Best of SEATTLE
The 5 Best Parks & Sights in Seattle
Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular parks & sights in Seattle.
Washington Park Arboretum
On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden.
“Ranked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (8224 reviews).”
Kubota Garden
Hilly 20-acre Japanese-style garden dating to 1927, with flowers, ponds, waterfalls & a moon bridge.
“Ranked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (5431 reviews).”
Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden
Walking paths crisscross these 7 waterfront acres of curated gardens & rare plants.
“Ranked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (873 reviews).”
Bloedel Reserve
Tree-filled nature preserve with 150 acres of forests, landscaped gardens, plus a reflection pool.
“Ranked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (1981 reviews).”
Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
Free-admission botanical garden with themed areas, a Japanese landscape garden & guided tours.
“Ranked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.6/5 rating on Google Maps (1142 reviews).”