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Things change. Seattle's visitor sites update hours and prices often, ferry timetables change by season, and construction near the airport and downtown shifts routes. Each fact here carries the date we checked and the page we used. Where an official page would not open, we say so and tell you which page to check.

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Promise: the four big Seattle days, on foot, Link and one ferry, no car.
Trip length: 4 days (5 nights if you want a slower arrival).
Best months: roughly late June to early October for dry views; May and early June if you prefer fewer crowds.
Budget band: low to mid if you skip the Space Needle and the underground tour; high if you pay for everything. Blanks for your own numbers are in Chapter 8.
Best for: first-time visitors, couples and friends traveling light, and points travelers who want a hub city.

At a glance

Fly into SEA; Link light rail connects the airport to downtown.
Link adult fare: $3.00 flat one way; 18 and under free (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Tap to pay with a contactless bank card or phone wallet works on ORCA (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Pike Place Market open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Seattle Aquarium 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Chihuly Garden and Glass opens at 10:30 a.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday to Sunday (checked Oct 10, 2026).
MOPOP daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Museum of Flight daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; adult $29 (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Ferry to Bainbridge: about 35 minutes (checked Oct 10, 2026).