Phinney Ridge Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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 Phinney Ridge

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Executive Hotel Pacific
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Mediterranean Inn
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Seattle
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Phinney Ridge

Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events 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 Space Needle 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.

Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Jackson Park Golf Course. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Green Lake Small Craft Center
- Green Lake Aqua Theater
- Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
- Seattle Waterfront
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66
- Seattle Center
- Bellevue Square
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Alki Beach
- Amazon Corporate Headquarters
- Climate Pledge Arena
- Alderwood Mall
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Paramount Theatre
- Microsoft Campus
- Seattle Aquarium
- Northgate Station
- The Boeing Company