Seattle is an urban enclave surrounded by unmatched natural beauty – truly earning its reputation as The Emerald City.
Constantly ranked as a top city for culture, technology and innovation, Seattle is never short of things to do and places to see. Explore the lively waterfront and taste the freshest seafood at Pike Place Market, journey to the top of the world at the Space Needle, or simply stroll through Seattle’s vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods.

Getting To/From Airport:
A great option to/from Sea-Tac Airport to downtown is the Link Light Rail (just a $3 USD fare) 
Taxis: Around $50 from Sea-Tac Airport (third floor of parking garage) to downtown
Car Rentals: Shuttle buses to the off-site car-rental facility run 24/7 from the north and south ends of the baggage claim terminal.
Car Sharing: Services include Lyft, Uber and Zipcar. 

Getting around Seattle:
Seattle is a very walkable city, with many attractions located in the downtown area. If you are looking at visiting other neighbourhoods and areas, check out the below options. 

WATER TRANSPORTATION
Ferries (pretend you're on Greys Anatomy and get the ferry!) & Water Taxi's
SEATTLE CENTER MONORAIL - downtown to Seattle Center
ORCA CARDS
These transit passes can be used on streetcars, light rail, buses, and more. 
BIKE SHARING
This transit option is fun and fast: App-based JUMP and Lime both offer dockless, e-assisted bikes in Seattle. 
GET TICKETS
Download mobile app Transit GO Ticket to purchase digital tickets for King County Metro Buses and Water Taxi, Seattle Monorail, Sound Transit Light Rail and Sounder, Seattle Streetcar, and Kitsap Transit.
https://visitseattle.org/visitor-information/getting-around/ 

5 reasons to add Seattle to your itinerary: 

1. SEATTLE IS INSPIRED
The Space Needle is synonymous with the Emerald City and an iconic landmark on Seattle’s skyline. Experience the first of-its-kind, revolving glass floor - located 500 feet in the air- and take in the panoramic views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay and Mount Rainier. The tower’s futuristic design is the perfect symbol for this innovative city, home to companies like Microsoft, Amazon and Starbucks. Boeing also builds most of its airplanes here, which you can see on the must-do Boeing Factory Tour.

2. NATURE NIRVANA
See why Seattle is called the Emerald City by exploring the parks, trails, islands and mountains that surround it. Explore outside the city to the lush San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound (where you might see orca whales along the way!), Mount Rainier National Park, or Snoqualmie Falls for a day of exploring and hiking.

3. PIKE PLACE MARKET
Home to the longest running farmers market in the US - Pike Place Market was established in 1907, and is a treasure trove of fresh food, local produce and waterfront views. While you're here, make sure to stop by Pike Place Fish Market to watch the local fishmongers throw their fresh catch across the stall to be wrapped up for visitors to take home for dinner. And make sure to check out the legendary Gum Wall!

4. TASTE YOUR HEART OUT
Whether you want to dine on flavour-packed dishes or sip small-batch spirits, Seattle is the place to do it. Home to Starbucks and dozens of artisan coffee shops, Seattle has just been rated as the top coffee city in the US. But there's more to this destination than a cup of joe - Washington State is also the second largest producer of wine in the US and has countless restaurants and micro breweries to round out your culinary experience.

5. SEATTLE IS MUSIC
Music fans have Seattle on their bucket list - for a city that is considered the birthplace of grunge, Seattle has an incredibly diverse sound that can be found in the many live music venues across town. Don't miss the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) for a chance to learn more about Seattle's rich musical history with resident exhibits such as “Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses.”

Seattle is featured in the Pacific Coast Music Trail Road Trip!