1 Seattle Skyline: A classic view of the Seattle skyline, with the Space Needle in the foreground and Mt. Rainier in the distance. Seattle-King County Convention & Visitors Bureau 2 Washington State Ferries are one of the state's top visitor attractions for both pedestrians and car travellers. 3 Seattle downtown skyline is highlighted by the Space Needle, which towers 605 feet above the Seattle Centre 4 Seattle's lively and dynamic waterfront offers sightseeing, dining and shopping galore. City of Alexandria.