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By Karen Kefauver
  • Seattle’s beloved Discovery Park offers a great getaway from the urban landscape. There are seven miles of trail to explore. Be sure to walk the 2.8-mile Nature Loop Trail. Also visit the beach at low tide when the tidal pools reveal crabs, mussels, and tiny fish.
  • Seward Park is easily accessible at the end of Lake Washington Boulevard South. Take a walk on a winter day and enjoy the peace of the urban old-growth forest. The forest stands on the northern two-thirds of the Bailey Peninsula.
  • Walk, jog, or bike on a paved path connecting Seward and Madrona parks. The path follows the lakeshore and there are pleasant lake views along the way.
  • Banner Forest is a fun mountain-bike ride for those who like rolling hills and intermediate technical challenges.

Seattle Travel Guide

Imagine yourself sitting in a park on the Seattle waterfront, a double-tall latte and a marionberry scone close at hand. The snowy peaks of the Olympic Mountains shimmer on the far side of Puget Sound, while ferryboats come and go across Elliott Bay. It's a summer day, and the sun is shining. (Hey, as long as we're dreaming, why not dream big?) It just doesn't get much better than this, unless, of course, you swap the latte for a microbrew and catch a 9:30pm summer sunset. No wonder people love this town so much. Read More

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Hotels

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Alexis Hotel

1007 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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The Edgewater

2411 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121 Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Fairmont Olympic Seattle

411 University Street
Seattle, WA 98101 Map

Distance: 0.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Attractions

Victoria Clipper

expert favorite attraction
Pier 69
2701 Alaskan Way
Seattle, Washington 98121

Distance: 1.2 mi. (from destination center)
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Discovery Park

expert favorite attraction
3801 West Government Way
Seattle, Washington 98199

Distance: 5.0 mi. (from destination center)
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Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks

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3015 NW 54th St
Seattle, Washington

Distance: 5.2 mi. (from destination center)

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There is something oddly fascinating about locks. No, not the locks on doors—the locks that... Read More

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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

Feature Articles

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    Urban kayaking alongside the Emerald City
  • Under the Bridge Downtown
    Seattle has seen the future of urban mountain biking, and it is good
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    TALL LATTE BEFORE WORK, double espresso in the afternoon, short cappuccino after dinner—it's the only way to tolerate Seattle's gray days. But when the clouds break and the Cascades, the Olympics, and Puget Sound appear, you know where you need to be. Grab a quadruple shot and get going.
  • Nordic Lights: The Best in Cross-Country Skiing
    Washington: Hut-to-Hut: Backcountry Skiing the Methow Valley
  • Top Ten Rail-Trails for Fall Foliage
    We team up with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to pinpoint ten perfect rail-trails for experiencing fall’s changing colors
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Seattle Vacation Rentals

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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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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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The Cottage

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Towels, VCR
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