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Harbour Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
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Mount Rainier Customised Tour from Seattle
Food, drink & nightlife
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Smith Tower: Observatory Access Ticket
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From Seattle: Boeing Factory and Future of Flight Tour
What to do in Northwest Seattle
Popular places to visit
Woodland Park Zoo
From tiny poison dart frogs to majestic lions, this award-winning zoo in Seattle gives you the opportunity to walk among the world’s most fascinating wildlife.
Green Lake Park
Follow the scenic walking path around the glacial lake, play basketball or see a play in the Bathhouse theater in north-central Seattle’s beloved park.
Woodland Park and Rose Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Woodland Park and Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Seattle. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Bathhouse Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Bathhouse Theater during your trip to Seattle. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Sakya Monastery
Find out about the history of Seattle when you spend time at Sakya Monastery. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Northwest Hospital and Medical Center
If Northwest Hospital and Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seattle.
North Seattle Community College
Explore the campus of North Seattle Community College as part of your travels around Seattle. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
West Green Lake Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Green Lake Beach during your trip to Seattle?
Green Lake Small Craft Center
You can take time to visit Green Lake Small Craft Center during your travels to Seattle. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Areas of Northwest Seattle
Green Lake
If you're spending some time in Green Lake, West Green Lake Beach and Bathhouse Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Greenwood
Greenwood is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sakya Monastery and Taproot Theatre.
Bitter Lake
Though Bitter Lake may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Northgate Station and Woodland Park Zoo.
Haller Lake
Haller Lake might not have many top sights, but Northgate Station and Woodland Park Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North College Park
Though North College Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Northgate Station and West Green Lake Beach.
Broadview
While Broadview may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Northgate Station and Shilshole Bay Marina.
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Green Lake Park
- Woodland Park and Rose Garden
- Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66
- Seattle Center
- T-Mobile Park
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Microsoft Campus
- Bellevue Square
- Alki Beach
- University of Washington Medical Center
- Seattle Aquarium
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