DOWNTOWN & BAINBRIDGE. From Seattle's downtown waterfront, it takes only 35 minutes to arrive at Bainbridge Island. Along the way, you can enjoy all the wonderful sights that make Seattle such a unique city. The snowcapped Olympic Mountains, Seattle's skyline, and the eastern view of Mount Rainier are all points of interest along the way. Peak season is early May through mid-October.

EVERETT. This tour, well worth the short trip to Everett, allows visitors to see just how precisely and intricately one million parts can be assembled into the world's most popular flying machines. The plant itself is so vast that it's rumored to have its own weather systems! To date, over two million visitors have experienced the displays, history, and actual assembly of Boeing 747s, 767s and 777s. Join the ranks of presidents, kings, sultans, and heads of state who flock to this incredible plant that has literally changed the world of transportation. Children must be 4 feet 2 inches (127 cm) tall, and accompanied by an adult.

QUEEN ANNE. The sight of 700 vessels heading into port after a long day on the water grants spectators a deep appreciation for a fisherman's work, dedication, and patience. Long an important industry in the area, fishing in Seattle accounts for over 50 percent of the seafood caught in the United States. When the ships come in, the piers teem with curious onlookers, eager to see what crabbers and fishermen have hauled in from the sea.

CAPITOL HILL. Set high above the city, Lakeview Cemetery affords incomparable views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Range. It's also where some of Seattle's most famous citizens have been laid to rest. Among the well-known are Bruce and Brandon Lee, father and son martial arts experts and film stars. Their gravesites, and others in the cemetery, attract thousands of tourists annually. Adjacent to the north side of Volunteer Park.

DOWNTOWN. It could be argued quite persuasively that Pike Place Market is Seattle's heartbeat. Situated along the water, the market was originally founded to allow produce growers to sell directly to consumers. Today, it's a protected historic district that inundates you with sights, sounds, smells, and the best people-watching in town. Whether in suits or tie-dyed t-shirts, wearing boutonnieres or strewn with wildflowers, people of all persuasions find the market a fabulous place to spend the day. The Market Foundation offers fun and informational tours Wednesdays to Sundays, starting at the Market Heritage Center at 1531 Western Avenue.