6 days in Seattle & Houston Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Woodland Park Zoo, take a stroll through Pike Place Market, and take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Seattle journey planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Seattle. In June, daily temperatures in Seattle can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Houston.

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston, then enjoy the sand and surf at Pine Gully Park, and then get in on the family fun at Kemah Boardwalk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Fri): get curious at Cockrell Butterfly Center, then admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and then test your problem-solving skills at The Escape Game Houston.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Houston travel route planning tool.

You can fly from Seattle to Houston in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Seattle to Houston, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Seattle in June, with highs in Houston at 92°F and lows at 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can fly back home.