Seattle is one of the ports that acts as gateway to Alaska, but it’s a city that is also worth a visit if you enjoying a cruise along the Pacific coast.
Despite being a young city compared to some of the others you might visit on American soil, Seattle has plenty of history dating back to the time when settlers first arrived back in the 1850s.
Those settlers laid down their roots in the neighbourhood of Pioneer Square, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Rebuilt after the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, the district is home to various buildings that date back to those times as well as a memorial to the firefighters who died in the line of duty fighting the fire.
There are also various bars, restaurant and art galleries that you might want to visit.
There is also no shortage of small, specialist shops are also perfect for those who want to undertake a touch of retail therapy while a trip to the Pike Place Market is also a must.
Opened more than 100 years ago, Pike Place is the oldest open-air farmers market on the West Coast of America and a place where you can purchase everything from fresh fruit and fish to locally produced arts and crafts.
The International District is also rich in history and is one of the most multi-cultural neighbourhoods in the city.
When it comes to modern day Seattle, a trip to the top of the Space Needle provides a chance to take in views across the city and the surrounding area, whilst you could pay a visit to the Boeing factory for a special tour of the plant where various commercial jets are built.
Should you decide to head outside Seattle, you might want to visit the area around Woodinville where you’ll find more than 100 wineries – offering plenty of opportunities to sample some of the top wines from the west coast.