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For these times where travel is not possible, the Port of Seattle brings you ways to connect with the Emerald City. Take a tour of Seattle’s iconic attractions, including the Space Needle and Museum of Flight, or be transported through screen with Seattle-filmed / Seattle-inspired films and TV shows that are available to watch now on Australia’s streaming services.

Seattle on Screen

Sleepless in Seattle

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In this classic romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan you can soak in classic Seattle sights such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and the famed boathouse on Lake Union. View on Foxtel.

10 Things I Hate About You

10 Things I Hate About You, which stars Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger, came out 21 years ago. This teen Rom Com is a quirky adaptation of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew and was filmed throughout Seattle. View on Disney+

Drag Becomes Him

This documentary follows Seattle’s Jerick Hoffer as he become Jinkx Monsoon and follows his growing career in Seattle to the relinquishing of the crown one year after winning RuPauls Drag Race. View on Amazon Prime.

Twin Peaks

A mystery horror drama television series from the early 1990’s that gained a devoted cult following and is often listed among the greatest television series of all time. Based in the fictional town of Twin Peaks, Washington and was filmed less than an hour from downtown Seattle. View on Stan.

For more of an immersive way of experiencing Seattle without being there, try one of Seattle’s top virtual tours:

The Museum of Flight

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The Museum of Flight, located in the city of Tukwila, just south of Seattle, holds one of the largest air and space collections in the US. Now you can take flight with the museum from the comfort of your home with Virtual tours with the Curator, 3D Explorations, Podcasts, Flight Facts, STEM family activities and much more.

Space Needle

Experience the view from Seattle’s most famous landmark. Since its grand opening on April 21, 1962, the Space Needle continues to symbolize the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Seattle.

Seattle Aquarium

Seattle Aquarium has several ways you can learn about the wonders of the marine environment from home including virtual field trips, animal and educational videos and live streaming web cams of the aquarium’s harbor seals and sea otters.

Seattle Art Museum

The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) has launched Stay At Home With Sam, which explores ways you can enjoy art collections at the Seattle Art Museum and  SAM Asian Art Museum from home.