Rainier Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rainier Valley
Popular places to visit
Kubota Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kubota Garden, a lovely green space in Seattle. Discover the great live music and shops in this walkable area.
Mount Baker Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mount Baker Beach during your trip to Seattle?
Amy Yee Tennis Center
Catch an event at Amy Yee Tennis Center during your trip to Seattle.
Colman Park
After visiting Colman Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Martin Luther King, Jr. County
Find out about the history of Seattle when you take a trip to Martin Luther King, Jr. County.
Lakeridge Park
After visiting Lakeridge Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seattle. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Rainier Valley Hotel Deals
Mayflower Park Hotel
Everything about the hotel was very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bar area was great. Five minute walk to Pike's Market.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Clean room, comfy beds
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Early check-in was a plus. It's within walking distance to Seattle Center. The staff was friendly. The elevators are somewhat slow though.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
The thing that stands out the most was the employees we came in contact with. Especially at breakfast. Phillip was amazing as well as those who cleared the plates and those who kept all the food stocked. The breakfast experience for two days was our favorite part. The rooms and the views were also ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Belltown Inn
We always love it here, staff is amazing and everything is always very clean.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
I absolutely loved the cafe underneath, such amazing little treats
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rainier Valley
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
Industrial District
While you're in Industrial District, take in top sights like T-Mobile Park or Showbox SoDo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SoDo Station or Stadium Station.
SoDo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in SoDo. If sightseeing is on the list, T-Mobile Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at SoDo Station or Stadium Station to see more of the area.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
Pioneer Square
Shopping, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.
First Hill
Well liked for its churches and live music, First Hill is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Neumos and Broadway, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.
