Seattle Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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Aerial view of the skyline in Seattle, Washington
Seattle skyline, Washington (Jim Poth/courtesy, Washington State Tourism)

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Seattle Active and Adventure Travel Tips

  • 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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The Edgewater

2411 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121 Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Woodmark Hotel-Yacht-Club-Spa on Lake Washington

1200 Carillon Point
Kirkland, WA 98033 Map

Distance: 6.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Waterfront Inn

9017 N. Harborview Dr.
Gig Harbor, WA 90332

Distance: 22.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

Washington State Ferry

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2911 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98121

Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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University District

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4114 University Way NE and 45th Street
Seattle, Washington 98105

Distance: 4.2 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Kenmore Air Seaplanes

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6321 Northeast 175th Street
Kenmore, Washington 98028

Distance: 11.1 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

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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.
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