Essential Seattle Area Sites

Seattle Center
The Seattle Center, originally constructed for the 1962 World's Fair is really at the center of it all. Make a day of it and explore all that Seattle Center has to offer – www.seattlecenter.com

Pike Place Market
The oldest, continuously operating, open-air market in the country, Pike Place is the soul of Seattle. The world famous Pike Place Market offers flying fish, crafts, flowers and the original Starbucks store right on the Puget Sound waterfront. Let the Hotel Nexus’s free shuttle drop you off for a day of exploring! Pike Place Market is open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm; Down Under shops open Monday-Sunday 11am-5pm. The parking garage is located at 1531 Western Avenue, Seattle; For Market information call (206) 682-7453; www.pikeplacemarket.org; info@pikeplacemarket.org

The Spirit of Washington Dinner Train
For schedule and ticket information call (800) 876-7245.
625 S 4th St., Renton;
www.spiritofwashingtondinnertrain.com;
customerservice@swdtrain.com

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
See the salmon climb the fish ladder, walk the botanical gardens, and watch boats go from fresh to salt water through these two navigational locks.
Visitor Center open Thursday-Monday 10am-4pm October 1-April 30;
Open daily 10am-6pm May 1-September 30.
(206) 783-7059;
3015 NW 54th St, Seattle;
www.inballard.com/webroot/locks.shtml

Alki beach
A drive across the West Seattle bridge takes you to a great spot for tanning and hanging out when the weather is warm and spectacular views all year round.

Snoqualmie Falls
Snoqualmie Falls is one of Washington state's most popular scenic attractions. At the Falls, you will find a two-acre park, hiking trail, observation deck, gift shop, and the famous 270 foot waterfall. For information call (425) 985-6906; www.snoqualmiefalls.com

Bank of America Tower
Amazing views from the tallest building in Seattle. In fact, it’s the tallest building by number of floors (76) west of the Mississippi River. – 73rd floor observation deck open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm;
For information call (206) 386-5151;
701 Fifth Avenue, Seattle

Pioneer Square
The historic heart of Seattle where Klondike Gold Rush expeditions stocked up on their gear and the city got its start. Don’t miss the Underground Tour or world famous Elliott Bay Book Company. For information call the Pioneer Square Community Association (206) 667-0687; 202 Yesler Way, Seattle; www.pioneersquare.org