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Seattle Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link

  • Hop on a boat. Many straight and gay cruises use Seattle as a jumping-off point for Alaska-bound voyages. Seattle also has a number of commuter ferries that can take you around Puget Sound.
  • Consider a ski trip in winter. Seattle is all about the surrounding mountains, and the nearby ski areas of Snoqualmie Pass, Stephens Pass, and Crystal Mountain draw regional snowboarders and skiers.
  • Plan early for summer. Hotels can be sold out from June through September, when weather is generally good. If you plan to visit during the city's annual Seafair summer festival in late July and early August, reservations are mandatory. But hotel rates here are much better between October and March, when over 75 percent of Seattle's annual rainfall occurs.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Seattle, Washington

By Matt Link
First of all, don’t worry: Seattle only has an average of 36 inches of rainfall a year—less than New York, Chicago, or Miami. Yes, it can be drizzly, but in the summertime you’ll find a sunny, robust, proud city that relishes its rich outdoors and liberal politics. Its residents are well-educated and forward-thinking—Microsoft and Starbucks are both headquartered in the area. The Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges are visible from the city, including Mount Rainier, a 14,410-foot-tall dormant volcano that looms large on the horizon. A trip to the top of the iconic Space Needle showcases Seattle’s wondrous views of the mountains and Puget Sound. Read More

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Hotels

from: $199

Hotel 1000

1000 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Hotel Monaco Seattle

1101 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101 Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Ace Hotel

2423 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121 Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Brasa

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2107 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98121

Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)
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The Wild Rose

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1021 East Pike Street
Seattle, Washington 98122

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)
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Purr

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1518 11th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98122

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Seattle

Distance (mi.)
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport 10.9 map
Vancouver International Airport 115.9 map
Portland International Airport 140.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Seattle

Distance (mi.)
Seattle Boeing Fld International Airport 5.5 map
Mount Vernon Skagit Regional Airport 56.1 map
Port Angeles Fairchild International Airport 65.3 map

Flight Deals to Seattle

Originating From
San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA) $126
Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (SEA) $126
Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) $126
Long Beach (LGB) to Seattle (SEA) $146
Denver (DEN) to Seattle (SEA) $156

Seattle Vacation Rentals

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Splendid Mountain View Home in Seattle

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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Artistically Decorated , Comfortable, Private House

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: BBQ, Blender, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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A Private Cottage...A Spectacular View

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Lakefront, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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