| straightforward studios offer kitchenettes, flat-screen tvs and wi-fi access. pets are accepted for a surcharge. parking is free, as is morning coffee. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a coin-operated laundry. off interstate 5, this basic extended-stay hotel is 5 miles from both sunset beach and edmonds ferry terminal, and 13 miles from downtown seattle. kids stay at no charge with an adult
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 29 min
Lake Union (15 min)
Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. Museum of Pop Culture (19 min)
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Pacific Science Center (20 min)
Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Discovery Park (29 min)
Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound. Gas Works Park (17 min)
Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Woodland Park Zoo (17 min)
92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Seattle Aquarium (20 min)
Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Pike Place Market Foundation (18 min)
Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Kerry Park (22 min)
Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. Seattle Center (18 min)
Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. The Gum Wall (19 min)
Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Space Needle (20 min)
Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. The Seattle Great Wheel (20 min)
Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Chihuly Garden and Glass (21 min)
Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Olympic Sculpture Park (21 min)
An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. | 
