Lake City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lake City
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.
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.
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
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Lake City Hotel Deals
The Belltown Inn
"Amazing stay"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Great view"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Such a fantastic stay and close to everything. Was there for business but was able to take in the beauty of the hotel. The rooftop is phenomenal. Close to a lot of really good restaurants. Parking is secure in the garage. Definitely recommend."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Beautiful hotel. Amazingly comfortable beds!"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"Great location. Clean. Loved the in room coffee and complimentary water. Also the bidet was pretty nice."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake City
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.
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.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
