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Seattle, today.
Tomorrow
July 4.
Fireworks at 10:15 PM over Lake Union. The canonical viewing spots are Gas Works Park (most crowded, the classic), Kerry Park (easier in-out), Myrtle Edwards Park (waterfront), and the high vantage from Volunteer Park's water tower. Pre-fireworks traffic builds from 6 PM and post-fireworks gridlock lasts roughly 90 minutes — if you're driving, commit to the night or leave by 6.
Visiting Seattle
FIFA World Cup 2026
One match left at Lumen Field — July 6
Five matches done. Still to come: the Round of 16. Match-day transit, where to watch, and the Pioneer Square post-match bar zone.
3 days until Seattle's next World Cup match — the Round of 16 match, July 6.
Alaska Cruises
Sailing from Pier 66 or Pier 91? Start here.
Choose the right terminal. Real walking distances, hotels that work, parking truths, and the Pier 91 Smith Cove guide nobody else writes honestly.
Two ships sailing from Seattle today — Celebrity Edge from Pier 91 and Voyager of the Seas from Pier 91.
Popular guides
The deep-dive pages most visitors come here for.
🚢 Cruise
Pier 91 cruise guide
A local's playbook for Smith Cove embarkation — hotels, parking, six hours before you board.
🚢 Cruise
Pier 66 vs Pier 91
Choose the right Seattle cruise terminal. Real walking distances, getting to the port.
🗺️ Day trips
Day trips from Seattle
Bainbridge ferry, Mt Rainier, Snoqualmie Falls, Olympic Peninsula. Many no-car-needed.
☕ Eat & drink
Seattle coffee guide
Seven cafés worth your time — the city that taught the world to drink coffee.
♿ Services
Accessibility guide
Wheelchair-accessible transit, ADA routes, sensory-friendly venues.
⚽ FIFA 2026
World Cup in Seattle
Six matches at Lumen Field, June 15 to July 6. Match transit, where to watch.