Written by Cory Lee, Curb Free with Cory Lee, October, 2022
At the beginning of 2022, I thought about which destinations I really wanted to visit that year. Domestically, Seattle was at the top of my wish list, as I had never been at that point and I’ve heard so many great things about it. Since it is one of the biggest cities in the U.S., I felt like I needed to experience it before another year passed by. And I’m happy to say that I was able to check Seattle off my wish list in October. I’m even happier to say that Seattle blew me away and I was amazed at the overwhelming number of wheelchair accessible Seattle attractions and things to do!
From visiting iconic attractions like the Space Needle and the world-famous Pike Place Market to discovering my new favorite museum (it might be Chihuly Garden and Glass, but keep reading to find out), I had so much fun over the course of five days in Seattle. If you haven’t been to this phenomenal city in the Pacific Northwest yet, I urge you to start planning your trip. Check out my recommendations below for some of the best wheelchair accessible Seattle attractions and where to stay during your trip –
Wheelchair Accessible Seattle Attractions & Things to Do
Sky View Observatory
After arriving in Seattle, my first stop was the Sky View Observatory! With stunning views, this was quite the introduction to the city for me. I never knew that Seattle was so beautiful until I visited the Sky View Observatory.
While Sky View Observatory isn’t the most famous observatory in Seattle (that undoubtedly has to be the Space Needle), it is the observatory with the highest view in the city. Honestly, I thought the view from here was better than the one from the Space Needle because you could actually see the Space Needle in the distance. I loved that! Both observatories are absolutely worth visiting during your trip though!
The Sky View Observatory is on the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center (an elevator takes you to the top!) and as you gaze out the windows, you’ll be 902 feet above the ground. There is a cafe and bar as well, so you can have epic views while you eat and drink. I enjoyed “The Edgar Flatbread” from the Sky View Cafe. It was a flatbread with grilled chicken, bacon, smoked gouda, olive oil, apricot preserve, and honey on it. I would highly recommend getting this flatbread, as it was delicious and became one of my favorite meals in Seattle.
This was the perfect introduction to Seattle for me and if you’d like to visit, keep in mind that Sky View Observatory is only open from Thursday-Sunday every week. Admission starts from $28 per adult.
Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium has many animals that you can see, which is awesome, but they also do a fantastic job of teaching visitors about the animals and the surrounding waterways, including Puget Sound. While this aquarium is on the smaller side, it’s definitely worth checking out while at the Seattle waterfront. You could easily spend a full day enjoying everything that the waterfront area has to offer.
