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.
Woodland Park and Rose Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Woodland Park and Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Seattle. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Phinney Ridge Hotel Deals
Mayflower Park Hotel
Spacious room with nice touches (robes for guest use)…great service and a super helpful staff!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Staff were awesome
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Clean room. Clean towels daily. Friendly staff. Good location to attractions
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Everything was perfect! The room was very clean.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Best place I stayed at, the atmosphere from the employees when you get in was magnificent, will be coming back.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Phinney Ridge
Green Lake
If you're spending some time in Green Lake, East Green Lake Beach and West Green Lake Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Shilshole Bay Marina or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks while you're exploring.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seattle Center and Space Needle, 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.