| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. pets are welcome for a surcharge. a mile from i-5, this low-key motel lies within walking distance of fast-food restaurants, and is 5 miles from recreational activities at the beachfront richmond beach saltwater park on the puget sound. unpretentious rooms come with microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus free wi-fi and satellite tv. kids age 11 and under stay without charge. freebies include parking and continental breakfast
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 27 min
Lake Union (13 min)
Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. Seattle Aquarium (18 min)
Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Golden Gardens Park (20 min)
City park draws outdoor lovers for Puget Sound & mountain views, trails & a dog off-leash area. Gas Works Park (15 min)
Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Woodland Park Zoo (15 min)
92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Kerry Park (20 min)
Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. Space Needle (18 min)
Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Chihuly Garden and Glass (19 min)
Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Pacific Science Center (18 min)
Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Discovery Park (24 min)
Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound. Olympic Sculpture Park (20 min)
An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Pike Place Market Foundation (17 min)
Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Museum of Pop Culture (17 min)
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. The Gum Wall (17 min)
Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Seattle Center (16 min)
Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. | 
