Phinney Ridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Phinney Ridge
Popular places to visit
Woodland Park Zoo
From tiny poison dart frogs to majestic lions, this award-winning zoo in Seattle gives you the opportunity to walk among the world’s most fascinating wildlife.
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
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Phinney Ridge Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
Great place close to the Seattle center
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Clean room and lobby , homeless outside and living in the area….
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Good location
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Downtown location is fantastic to everything one can do in Seattle. Room was exceptional clean bright and cheerful. Most definitely a spot to visit again.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Clean room, courteous staff, but limited parking.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Helpful Staff - Clean Simple Room
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phinney Ridge
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.
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.
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.
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.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
