Go Seattle Card
The Go Seattle is no longer for sale. Unused cards purchased in 2011 can still be used through 12/31/2011. Please feel free to use our attraction information and maps to help plan your trip.
 
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Go Seattle Card
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Please note:Go Seattle Cards will only be sold through 12/5/2011 and can only be used until 12/31/2011.
With the Go Seattle Card, you'll get access to over 35 attractions. Plus, skip the line at top sights and save with special discounts. Just choose how many consecutive days you want to go sightseeing!

Learn how it works or talk to one of our travel experts at 866-628-9029.

How it Works


  1. Pick how many calendar days of sightseeing you want. You don’t even have to choose what to do in advance, simply buy a pass for each person who will be visiting attractions and you’re free to do as you choose. Child prices apply to kids ages 3-12 years of age.

  2. Have your card shipped or pick it up at one of our redemption centers at your destination. We recommend having the card shipped if you are buying two weeks or more in advance. This gives you more time to visit attractions and saves the hassle of getting to and from a redemption center, which may not be near a desired attraction.

  3. Swipe your card and go right in to over 35 attractions. Just present your card at the ticket window for admission between opening and 5:30 PM. The staff will swipe it and you’re ready to go. You can even skip the line at many top attractions!

  4. Plan ahead online, or use the free guidebook to decide where to go once you’re there. Either way, having an idea of where you want to go will help you get the most out of your pass. Make sure you read the details for each attraction to find out specific admission information and if reservations are required.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
A smat way to save $...worth it for sure
By Rob and Rick Verified Reviewer from Kennewick, WA on 6/26/2011
Pros:
Saves time
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go Seattle Card:

My partner and I went up to Seattle and we purchased the card before we left home. Now we live in Richland, WA, but we visit Seattle a lot. With the Go Card, we were able to visit museums, places of interest, etc with no hassle of wasting money. You simply take your card, the cashier runs it through, Viola!!!!! Your in!! This card is good for all the local museums in and around Seattle. Trust me, you will be glad to purchase the card!! Think of the extra money you can save!! TRY IT!!! GO BUY IT!!! You won't be sorry and you cannot go wrong with this card! :)

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[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
sorry to those who didnt research first
By Seattle or bust from Buena Vista, CO on 5/23/2011
Pros:
Sounds very economical, Sounds very convenient, looking forward to it
Best Uses:
Everything we want, Plan trips using a map, Consider driving time
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go Seattle Card:

Looking forward to the trip in July, from all the reviews of those who did not research the details, sorry you missed out, didnot plan your days wisely and missed out on some awesome stuff.... we are taken our children as I went as a child and loved it.. everything we plan to do is included on the card and we planned everything so, we won't regret our trip.. sounds like you all missed out on the 5:30 thing that I have read on the website numerous times.. your loss.. we plan to utilize our money, we can not afford to waste anything by not reading it all the way through

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Going to buy again next time we go!!!
By Musher Girl Mel Verified Reviewer from FAI,AK on 3/24/2011
Pros:
Got to do allot of stuff, reasonable price, No hassle, Easy to use
Cons:
Nothing,
Best Uses:
Space Needle, Pasific science center,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go Seattle Card:

We ordered the card and went and picked them up easily at the Pacific Science Center. There was no hassle, and it was so quick and easy to get the card we were able to do allot of stuff within three days! We are going back this October, and will be buying another card again!

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very useful, but beware of changes
By Jenny Verified Reviewer from Sacramento, CA on 12/9/2010
Pros:
Variety of attractions, Convenient, Simple to use, Helpful guidebook, Offers great savings
Cons:
Short windows of time, Attractions changed, Inaccurate websites,
Best Uses:
Being a tourist, First time visitor,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go Seattle Card:

The Go Card ended up being fairly useful for myself and a group of friends on a trip to Seattle. We were fairly new to the town, so hitting all the tourist spots and museums was just perfect. However, when researching the card, which I did exhaustively, I didn't realize that some of the websites that listed the included attractions were obviously not up to date. Specifically, we had wanted to go on the Underground Tour, and when I looked it up, it was included (you can still find it if you google "Seattle underground tour" and "go card" together). When we got the guidebook, and eventually called the place, it was not part of the program. I was rather disappointed, given that it had been one of the three "must-see" sites on our list. Any site that advertises the card needs to be accurate to avoid this kind of experience. It should also tell you in the guidebook that you can use the pass for EACH event once every day. Luckily, with all my prior research, I knew that, but it didn't verify that in the book. When we didn't have time to finish an exhibit, we went back the next day to see it again. All in all, we really enjoyed the attractions we visited. There was a good number available, and if you are an active person, willing to start early and go all day, this card is definitely worth it. If you want to take your time, you won't be able to see enough to break even on the value. The card is only valid from 9-5:30 (some attractions are also closed for the winter), and they are not always close together. You have to be fairly high energy, but it's generally worth it.

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[5 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not good for 1 day trip
By Cat from Van, Canada on 9/9/2010
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go Seattle Card:

We bought cards online and picked up[...]Then we went to Flight & Art Museums. When we arrived at Space Needle at 6pm, we were told that it was not valid after 5:30pm. No good value for one day card.

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[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Buy
By Trying to see 50 states by 2012 from Central Ohio on 8/3/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go Seattle Card:

We have purchased these gocards at several different cities. Look over the attractions first to see if it fits your interests. It requires some planning ahead of time. Try to see attractions by area; this is the way it is presented in the book. Your tickets have to be purchased by 05:30 pm. We purchased our Seattle Space Needle ticket in the morning and used it later that day when it cleared up. She also said we could have used it at night instead. Just know that the Space Needle lines can get long. Read over the whole book. There was a free exhibit in the book that was interesting to see: Jimi Hendrix memorial. We went on 2 Argosy boat tours which were good. The Museum of Flight is good. You get to board a Concorde & retired Air Force One. Definitely a money saver.

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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great idea and value if you make it one!
By TW Verified Reviewer from Lehi, Utah on 7/31/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go Seattle Card:

The Go Seattle Card is a great value if you really make an effort to go to many of the places on the card. We found ourselves trying things we may not have gone to just to help us feel like we got a better value. I would definitely recommend calculating the cost of what you really want to see and do before deciding to buy. A City Pass probably would have suited us fine, and been a little cheaper. Having said that though, we did experience a lot of fun places we may not have otherwise. The Museum of Flight is one example. It was absolutely incredible!!! We just happened to stop by on our way back to the airport and spent nearly three hours there. We could have spent even more. My husband and I loved it and so did our kids, 8 and 11. The Bug Safari was really unimpressive even though it was one of the places I actually wanted to see. The Pacific Science Center was another favorite for my kids. We spent hours there too. The Space Needle is a must. I recommend going early in the day as the lines were much shorter. Our family also enjoyed the Harbor Cruise and the Safeco Baseball Park tour. We also did the Qwest field tour, but it wasn't quite as fun. If you're into baseball, you have to take the tour. The field is amazing. The Music Experience, Science Fiction Musieum, Pacific Science Center and Space Needle can all be done in one day if you start early. They are all right at Seattle Center and are not all day activities. Overall a great purchase if you are committed to getting your money's worth.

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Would not travel without it!
By Happy Traveler Verified Reviewer from Moore, Idaho on 7/20/2010
Pros:
Everything we wanted, Cost Effective
Best Uses:
Space Needle, Science center Monorail 20 off at resturant Argosy Seahawk stadium
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go Seattle Card:

The card allows you to do everything you would want to do anyway in seattle without having to pay large sums of money to do them. Nice when we got 20% off our lunch in the mexican resturant in the mall. The booklet that comes with it was a great help. I would highly reccomend this card to everyone.

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[4 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
Need to consider before buying again
By Ma Ma from Idaho on 7/17/2010
Pros:
Save Money
Cons:
530pm cut off time
Best Uses:
For Adults
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go Seattle Card:

Can,t really do that much because of the 5.30pm cut off time. As not all attractions are located nearby each others. Rushed down all the way to another city to visit the attraction and was told that can,t used cards after 5.30pm, especially when it was not mentioned at all in booklet. After much argument, the person-in-charge then decided to give us a free ride, which we appreciated, if not the children will be very disappointed as they really looking forwards to it. Don,t understand why that there was 5.30pm cut off time when some attractions actually open till 8-11pm? Suggest to review 5.30pm cut off time so that will be more useful for family with children. If not please update booklet, so that card user will be aware of it.

Smart Destinations Response: Sorry for your dissappointment with the 5:30 cut-off. Unfortunately its necessary to allow us to offer the savings we do. It is called out repeatedly in the guidebook and on the site, but we'll review based on your feedback as we definitely don't want anyone to be surprised.
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[5 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
No good for WildWaves !!!
By EagleSpeaker Verified Reviewer from Seattle, WA on 7/7/2010
Pros:
Nice selection of museums
Cons:
Not accepted some places
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Go Seattle Card:

Both the Go Seattle Card Guidebook and the staff that sold us the card said it was currently valid at WildWaves Theme Park (we bought it at the booth outside EMP). This was the main reason we bought the card (we're from Canada). Turns out WildWaves does not accept the Go Seattle Pass at all. So I'm standing there at the entrance with my kids all ready to go in and we're told we will all need to pay full price. Reluctantly, I fork out the cash to pay for the entire group ($215+ ... that we could barely afford after paying for the Go Seattle Cards)Thanks for nothing Go Pass ... try properly informing your staff so this doesn't happen to other families that have faith in your service.

Smart Destinations Response: Our customer service is contacting this customer to make things right. It appears that the sales location gave this customer an outdated guidebook which contained the incorrect information. We're obviously both sorry and embarrassed this happened and are rechecking the guidebook stocks at the sales locations.
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Go Seattle Card Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How do I activate my card?
2. How many days should I buy?
3. What is the age cut off for child tickets?
4. Do cards expire?
5. Is there a time cut off on my card?
6. Are cards ‘days’ good for 24 hours or days of the week?
7. Do I need to make reservations with the attractions?
8. Should I have my card shipped or pick it up in Seattle?
9 . How do I buy online and pick up in Seattle?
10. How long will it take to get my order?
11. I still have questions!




1. How do I activate my card?

Cards are activated upon first use and are good for the number of calendar days of activity you have purchased.

2. How many days should I buy?

We suggest counting the total number of attractions you would like to see and dividing it by how many attractions you can realistically visit each day to come up with an estimate. For example, if you want to see 6 attractions and you can reasonably get to 2 each day, then buy a 3 day pass. 6 attractions / 2 attractions per day = 3 days.

Based on customer feedback, people tend to visit fewer attractions each day than they expect. Remember to account for meals, travel and rest time, especially if traveling with kids. Remember 3,5 & 7 day cards include bonus attractions and that the Go Seattle Card is good for admission until 5:30.

3. What is the age cut off for child tickets?

Child tickets are for those 3-12 years of age. Most attractions are free for children under 3.

4. Do cards expire?

Yes, unused cards purchased this year expire on December 31 of next year. We will refund the fully cost of any unused, unexpired passes for one year from the date of purchase.

5. Is there a time cut off on my card?

The Go Seattle Card is valid for admission from the time an attraction opens in the morning through 5:30 pm. If within normal hours of operation, you do not need to leave the attraction by 5:30, just be in the door by then.

6. Are cards ‘days’ good for 24 hours or days of the week?

Days of the week. For example, if you activated your card on a Tuesday, whether you did it at 9 AM or 5 pm, Tuesday’s usage counts as one day and does not extend into Wednesday.

7. Do I need to make reservations with the attractions?

Some attractions do require reservations. Please be sure to check the attraction details in the guidebook or on our website to determine if you need to make a reservation with an attraction. Please be aware that some attractions may require a credit card number to hold a reservation.

8. Should I have my card shipped or pick it up in Seattle?

We recommend having your card shipped if your travel date is more than 2 weeks away. Having your card shipped saves the time associated with travel to a redemption location, which may not be near a desired attraction. Card ‘days’ are based on calendar days, not a 24 hour period, so shipping allows you to fit more sightseeing into your day.

9. How do I buy online and pick up in Seattle?

If you choose to pick up your card at your destination, you will be presented with a printable voucher at checkout. You will need to bring the voucher to one of our redemption locations and exchange it for your card; you can’t use the printed voucher for admission.

10. How long will it take to get my order?

Orders placed before 3PM on regular business days will ship the same day. Orders placed after 3 PM on regular business days will ship the next business day.

Time in transit will vary based on the shipping method you choose.

11. I still have questions!

Please feel free to call us at 866-628-9029 and we’ll be happy to help you!

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