Ames Lake Travel Guide
Seattle
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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.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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 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.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Ames Lake
The Belltown Inn
"Belltown Inn was great. Clean comfortable and accessible to all we needed."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Great people... nice property"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"Helpful staff. Made stay easy"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Excellent service , even we early check in but not additional charge ."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The air conditioning wasn’t turned on yet in the room. Hotel staff gave us a fan. The location is quite noisy due to frequent noise from emergency vehicles."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"Amazing place to stay and location was incredible. Staff was top notch. Very highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ames Lake
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Space Needle and Lumen Field are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
Capitol Hill
Spend some time visiting places like Broadway while getting to know Capitol Hill, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Capitol Hill Station or Broadway & Denny Stop to see more of the area.
Belltown
Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.
South Lake Union
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
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.
