| children are welcome by prior arrangement. some also offer minifridges, fireplaces and/or sundecks. complimentary access to a local, seasonal pool complex is included. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. featuring country-chic decor, the 12 refined rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks. a 5-minute walk from the nearest beach, this genteel inn is 3 miles from bainbridge island museum of art and 19 miles from alki beach park
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 1 hr 21
Olympic Sculpture Park (1 hr 11)
An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Discovery Park (1 hr 23)
Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound. Space Needle (1 hr 14)
Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Woodland Park Zoo (1 hr 18)
92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Pacific Science Center (1 hr 14)
Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Gas Works Park (1 hr 18)
Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Chihuly Garden and Glass (1 hr 14)
Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Kerry Park (1 hr 17)
Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. Alki Beach (1 hr 27)
Popular beach with views of Puget Sound, plus a walking path, volleyball courts & restaurants. Museum of Pop Culture (1 hr 15)
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Seattle Aquarium (1 hr 8)
Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Pike Place Market Foundation (1 hr 9)
Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Seattle Center (1 hr 13)
Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. The Gum Wall (1 hr 10)
Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. The Seattle Great Wheel (1 hr 7)
Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. | 
