Things To Do
Pike Place Market
Walking Distance from the Edgewater Hotel, Pike Place Market has been a Seattle Institution since 1907. Spend an afternoon checking out unique vendors, gourmet food and drinks, and visit the first ever Starbucks Coffee.
Space Needle
The Space Needle is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, and is a treasured Seattle icon. Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the tower offers visitors 360 degree indoor and outdoor panoramic views of downtown, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and the Cascades and Olympic Mountain Ranges.
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
The Underground Tour is Seattle’s most unusual attraction- a guided stroll through subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city was rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889. The 75-minute guided walking tour begins beneath Doc Maynard’s Public House, then spills into historic Pioneer Square before plunging underground for an exclusive, time-capsule view of the buried city.
Gas Works Park
On the shores of Lake Union opposite downtown Seattle, Gas Works Park was built on the location of a former industrial refinery. The 19-acre site was renovated into a public space with panoramic views of the lake and the Seattle Skyline. For those looking for something extra, Fremont Brewing is a 5-minute walk from the park and has equally good views with better drinks.
Bainbridge Island Ferry
Just a 35 minute ride across the Puget Sound, Bainbridge Island is the perfect day trip destination. The ferry ride provides great views of Downtown Seattle, Alki Beach and Mt. Rainier/The Olympic Mountains (on a clear day). Once in Bainbridge, you can explore shops, art museums and wineries all within a walking distance from the ferry dock (Or, if you're simply looking for great views of the city, you can get back on the ferry right as it docks at Bainbridge!) Passenger Fares are $8.50 Round-Trip for adults.
Fremont Troll
Per Seattle City Legislation, any project that uses public funds requires at least 10% of those funds to go toward public art projects. The Fremont Troll is arguably one of the more notable pieces of public art in the area. Living under the Aurora Bridge (One of Seattle's oldest and sketchiest bridges to drive), the Fremont Troll is the perfect way to start exploring the artsy neighborhood of Fremont- the self proclaimed "Center of the Universe."
Ballard Locks & Fish Ladder
Built in 1916, the Ballard Locks are a series of locks connecting Seattle's Puget Sound with Lake Union and Lake Washington to the east. The Locks carry more boat traffic than any other lock system in North America, and the accompanying Botanical Gardens attract more than one million visitors annually.
Discovery Park
Discovery Park is a 534-acre park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle. It is the city's largest public park and contains 12 miles of walking trails. A lighthouse is located on the westernmost point of the park which offers great views of Puget Sound.
Snoqualmie Falls
30 minutes outside of downtown Seattle, Snoqualmie Falls is one of Washington State's most popular scenic attractions. At the falls, you will find a two-acre nature park, gift shop, observation deck, the Salish Lodge and the famous 270 foot waterfall.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Built to be Starbucks' flagship location, the Reserve Roastery features the rarest, most extraordinary coffees Starbucks has to offer. A must-see for coffee lovers, you can enjoy a craft beverage while immersing yourself in a 12,000 square foot Starbucks.
Woodinville Wine Country
Just 30 minutes northeast of Seattle, Woodinville Wine Country is home to 118 wineries, 14 breweries, and 5 distilleries. From the historic and beautiful grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle to the quaint boutique wineries that make up the warehouse district, you can find whatever you're looking for while exploring this valley! Ubers Recommended. :)
MoPop/EMP
The Museum of Pop Culture (or MoPop, as it's known around Seattle) is a museum dedicated to contemporary Pop Culture. Come Nerd out as you explore exhibits covering topics like Nirvana, Minecraft, and Science Fiction of Fames.
Kerry Park
Kerry Park is a small public park on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill. Although not much of a park itself, the view from the park is considered to be the most iconic views of the city skyline, Mount Rainier, and Elliott Bay.
The Gum Wall
Located in Post Alley just north of Pike Place Market, the Gum Wall is a hidden work of art encompassing the entire wall down the historic street. What was started in the 90's by local patrons waiting in line for an improv show, it's now grown to be a local sensation- having been scraped off by the city and rebuilt by locals several times over.