop of the Cascade Mountains. It is also famous for being the home of Starbucks, the iconic Space Needle, Pike Place Market and a huge array of bars, restaurants and coffee shops.

High-tech corporations like Microsoft and Amazon have made Seattle a popular place to relocate in the last couple of decades, even though it’s arguably the rainiest city in the nation (ask anyone living on the east coast about this.)

From famous landmarks to plenty of cultural and outdoor opportunities, here is what Seattle is known for.

World Famous Landmarks

At least two famous landmarks define the iconic Seattle skyline.

Originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Space Needle is an architectural wonder built to represent the future. Visitors get an incredible view of th