Seattle Sights
Sightseeing
One of the best ways to take in the city is with a cruise across Elliot Bay on one of the local commuter ferries. The upper-level decks offer expansive views of the skyline and Olympic range at a fraction of the cost of a private tour. From Coleman Dock you can head to Bainbridge Island (30 min each way) or Bremerton (60 min each way). Bainbridge Island has a cute main street with some great coffee shops and restaurants. There’s less to do in Bremerton proper but I enjoy the longer, more scenic ride.
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Colman Dock
801 Alaskan WayOne of the best ways to take in the city is with a cruise across Elliot Bay on one of the local commuter ferries. The upper-level decks offer expansive views of the skyline and Olympic range at a fraction of the cost of a private tour. From Coleman Dock you can head to Bainbridge Island (30 min each way) or Bremerton (60 min each way). Bainbridge Island has a cute main street with some great coffee shops and restaurants. There’s less to do in Bremerton proper but I enjoy the longer, more scenic ride.
Another great way to take in the skyline is with a water taxi ride from Coleman Dock to West Seattle. Follow the hike and bike trail from the water taxi terminal to the point for sweeping views over the bay.
Luna Park
37 Alki TrailAnother great way to take in the skyline is with a water taxi ride from Coleman Dock to West Seattle. Follow the hike and bike trail from the water taxi terminal to the point for sweeping views over the bay.
Take the water taxi from Coleman Dock and follow the hike and bike trail around the point to Alki Beach. With a boardwalk feel and lined with open air bars and restaurants this strip is the closest Seattle gets to Venice Beach CA.
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Alki Beach
Take the water taxi from Coleman Dock and follow the hike and bike trail around the point to Alki Beach. With a boardwalk feel and lined with open air bars and restaurants this strip is the closest Seattle gets to Venice Beach CA.
If traveling by bike or scooter, you can continue your West Seattle exploring all the way down the shore to lovely Lincoln Park for breathtaking views of the Olympics. The trail along the edge of this deeply wooded grove will have you feeling a million miles away from the city. In summertime grab a dip at the saltwater Coleman pool for an open air swim experience.
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Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StIf traveling by bike or scooter, you can continue your West Seattle exploring all the way down the shore to lovely Lincoln Park for breathtaking views of the Olympics. The trail along the edge of this deeply wooded grove will have you feeling a million miles away from the city. In summertime grab a dip at the saltwater Coleman pool for an open air swim experience.
Lovely and leafy this Fredrick Law Olmstead designed park has been the go-to spot for lazy weekend afternoons for more than a century. Check out the Victorian era conservatory and climb the spiral stairs of the water tower for views of the city.
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Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave ELovely and leafy this Fredrick Law Olmstead designed park has been the go-to spot for lazy weekend afternoons for more than a century. Check out the Victorian era conservatory and climb the spiral stairs of the water tower for views of the city.
Watch the salmon jump and the boats navigate the ship canal at this feat of engineering.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StWatch the salmon jump and the boats navigate the ship canal at this feat of engineering.
THE spot for iconic views of the Seattle Skyline. Yes it’s touristy, yes you have to go.
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Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrTHE spot for iconic views of the Seattle Skyline. Yes it’s touristy, yes you have to go.
Every city has some place that defines the soul of the place and for Seattle it’s Gasworks Park. Climb the spiral hill for sweeping views over Lake Union. It’s the perfect spot for a sunset picnic.
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayEvery city has some place that defines the soul of the place and for Seattle it’s Gasworks Park. Climb the spiral hill for sweeping views over Lake Union. It’s the perfect spot for a sunset picnic.
One of the most popular beaches in Seattle, this Ballard gem attracts throngs of weekend crowds with its firepits and volleyball courts. Bring your slackline and hammock and sway between the trees while watching the sun glitter on the water.
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWOne of the most popular beaches in Seattle, this Ballard gem attracts throngs of weekend crowds with its firepits and volleyball courts. Bring your slackline and hammock and sway between the trees while watching the sun glitter on the water.
Take a leisurely stroll around the lake that is the heart of the surrounding communities. Kayak and paddle board rentals are a great way to get out on the water.
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Green Lake
Take a leisurely stroll around the lake that is the heart of the surrounding communities. Kayak and paddle board rentals are a great way to get out on the water.
The path around this peninsula park offers lovely views over Lake Washington to Rainier, Baker, and the Cascade Peaks.
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Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SThe path around this peninsula park offers lovely views over Lake Washington to Rainier, Baker, and the Cascade Peaks.
Great little neighborhood park on the shores of Lake Washington with a sand beach and pier. No better way to spend a hot summer afternoon.
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Mount Baker Beach
2205 Lake Washington Blvd SGreat little neighborhood park on the shores of Lake Washington with a sand beach and pier. No better way to spend a hot summer afternoon.
If you’re looking to start your morning with a run, follow the trail at the south end of Hiawatha Pl up the hill to Jimi Hendrix Park, through the hike and bike tunnel to the East View Portal Overlook Park and over the I90 floating bridge.
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Jimi Hendrix Park
2400 S Massachusetts StIf you’re looking to start your morning with a run, follow the trail at the south end of Hiawatha Pl up the hill to Jimi Hendrix Park, through the hike and bike tunnel to the East View Portal Overlook Park and over the I90 floating bridge.
If you’re looking to start your morning with a run, follow the trail at the south end of Hiawatha Pl up the hill to Jimi Hendrix Park, through the hike and bike tunnel to the East View Portal Overlook Park and over the I90 floating bridge.
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East Portal Viewpoint
1400 Lake Washington Blvd SIf you’re looking to start your morning with a run, follow the trail at the south end of Hiawatha Pl up the hill to Jimi Hendrix Park, through the hike and bike tunnel to the East View Portal Overlook Park and over the I90 floating bridge.
Popular climbing gym with laidback vibe doubles as community hub. Routes are graded by difficulty from beginner to advanced. (Don’t be intimidated, it’s so much fun!) They offer offering traditional exercise equipment, yoga classes, coworking spaces, and a killer café and bar. Day passed available. Check if reservations are required.
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Seattle Bouldering Project
900 Poplar Pl SPopular climbing gym with laidback vibe doubles as community hub. Routes are graded by difficulty from beginner to advanced. (Don’t be intimidated, it’s so much fun!) They offer offering traditional exercise equipment, yoga classes, coworking spaces, and a killer café and bar. Day passed available. Check if reservations are required.
When Capitol Hill goes to the beach, this is where they go. Weekends attract thongs (oops we meant throngs) of sunbathers and swimmers looking to soak up or beat the heat. Bring your beach towel, SPF, and Bluetooth speaker, cause it’s always a party. Floating piers and diving boards offer a great way to cool off. Gays congregate to the north of the beach house, straights to the south.
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Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StWhen Capitol Hill goes to the beach, this is where they go. Weekends attract thongs (oops we meant throngs) of sunbathers and swimmers looking to soak up or beat the heat. Bring your beach towel, SPF, and Bluetooth speaker, cause it’s always a party. Floating piers and diving boards offer a great way to cool off. Gays congregate to the north of the beach house, straights to the south.
Second only to the Space Needle as the most iconic attraction in the city, Pike Place hardly needs an introduction. It’s easy to lose a day getting lost in its warren of shops. Graze your way through the food halls while listing to buskers perform on the corner. You can find some of the best specialty shops in the city here.
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveSecond only to the Space Needle as the most iconic attraction in the city, Pike Place hardly needs an introduction. It’s easy to lose a day getting lost in its warren of shops. Graze your way through the food halls while listing to buskers perform on the corner. You can find some of the best specialty shops in the city here.
Airy extension of the Seattle Art Museum with fabulous views over the sound.
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Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveAiry extension of the Seattle Art Museum with fabulous views over the sound.
Mile long hike and bike trail with some of the best views of the Sound in the city.
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Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan WayMile long hike and bike trail with some of the best views of the Sound in the city.
Pocket Beach
3131 Elliott AveChill out on a driftwood log at this adorable micro beach.
Newly built addition to the hike and bike trail this is a great place to catch a sunset view of Rainier or a breeze on a hot summer day.
The Beach at Expedia Group
Elliott Bay TrailNewly built addition to the hike and bike trail this is a great place to catch a sunset view of Rainier or a breeze on a hot summer day.
Famous for its extraordinary profusion of cherry blossoms in the spring, the campus of collegiate gothic structures is charming year-round. The view of Rainier from Drumheller Fountain is breathtaking. Easily accessible from the UW light rail station.
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University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayFamous for its extraordinary profusion of cherry blossoms in the spring, the campus of collegiate gothic structures is charming year-round. The view of Rainier from Drumheller Fountain is breathtaking. Easily accessible from the UW light rail station.
Yes it’s a mall, but damn if it isn’t one of the most charmingly designed and lushly landscaped one I’ve ever seen. Offers great lunch options if you’re doing a campus visit just up the hill.
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University Village
2623 NE University Village StYes it’s a mall, but damn if it isn’t one of the most charmingly designed and lushly landscaped one I’ve ever seen. Offers great lunch options if you’re doing a campus visit just up the hill.
The stretch of Lake Washington Boulevard from I90 to Seward Park doubles as a hike and bike trail offering lovey views over the lake. Currently closed to auto traffic on weekends it offers a refuge for runners, walkers, and cyclists to take over the streets. Lined with cherry trees the spring blooms evoke visions of DC’s tidal basin. It’s pretty special.
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Lake Washington Boulevard
Lake Washington BoulevardThe stretch of Lake Washington Boulevard from I90 to Seward Park doubles as a hike and bike trail offering lovey views over the lake. Currently closed to auto traffic on weekends it offers a refuge for runners, walkers, and cyclists to take over the streets. Lined with cherry trees the spring blooms evoke visions of DC’s tidal basin. It’s pretty special.
Take a stroll around this 230-acre preserve featuring rare trees and a Japanese garden.
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Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr ETake a stroll around this 230-acre preserve featuring rare trees and a Japanese garden.
Snack your way through the scores of booths offering farm fresh fare. Great spot for people watching.
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Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWSnack your way through the scores of booths offering farm fresh fare. Great spot for people watching.
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthGet your selfie with this iconic Seattle landmark.
A former seafaring community with Nordic heritage, Ballard still feels like a small town engulfed by a bigger city. However, that's not to say it's lacking in attractions. The neighborhood has come into its own as one of the city's best locals for exciting restaurants, lively bars and killer shopping.
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Ballard
A former seafaring community with Nordic heritage, Ballard still feels like a small town engulfed by a bigger city. However, that's not to say it's lacking in attractions. The neighborhood has come into its own as one of the city's best locals for exciting restaurants, lively bars and killer shopping.
“The Hill” is regarded by many as the heart and soul of the city. Home to the Seattle’s nightlife scene, Capitol Hill is really a collection of many sub neighborhoods with distinct personalities. Most of the raucous fun is located along Pike and Pine Streets between I5 and Madison. Here you’ll find a concentration of some of the most hopping bars, restaurants, clubs and shops.
Distinct commercial corridors on 15th between Thomas and Roy and on Broadway between John and Roy offer additional Main Street feels with lots to see.
Menander north to the blocks adjacent to Volunteer Park to see some of the most stately turn of the century homes in the city.
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Capitol Hill
“The Hill” is regarded by many as the heart and soul of the city. Home to the Seattle’s nightlife scene, Capitol Hill is really a collection of many sub neighborhoods with distinct personalities. Most of the raucous fun is located along Pike and Pine Streets between I5 and Madison. Here you’ll find a concentration of some of the most hopping bars, restaurants, clubs and shops.
Distinct commercial corridors on 15th between Thomas and Roy and on Broadway between John and Roy offer additional Main Street feels with lots to see.
Menander north to the blocks adjacent to Volunteer Park to see some of the most stately turn of the century homes in the city.
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StLakeside spot for Kayak and paddleboard rentals.
Fritz Hedges Waterway Park
1117 NE Boat StBrand new city park with views of Portage Bay.
Historic bridge with views across the Fremont Cut canal. The hike and bike trail along either side makes for a lovely walk. Wander up the hill and check out the eclectic shops of downtown Fremont.
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Fremont Bridge
Historic bridge with views across the Fremont Cut canal. The hike and bike trail along either side makes for a lovely walk. Wander up the hill and check out the eclectic shops of downtown Fremont.
Recently restored, the observation deck of what was once the tallest structure on the West Coast offers great views over historic Pioneer Square.
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Smith Tower
506 2nd AveRecently restored, the observation deck of what was once the tallest structure on the West Coast offers great views over historic Pioneer Square.