The Highlands Travel Guide
Visit The Highlands
Popular places to visit
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
Space Needle
Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.
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.
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
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Seattle: Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Top hotels in The Highlands
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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 Shilshole Bay Marina or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks 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 Gas Works Park or Lake Union.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Union and Fremont Troll.
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.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
- Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
- Space Needle
- University of Washington
- Seattle Center
- Pike Place Market
- Washington State Convention Center
- Bellevue Square
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Alderwood Mall
- Alki Beach
- University of Washington Medical Center
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- T-Mobile USA Headquarters
- WaMu Theater