Bow Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Seattle Waterfront
This three-kilometre waterfront stretch is one of Seattle’s foremost leisure and entertainment destinations. Soak up some of the atmosphere as you wander round.

Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.

Pike Place Market
America’s oldest farmers’ market and a food lover’s paradise offering a cornucopia of stalls and shops right here in Seattle.

Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.

Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Activities

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline

Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle

Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle

Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Bow Lake Hotel Deals

Seattle Airport Marriott
The staff was extremely friendly. gave recommendations
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Cedarbrook Lodge
The hotel looks and feels fantastic, the rooms are great but my stay was dissapointing. First they did not service my room and the cleaning staff had gone by 5pm. OK, I can live with that. My BIGGEST issue was the resturant. Breakfast was fantastic, the food was fantastic but being able to eat in ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport
Cleanliness
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Mediterranean Inn
Nice clean rooms, very helpful and kind staff. Great location, easy walk to climate pledge arena, space needle etc. Parking is available and fairly easy to navigate to. Roof top terrace provides a wonderful view of the bay. Definitely would stay again.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

The Belltown Inn
Air conditioner was perfect But I have not been saved with any food !
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
The facility was clean, and the staff was informative
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bow Lake

South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or 8th Avenue South Street End, 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.

West Seattle
West Seattle is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alki Beach and West Seattle Golf Course.

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.
