Green Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Green Lake
Popular places to visit
Green Lake Park
Follow the scenic walking path around the glacial lake, play basketball or see a play in the Bathhouse theater in north-central Seattle’s beloved park.
Bathhouse Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Bathhouse Theater during your trip to Seattle. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.
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.
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.
Activities
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best Green Lake Hotel Deals
Mayflower Park Hotel
Room spotless, friendly staff, good food
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Staff were awesome
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Better than I expected. Place was clean. Staff were nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Everything was perfect! The room was very clean.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Room was very comfortable and clean
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
The Belltown Inn
Great hotel in walking distance to pike place and downtown. Alas close to the train for a direct airport ride.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Green Lake
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Neptune Theater while getting to know University District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at U District Station or University of Washington Station to see more of the area.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Shilshole Bay Marina or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks while you're exploring.
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
