When is the best time to visit Pier 56?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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Pier 56
- 4.884 reviews
- Free
Pier 56 on Seattle's waterfront offers a lively, spacious promenade with sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Expect casual outdoor seating, public art installations, nearby seafood kiosks, and plenty of photo opportunities—ideal for sightseeing, sunset watching, and relaxed strolls.
Quick answers
Pier 56 in short
Where is Pier 56?
1201 Alaskan Wy,Seattle, WA 98101.
Right now · 1:15 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
49°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 46°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 2pm
49° - 3pm49°
- 4pm48°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Pier 56
- 2 Miner’s Landing Pier 57 Seattle · 1 min
- 3 Pier 55 · 1 min
- 4 Ye Olde Curiosity Shop · 2 min
- 5 Pier 58 · 3 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 84 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Waterfront
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
The feel
- Lively
- Spacious
- Historic
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Couples
Around West Edge
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowMiner’s Landing Pier 57 SeattleIndoor play · 1 min walk
Pier 55Sight · 1 min walk
Ye Olde Curiosity ShopMuseum · 2 min walk
Good nowPier 58Park · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time