Lake City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lake City
Popular places to visit
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant 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.
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
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Our pick of the best Lake City Hotel Deals
Mayflower Park Hotel
Everything about the hotel was very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bar area was great. Five minute walk to Pike's Market.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Clean room, comfy beds
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Early check-in was a plus. It's within walking distance to Seattle Center. The staff was friendly. The elevators are somewhat slow though.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
The thing that stands out the most was the employees we came in contact with. Especially at breakfast. Phillip was amazing as well as those who cleared the plates and those who kept all the food stocked. The breakfast experience for two days was our favorite part. The rooms and the views were also ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Belltown Inn
We always love it here, staff is amazing and everything is always very clean.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
I absolutely loved the cafe underneath, such amazing little treats
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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 festivals 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.
