The Highlands Travel Guide
Seattle
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Popular places to visit
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable 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.
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.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in The Highlands
Mediterranean Inn
Great staff
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Always good
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Phone didn’t work. TV selection was horrible. Everything else was fine
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Great location and staff Would stay there again!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
yes
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Me and my fiancé stayed at the Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA and had a fantastic experience. The location is hard to beat; it’s incredibly central, making it easy to walk to major landmarks like Pike Place Market and the waterfront. The cleanliness of the room was top-notch, and the Japanese-inspired ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Highlands
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Ballard Building or National Nordic Museum while you're exploring.
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.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
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.
