Seattle 101 - A Guide for Travelers and Tourists

Our List of Links is designed to give travelers and tourists all the most necessary information they will need to travel to and in Seattle and the United States.

• Seattle Weather and Climate - daily weather and forcast.

• Plugs and Outlet Standards - North America (including the United States and Canada) generally uses 120 voltage (60 HZ). Outlet sockets use either a Type A plug -- a class II ungrounded plug with two flat parallel prongs, or a Type B plug -- a class I plug with two flat parallel prongs and a grounding pin.

• Location, Geography - With the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding hills and Lakes Seattle is ideally located to offer residents and guest some unique views and idyllic settings.

• Time Zone - Seattle and the Pacific Northwest are in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) Zone

• Seattle Tourist and Traveler Information Centers

• Finding Your Way Around Seattle

  • Arriving by Plane at the Seattle Airport (SEATAC)

  • Arriving and Traveling by Boat/Ferry to Seattle

  • Arriving and Traveling by Train/Rail/Bus to Seattle

  • Arriving and Traveling by Car to Seattle

• Where to Stay, Eat and Shop

  • Where to Stay in Seattle

  • Where to Eat in Seattle

  • Where to Shop in Seattle

• Sightseeing and safety in Seattle

• Seattle Hotel Safety

• Seattle by Car