Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 35 min
Saint Edward State Park (15 min) Once a seminary, the day-use park offers historic architecture & lakeshore space for nature study. Discovery Park (41 min) Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound. Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks (36 min) Waterway with opportunities for viewing salmon during the summer & park with unusual shrubs & trees. Warren G. Magnuson Park (25 min) Leafy city park along the shores of Lake Washington, with historic art deco homes, wetlands & art. Woodland Park Zoo (29 min) 92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Boeing Future of Flightu200b (20 min) Exhibits covering the history & future of aviation plus tours of the commercial jet assembly plant. Carkeek Park (29 min) 220 acres of forests, meadows, wetlands, creeks & beaches, with Puget Sound & mountain views. Golden Gardens Park (37 min) City park draws outdoor lovers for Puget Sound & mountain views, trails & a dog off-leash area. Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens (26 min) On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden. Kerry Park (34 min) Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery (16 min) Scenic wine-producing estate offering tours, tastings, summer concerts & wine-&-food pairings. Fremont Troll (30 min) Troll Under the Bridge is an interactive, 6.5-ton, mixed media statue made in 1990 by local artists. Green Lake Park (25 min) Recreation area with trails, beach & boathouse, plus tennis courts, baseball fields & indoor pool. Lake Union (28 min) Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. Gas Works Park (29 min) Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. |