SEATTLE

“A vibrant arts and culture scene, world-class wineries, celebrity chef restaurants, live music, farmers markets and an overabundance of lakes, mountains and shoreline to explore.” - visitseattle.org

  • The lush evergreen forests of the area have earned Seattle the nickname “The Emerald City”.
  • Seattle is made up of 15 different and unique neighborhoods, each offering its own experience to visitors.
  • Seattle’s most iconic attraction, Pikes Place Market, is full of tasty treats that will deliciously overwhelm your senses.
  • This gem of a city in the Pacific Northwest is famous for its farm-to-table cuisine - the food paired with regional wines makes dining its own adventure.
  • Explore the Emerald City by boat, plane, bike, or foot - whatever way you choose to see Seattle, you’ll be presented with picturesque sights.
  • From mountain hikes to waterfront walks, Seattle caters to outdoor enthusiasts.
  • The Seattle Center is home to the Space Needle, four museums, 11 theaters, five gardens, six fountains, more than a dozen restaurants, a skate park and an events arena.
  • One of Seattle’s most popular museums is the Frank Gehry-designed Experience Music Project (EMP) museum. This leading-edge, nonprofit museum is 140,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, pop culture, live music venues and more.
  • Seattle is known for its enthusiastic sports fans. From football, to baseball, to soccer and roller derby, Seattle offers sports entertainment year round.

Corporate Events

Museums, sports stadiums, theaters, conference centers, and even an aquarium are just a few of Seattle’s unique event spaces that can cater from 10 to thousands of people.
The Emerald City is guaranteed to entertain your group before, during or after your event with a diverse offering of attractions - all conveniently located near Seattle’s unique meeting venues and excellent hotel options.
The Washington State Convention Center is Seattle’s most popular place to hold events with more than 414,000 square feet of functional space.

Student Interests

Public University:
University of Washington
Private Colleges & Universities:
Antioch University
City University
Cornish College of the Arts
Pratt Fine Arts Center
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
The Art Institute of Seattle
Community Colleges:
North Seattle College
Seattle Central College
Seattle Vocational Institute
South Seattle College

Photographs used under the Creative Commons license:

Seattle Waterfront by Micah Sheldon • Experience Music Project by Andrew E. Larsen • Downtown Seattle From Bhy Kracke Park by Joe Wolf • Elliott Bay Book Company by Nicola • Pikes Place Market by Frank Kovalchek • The Space Needle by Tiffany Von Arnim