Ames Lake Travel Guide
Seattle
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.
Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.
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.
Lumen Field
Lumen Field is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Ames Lake
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.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Seattle Buddhist Temple, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
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.
North Beacon Hill
If you're spending time in North Beacon Hill, check out sights like Jefferson Park Golf Course or El Centro de la Raza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Beacon Hill Station or Mount Baker Station.
First Hill
Well liked for its churches and live music, First Hill is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Saint James Cathedral and Neumos, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Jefferson Park Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
- Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
- Seattle Waterfront
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66
- Seattle Center
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Bellevue Square
- Amazon Corporate Headquarters
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Alki Beach
- Alderwood Mall
- Paramount Theatre
- Microsoft Campus
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Climate Pledge Arena
- Harborview Medical Center
- Seattle Aquarium
- Snoqualmie Casino
- Northgate Station
- The Boeing Company
- Chihuly Garden and Glass