Though it often disguises itself, a picture of downtown Seattle isn’t complete without Mount Rainier. On the rare day when all the distinguishing features of our skyline come into focus—from the Space Needle, Elliott Bay, and our working port to Bainbridge Island and, of course, the shimmering Rainier—if you have a sandwich and a hour to kill, nothing beats taking in the view at Kerry Park near the top of Queen Anne Hill, where the Emerald City unfurls in a postcard-perfect panorama. GWENDOLYN ELLIOTT seattle.gov/parks