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Best Viewpoints in Seattle
Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

1. Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge

1000 12th Ave. S, Seattle, WA
Bridge · North Beacon Hill · 6 tips and reviews

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: Go to the walkway on the west side of the bridge. Line up with the center of the highway below to shoot symmetrical traffic streams. At night use a long exposure to get the traffic in blurred motion.

Gas Works Park is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

2. Gas Works Park

9.5
2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA
Park · Wallingford · 137 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Located on the north shore of Lake Union, the park has excellent water views and a spectacular, unobstructed view of the city skyline. It is a popular spot for concerts.

Mt Baker Ridge Viewpoint is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

3. Mt Baker Ridge Viewpoint

8.2
1403 31st Ave. S, Seattle, WA
Scenic Lookout · Mount Baker · 4 tips and reviews

Casey S.Casey Schmiett: A must for sunsets in Seattle

Kerry Park is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

4. Kerry Park

9.5
211 Highland Dr (at 3rd Ave W), Seattle, WA
Park · Lower Queen Anne · 192 tips and reviews

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: Stand on the bench closest to the city to get over the trees. This is the postcard shot of Seattle with the Needle in front of the city. For more of a fun shot frame the Space Needle in the sculpture.

Jack Block Park is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

5. Jack Block Park

8.3
2130 Harbor Ave SW (Terminal 5), Seattle, WA
Scenic Lookout · 7 tips and reviews

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: Drive as far as you can into Jack Block Park. Then take the walking path as far as you can and you will find one of the most spectacular shots of Seattle. This is a great Panoramic Stitch opportunity.

6. Volunteer Park Water Tower

8.6
Volunteer Park (14th and Prospect), Seattle, WA
Scenic Lookout · Capitol Hill · 30 tips and reviews
Alki Beach Park is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

7. Alki Beach Park

9.4
1702 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle, WA
Beach · Alki · 102 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This two-and-a-half-mile strip of sandy beach is one of the most popular beaches in the area, and it was also where Seattle's first non-Native American settlers spent their first winter.

Harborview Park is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

8. Harborview Park

779 Alder St., Seattle, WA
Park · Downtown Seattle · 1 tip

Bryden M.Bryden McGrath: Photographers: Try to ignore the noise from I-5 and get some cool skyscraper and traffic shots here.

Ella Bailey Park is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

9. Ella Bailey Park

8.9
2601 W Smith St., Seattle, WA
Playground · Magnolia · 11 tips and reviews
Lakeview Blvd E is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

10. Lakeview Blvd E

Road · Capitol Hill · 1 tip

Bryden M.Bryden McGrath: Photographers: Make your way to the overpass at night for some amazing city and traffic photo opportunities.

Louisa Boren Lookout is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

11. Louisa Boren Lookout

9.1
15th Ave. E & E Olin Pl., Seattle, WA
Scenic Lookout · Capitol Hill · 9 tips and reviews

Paul I.Paul Ip: Check out the view of Mount Baker and Lake Washington on a crisp summer evening.

Ursula Judkins Viewpoint is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

12. Ursula Judkins Viewpoint

6.7
W Garfield St. & Magnolia Way W, Seattle, WA
Scenic Lookout · Interbay · 2 tips and reviews

Bryden M.Bryden McGrath: Awesome views of downtown Seattle, but photographers beware -- power lines make it tough to get a good shot.

Dr. Jose Rizal Park is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

13. Dr. Jose Rizal Park

8.0
1008 12th Ave. S (at S. Judkins St.), Seattle, WA
Park · North Beacon Hill · 8 tips and reviews

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: Just north of the gazebo, in front of the fence, stand on top of the Jobox for a great Panoramic Stitch opportunity of Qwest, the Olympics, and downtown Seattle.

Hamilton Viewpoint Park is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

14. Hamilton Viewpoint Park

8.9
1531 California Way SW, Seattle, WA
Scenic Lookout · North Admiral · 11 tips and reviews

R BR B: Get up early and catch a sunrise on a clear winter morning. Breathtaking classic view of Seattle's skyline, Cascades, Mt. Rainier, and Elliot Bay with Ferries cruising by. Read more.

Belvedere Park is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

15. Belvedere Park

3600 Admiral Way SW, Seattle, WA
Park · North Admiral · No tips or reviews
Seacrest Park is one of Best Viewpoints in Seattle.

16. Seacrest Park

7.7
1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Park · North Admiral · 4 tips and reviews