It can be enjoyable to just wander the streets in a new destination, but sometimes it's a wise move to make a plan. Grab your travel program — we have plenty of awesome ideas for your upcoming Seattle vacation.

If there's one thing that captures the essence of Seattle, it's Pike Place Market. Make sure to take some pics in front of this remarkable icon to show your friends back home.

You're going to find yourself surrounded by fascinating things to see and do, such as the Woodland Park Zoo and the Museum of Pop Culture. If you're wanting to squeeze the most out of your visit, also consider visiting Seattle Center and the Washington State Convention Center.

Cast your gaze up — way up! Columbia Center is among the most eye-catching buildings in the local skyline and one that's not easy to miss. Adventurers in this destination have heaps of options. The intimacy and accomplishment of theater is difficult to ignore. Purchase your tickets for a play at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall and experience its charm and magic for yourself! Still have time on your hands? From comics to cookbooks, Seattle Public Library has oodles of reading material for bookworms. Why not join a tour and find out more about the collections housed there?

Life is either a bold adventure or nothing at all, so why not open yourself up to some new and memorable experiences?

Start off your trip to Seattle by trying out a few of these activities:

• Seattle Locks Cruise - Stay & Play (One-way)
• Seattle Haunted Pub Tour
• Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour
• Ballard Locks Cruise - Boat & Bus (Round trip)
• 2-Hr Ropes Course & Zipline Ticket (Open Year Round)
• Operation City Quest of Seattle, WA

For a full range of ideas, go to our Seattle things to do page.

With 99 properties in Seattle, searching for a place to rest your head won't be a problem. But why hesitate any longer? Book now via Expedia and jump-start your next luxury getaway or cheap vacation.

Start your quest for a dreamy Seattle base by looking into the latest offers at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle (99 Union St) and the Thompson Seattle (110 Stewart St). If your vacation nest egg isn't as healthy as you imagined it would be, the Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Downtown (1821 Boren Avenue) and the Pensione Nichols Bed and Breakfast (1923 First Avenue) are some lower-cost options.

Of course, another great option is to stay near Pike Place Market. Do this by booking in at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront, just 0.3 miles away. Also recommended is the Loews Hotel 1000 Seattle, a mere 0.4 miles away.

Nearly ready for your trip to Seattle? Wondering where you'll be flying into? Boeing Field Airport (BFI) is the closest terminal. Once you've hit the tarmac and departed the arrival gate, you'll be 5 miles from the bustle of the main areas.