11 Reasons to Pack Your Bags and Head to Seattle Now

Located at Pier 57 on the Puget Sound is where you'll find the thrilling Seattle Great Wheel. Standing strong at a height of 175 feet, this gigantic, 170,000-pound ride was once the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast when it opened in 2012. Nowadays, it's the ultimate viewing experience. As passengers are lifted high above, they can feast their eyes on magnificent views of the city, sound, and mountains, all while taking in the calming waterfront glistening below their feet.

If you ask me, this is the perfect time to commemorate and reminisce on your Northwest adventure . . . as well as plot your return.