Uptown and Queen Anne is a goldmine of landmarks and attractions that first-time visitors will be itching to see like the Space Needle, and many of the city’s most prominent museums like the Museum of Pop Culture.
Uptown’s Seattle Center is particularly ideal for families who require plenty of activities for all ages on their doorstep like museums, sports centres, playgrounds, and more. There’s also a host of family-friendly attractions to be found in Seattle Waterfront too including the Seattle Aquarium and the Seattle Great Wheel
It’s no secret that Seattle is one of the coolest cities in North America, and so of course there’s no shortage of hip and vibrant neighbourhoods to hang out in. Whilst being one of the city’s most commercial neighbourhoods, trendy Belltown is also on top of the cool list. It also guarantees a great night out and affordable accommodation, just like Pioneer Square.
Fremont and Capitol Hill are also known as cool alternative neighbourhoods, plus they are generally calmer and less commercialised than Belltown. These locales are where you can hang amongst the locals and feel as though you were one of them all along.
For a true live-like-a-local experience, consider staying in Ballard. Like Fremont, it is situated north of Salmon Bay, separating it from Seattle Center and the tourism it brings. As well as beautiful mountain views, Ballard boasts an array of highly regarded restaurants, indie shops, and cafes.
With its own light rail, metro, bus service, and more, it’s easy to get around central Seattle and its surrounding neighbourhoods.
