| this casual, all-suite hotel is 1 mile from both the kids discovery museum, and the ferry port with service to the mainland. it's 12 miles from the space needle observation tower. upgraded suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas; some have kitchenettes. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a fitness center and a barber shop/beauty salon. relaxed suites feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. complimentary perks include parking and hot breakfast
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 1 hr 12
Seattle Art Museum (59 min)
This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Pacific Science Center (1 hr 5)
Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Space Needle (1 hr 5)
Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Seattle Aquarium (59 min)
Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Gas Works Park (1 hr 9)
Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Discovery Park (1 hr 14)
Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound. The Seattle Great Wheel (58 min)
Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Chihuly Garden and Glass (1 hr 5)
Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Kerry Park (1 hr 8)
Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. Pike Place Market Foundation (1 hr 1)
Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Museum of Pop Culture (1 hr 6)
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Woodland Park Zoo (1 hr 9)
92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Seattle Center (1 hr 4)
Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. Olympic Sculpture Park (1 hr 2)
An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. The Gum Wall (1 hr 1)
Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. | 
