Insider Guide: Seattle

Our travel editors' must-see places to stay, eat, and play around Emerald City

Seattle attractions

There's more to Seattle than the Space Needle and Pike's Place Market. Here are some of our favorite places to go and things to do

Seattle telescope
Photo by Amanda Koster

Seattle: Edwin E. Ritchie Observatory

Bainbridge Island is home to a planetarium and, at 27½ inches in diameter, the largest publicly accessible telescope in the Northwest.

The Battle Point Astronomical Association holds monthly star parties, which include planetarium shows and telescope viewings that are open to the public.

  • Free
  • Located in Battle Point Park alongside Battle Point Dr., Seattle, WA
  • Neighborhood: Bainbridge Island
  • bpastro.org
  • 206/842-9152
  • Visit their website for scheduled events

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