Navigate to 1-94 to get to Milwaukee General Mitchell (MKE). Once you arrive, park in one of the onsite lots. Typical flight times are just under four hours, so you will have plenty of time to rest-up. Skip the hassle of a rental car and depend on public transit during your trip. Take the Link Light Rail from Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA).

Attractions

It is quite fitting that Seattle, which sits on the water, is home to the Seattle Aquarium. This waterfront museum includes a special exhibit of native aquatic animals. For an uncommon shopping experience, visit Pike Place Market, a waterfront market in operation since 1907, which offers foods, flowers, local artwork and almost anything else you can image. As the home base of Boeing, Seattle has played an important part in the development of aviation. Explore this storied past with a visit to the Museum of Flight.

Hints and tips

The attractions that fill downtown Seattle are relatively close to each other, so if you want easy access to these attractions, stay in the heart of downtown. To save some cash on your hotel room, consider booking in a developing area like South Lake Union. Seattle is known for its seemingly constant rain. In truth, it only rains 50 percent of the time, but that's a high enough percentage to induce you to pack your umbrella. Visit in the summer for the most pleasant temperatures.