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.
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
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.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Our pick of the best Green Lake Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
Very clean
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
NICE AND NEAT
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Good location
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Front office staff really could not be less helpful
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Very nice rooms and good staff. Great location
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Room was pretty standard for the price. It could have been a little cleaner but overall it was a decent stay!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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 Wallingford Center or Lake Union.
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 National Nordic Museum or Shilshole Bay Marina 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 Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
