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Seattle, WA
United States
Pike Place, Space Needle, ferries to islands and mountains
Famous gray winters (50°F drizzly). Glorious dry summers (75°F July-Sept). Best Jul-Sept; almost no rain.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
Alaska Mileage Plan
+ $12 taxes
Alaska hub — best transcon Alaska partner deal
Chase Ultimate Rewards
+ $12 taxes
UR → Southwest or United
Business / First
American AAdvantage
+ $30 taxes
AA transcon business
Alaska Mileage Plan
+ $25 taxes
Alaska transcon business via partner
Cash equivalent: economy ~$300 · business ~$1,200 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Grand Hyatt Seattle
Hyatt
Cat 4 — downtown high-rise near Pike Place.
Hyatt at Olive 8
Hyatt
Cat 3 — LEED-certified, walking distance to convention.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Marriott Bonvoy
Iconic 1924 hotel, just renovated.
What to see & do
Pike Place Market
1907 farmer's market — flying fish at Pike Place Fish Co, original Starbucks, gum wall.
Space Needle
605-ft observation tower. Glass floor; combine with Chihuly Garden + Glass next door.
Olympic National Park
2 hours west — rainforests, beaches, glaciated mountains. Multi-day worthy.
Bainbridge Island Ferry
35-min ferry from waterfront — quiet village, wineries, easy day trip.
Museum of Pop Culture
Frank Gehry-designed building — Nirvana, sci-fi, fantasy exhibits.
Salumi Artisan Cured Meats
Cult-status Italian sandwich shop founded by Mario Batali's father.
Monthly weather
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 47°F | |
| Feb | 37°F | 50°F | |
| Mar | 40°F | 54°F | |
| Apr | 43°F | 59°F | |
| May | 48°F | 65°F | |
| Jun | 53°F | 71°F | |
| Jul | 57°F | 77°F | |
| Aug | 57°F | 77°F | |
| Sep | 53°F | 71°F | |
| Oct | 46°F | 60°F | |
| Nov | 40°F | 52°F | |
| Dec | 36°F | 46°F |
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