Seattle Aquarium
Waterfront, Seattle · Seattle · ~0.1 mi from downtown Seattle
ChillWorth it
Around $50 for adults (date-based pricing)
Seattle's waterfront aquarium now spans Piers 59 and 60 plus the Ocean Pavilion, with a 500,000-gallon tropical reef, the underwater dome, sea otters and harbor seals — one timed ticket covers all three buildings. Prices vary by date, and tickets cost less bought a day or more ahead.
Book tickets on the official site
Good for
Otters, a reef pavilion and the whole waterfront
Crowd
Families, otter fans and waterfront walkers
Getting there
Link light rail to Symphony or Pike Place stations; waterfront streetcar nearby
Parking
Paid garages on the waterfront; Pike Place garage nearby
Accessibility
Step-free throughout both piers; wheelchairs available