Hotels near Seattle Lake Union Seaplane Base - LKE, Seattle

I’ve visited a number of cities in the US and so far Seattle is my favourite, and being on the west coast also makes it easy coming from Australia. So many things to see and do within the city itself, all walking distance, and if you love food, there is so much to choose from. Make sure you have a Seattle Dog from Bonnie B’s, Mac n Cheese from Beechers and cultured yogurt from HELLENIKA.

A great city with lots of entertainment options for sports, concerts, shows etc. And all are easily walkable from the Pike Market area. A very scenic, walkable city - easily one of my top favorite cities in America. Big but not too big.

We visited because my son lives in Seattle and we came to surprise him for his birthday in November. It was cloudy the entire time we were here for 4 days and rained a little bit here and there. It was a little cold so a light coat is needed and raincoat and umbrellas for sure since you never know when the rain might fall while walking around. We stayed downtown so we were able to walk to Pikes Peak Market or get to a Starbucks nearby. Plenty of restaurants to choose from. We ate at Din Tai Fung. Delish! Bakeries/pastries are a must to try! Bring a reusable bag if you can if you are planning on buying souvenirs. The water is always cold so you really can't swim even in the Summer time. But it sure is beautiful just to experience the Seattle city!

It was easy to get around the city and the buses were great. We loved the Pike Street markets and enjoyed lunch along the waterfront. The waterfront walk was delightful, starting at Pike Markets and then walking along the shoreline and then easily catching a bus back to 8th Street at the end of our walk. There was a glass factory and shop on 5th Street, walking distance from La Quinta Hotel and then we were easily able to walk along 5th Street to The Space Needle and the Bill Gates exhibition.

Seattle was great - friendly people, fantastic restaurants, and so many amazing sights to explore. I was lucky enough to be there right as the Christmas market opened, and it was absolutely wonderful.

Many things to see. Pike Place Market is just a few miles away as well as the Seattle waterfront. Ivars restaurant is a favorite and has been here for decades. If you're up to do some real exploring Leavenworth is about 2 1/2 hours away. Nice Bavarian styled town in the mountains. During the winter months it can be a challenge as you're traveling mountain passes. Casino gambling you have several choices. Snoqualmie Casino (31 min) or Tulalip Casino in Marysville (1 1/4 hrs). Nature lovers can head towards Mt. Rainier. If you love to be on the water Washington State Ferries are a cheap way to get on the water if you walk on.