Amazon Spheres

Yes, you can visit the indoor gardens: reserve a free Public Saturday, or plan a separate visit to Understory when the gardens are closed to the public.

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Illustration of the Amazon Spheres glass conservatories filled with tropical plants, with a garden path and downtown Seattle behind

The useful answer

Should this fit your day?

Best for: Plant lovers, architecture fans and visitors who can plan around a confirmed public session.
Time to protect: Protect the reserved hour, plus check-in and travel. On another day, choose Understory or the outdoor neighborhood instead of expecting indoor entry.
Cruise-day fit: Only plan an indoor visit when your sailing dates and a confirmed Public Saturday slot line up. Store cruise bags first; do not build boarding day around a reservation you have not secured.
From the terminals: From Pier 66, plan a separate downtown walk or ride with your luggage already stored. From Pier 91, allow for a transfer in both directions and your ship's check-in deadline.
Before a flight: From Seatac, Link to Westlake puts you downtown, followed by a walk toward 7th Avenue. Choose the airport deadline first on departure day; an indoor visit is not a luggage-storage solution.

Inside the gardens, or just visiting the neighborhood?

Decide this before booking a ride. The glass buildings, indoor gardens and Understory are different visits.

1. Reserve the indoor visit first
Use Amazon's own reservation page. Save the confirmation and check its arrival instructions before choosing the rest of your day.
2. If your dates do not fit
Understory explains the place without an indoor-garden reservation. Check its current opening hours separately, or combine the exterior with a downtown walk.
3. Make the rest of the trip easy
For a nearby stay, compare the hotels around Amazon HQ by walking distance. With cruise luggage or a flight later, settle the bag plan and departure time before adding another stop.

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What to know before you go

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Public Saturdays are normally the first and third Saturdays each month. Reservations open 15 days before each date; use Amazon's live calendar for exceptions and available sessions.
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Visits are limited to one hour. Adults need government photo ID; children must be included in the reservation and accompanied by an adult.
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Bags must be no larger than 12 by 12 inches. There is no bag check: arrange luggage storage before leaving your hotel or cruise terminal.
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Understory is a separate visitor center at 2101 7th Avenue, normally open Monday through Saturday. Visiting it does not give you access to the gardens above.
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Amazon lists parking at 2021 and 2121 7th Avenue and on nearby streets. Match your parking window to the reservation rather than treating this as a walk-in stop.

Public sessions and visitor rules can change. Check the official calendar before travel; weekday employee access is not general public admission.

Free to visit, with tours nearby

Admission is free, but the indoor gardens require a confirmed Public Saturday reservation. A nearby walking tour does not replace that reservation or guarantee entry.

Reserve a free public visit on the official site

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Drop-off: Amazon Spheres, 2111 7th Avenue

Map of the drive from Seatac Airport to Amazon Spheres: 15.3 miles, about 29 minutes — 15.3 mi · about 29 min from the airportOpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap

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