Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking 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 Highlands Hotel Deals
Mayflower Park Hotel
Room was great- large and clean. Staff was great at check in. Valet service was very impressive
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Beautiful, historic 100 year old landmark hotel - would have given it 5 stars but you have to deal with an obnoxious, non-working phone robot when you call the front desk. I would expect that at motel 6 but not a place like this.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Clean room. Great location
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room and place was very clean.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
The Belltown Inn
The staff was very friendly and a knowledgeable you when you come and go. The building is secure at night and I like that you have to use a room key to access. The room was clean and quiet. The bed was very comfortable as well. The location is very walkable to many areas of town with a lot of good ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The area is very convenient. Wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Southcenter
Travellers come to Southcenter for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Southcenter Mall and iFly Seattle while you're in town.
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Jefferson Park Golf Course, 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.
