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Must-visit Great Outdoors in Seattle
Golden Gardens Park is one of Must-visit Great Outdoors in Seattle.

1. Golden Gardens Park

9.4
8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA
Beach · Sunset Hill · 82 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Walk, stroll or simply sit at this beautiful beach overlooking Shilshole Bay. During the day, families and couples walk their dogs or play volleyball, basketball or Frisbee on the sandy beach.

Gas Works Park is one of Must-visit Great Outdoors 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.

Matthews Beach Park is one of Must-visit Great Outdoors in Seattle.

3. Matthews Beach Park

8.6
4998 NE 93rd St (at 51st Ave NE), Seattle, WA
Park · Matthews Beach · 11 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Well-laid out with fruit trees, picnic benches & playgrounds, this is urban Eden that kids love. On summer weekends, the beach is full of families swimming & playing in the waters of Lake Washington.

Montlake Bridge is one of Must-visit Great Outdoors in Seattle.

4. Montlake Bridge

Montlake Blvd. (Montlake Cut), Seattle, WA
Bridge · Montlake · 14 tips and reviews

Kristen S.Kristen S: Shut off your engine when the bridge goes up!

Victor Steinbrueck Park is one of Must-visit Great Outdoors in Seattle.

5. Victor Steinbrueck Park

6.7
2001 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Park · Pike Place · 22 tips and reviews

RomainRomain: buy food at the market and coe here to enjoy a nice view of the bay

Space Needle is one of Must-visit Great Outdoors in Seattle.

6. Space Needle

8.8
400 Broad St, Seattle, WA
Monument · Lower Queen Anne · 424 tips and reviews
Green Lake Park is one of Must-visit Great Outdoors in Seattle.

7. Green Lake Park

9.4
7201 E Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA
Park · Green Lake · 113 tips and reviews
Olympic Sculpture Park is one of Must-visit Great Outdoors in Seattle.

8. Olympic Sculpture Park

8.9
2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Sculpture Garden · Belltown · 141 tips and reviews
University of Washington is one of Must-visit Great Outdoors in Seattle.

9. University of Washington

NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA
University · University District · 33 tips and reviews

10. Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium

3800 Montlake Blvd (at Pacific Pl.), Seattle, WA
College Football Field · University District · 29 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in 1920, it seats 72,500 fans. 70% of the seats are located in the end zone; so this venue is often referred to as the loudest arena! It is the largest stadium on the Pacific Northwest coast.

Lumen Field is one of Must-visit Great Outdoors in Seattle.

11. Lumen Field

9.2
800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA
Stadium · Pioneer Square · 273 tips and reviews
T-Mobile Park is one of Must-visit Great Outdoors in Seattle.

12. T-Mobile Park

9.1
1250 1st Ave S (at S Royal Brougham Way), Seattle, WA
Baseball Stadium · SoDo, Seattle, WA · 284 tips and reviews

Gregg G.Gregg Greene: The new 'Pen in centerfield has awesome views, a nice drink selection and great food from some top-flight chefs. Make sure to check it out when you go to a game. Oh, & it opens 2.5 hours before games.

UW Quad is one of Must-visit Great Outdoors in Seattle.

13. UW Quad

University of Washington (King Lane @ Pierce Lane), Seattle, WA
College Quad · University District · 13 tips and reviews

Theresa P.Theresa Pudenz: Go here around the middle of March to early April; cherry blossom trees bloom all over the Quad! Read more.