| upgraded rooms feature minifridges and microwaves. set on a tree-lined street, this unassuming hotel is a 15-minute walk from eagle harbor and 17 minutes' walk from bainbridge island ferry terminal, which offers journeys to seattle. suites add separate living rooms, and kitchens or kitchenettes. there's also a seasonal heated outdoor pool and a hot tub. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. complimentary perks include parking, and continental breakfast served in a low-key dining area. modest rooms with pine furnishings offer free wi-fi, cable tv and coffeemakers
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 1 hr 14
Space Needle (1 hr 7)
Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Pike Place Market Foundation (1 hr 2)
Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Kerry Park (1 hr 10)
Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. Pacific Science Center (1 hr 6)
Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. The Gum Wall (1 hr 3)
Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Seattle Aquarium (1 hr)
Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Discovery Park (1 hr 16)
Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound. Gas Works Park (1 hr 11)
Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Olympic Sculpture Park (1 hr 4)
An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Chihuly Garden and Glass (1 hr 7)
Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Woodland Park Zoo (1 hr 11)
92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. The Seattle Great Wheel (1 hr)
Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Seattle Center (1 hr 6)
Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. Seattle Art Museum (1 hr 1)
This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Museum of Pop Culture (1 hr 7)
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. | 
