Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 1 hr 24
Golden Gardens Park (1 hr 33) City park draws outdoor lovers for Puget Sound & mountain views, trails & a dog off-leash area. Kerry Park (1 hr 20) Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. Fremont Troll (1 hr 18) Troll Under the Bridge is an interactive, 6.5-ton, mixed media statue made in 1990 by local artists. Statue of Lenin (1 hr 19) 7-ton, 16-foot-tall bronze sculpture of Russian communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin. Discovery Park (1 hr 26) Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound. Woodland Park Zoo (1 hr 21) 92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Green Lake (1 hr 21) Freshwater lake offers swimming beaches, fishing sites, boat ramps & a recreational path. National Nordic Museum (1 hr 26) Neighborhood museum covering Scandinavian immigration, culture, art & history. Carkeek Park (1 hr 30) 220 acres of forests, meadows, wetlands, creeks & beaches, with Puget Sound & mountain views. Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks (1 hr 24) Waterway with opportunities for viewing salmon during the summer & park with unusual shrubs & trees. Myrtle Edwards Park (1 hr 16) Waterfront recreation area with bike & pedestrian paths, plus an adjacent sculpture park. The Bloedel Reserve (7 min) Tree-filled nature preserve with 150 acres of forests, landscaped gardens, plus a reflection pool. Alki Beach Park (1 hr 31) Historic beach park with picnic tables, a restroom & a monument to the area's first white settlers. West Point Lighthouse (1 hr 31) Bucolic Puget Sound lighthouse operating since 1881, featuring a small white tower & cottage. Alki Beach (1 hr 30) Popular beach with views of Puget Sound, plus a walking path, volleyball courts & restaurants. |