Coffee, coasts, and the great outdoors
Seattle, Washington sits between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, with the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges as its backdrop. Known as the birthplace of grunge and home to companies like Amazon and Boeing, the city pairs a thriving tech culture with a deep love of nature, coffee, and independent spirit. Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and miles of waterfront make it one of the most livable and visitable cities on the West Coast.