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Seattle in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Seattle cover the city and the mountains. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: the city
  2. 2Day 2: Mount Rainier
  3. 3Day 3: Olympic Park
  4. 4Harbor cruise

Day 1: the city

Pike Place, the Space Needle and a cruise.

Day 2: the mountain

A Mount Rainier day tour.

Day 3: the park

Olympic National Park rainforest and coast.

Seattle in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Seattle?
Three days lets you explore the city, take a Mount Rainier day tour, and visit Olympic National Park.
What are the best day trips from Seattle?
Mount Rainier, Olympic National Park, Snoqualmie Falls and the Boeing Factory are the top trips.
How do I plan a 3-day Seattle itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Mount Rainier, and day three in Olympic National Park.