7 miles from downtown. 9 miles from discovery park and 5. there's a sleek sitting area with street views. the contemporary, minimalist rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include access to a nearby fitness club and parking (available upon request). set inside a former bank dating from 1902, this chic boutique hotel is 2. most share bathrooms down the hall, but a few have en suite bathrooms Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 28 min
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks (9 min) Waterway with opportunities for viewing salmon during the summer & park with unusual shrubs & trees. Pacific Science Center (10 min) Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Space Needle (11 min) Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Pike Place Market Foundation (14 min) Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Olympic Sculpture Park (9 min) An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Seattle Center (10 min) Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. The Gum Wall (14 min) Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Discovery Park (8 min) Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound. Gas Works Park (11 min) Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Chihuly Garden and Glass (12 min) Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Kerry Park (11 min) Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. The Seattle Great Wheel (12 min) Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Seattle Aquarium (12 min) Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Museum of Pop Culture (13 min) Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Woodland Park Zoo (8 min) 92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. |