Sammamish Valley Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Sky View Observatory Tickets
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in Sammamish Valley
Mediterranean Inn
Super cool place, convenient and accessible
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Very unsafe neighborhood and the hotel staff was extremely unhelpful on where a safe place to park my oversized truck. Crazy homeless person chased my truck through the parking area they suggested.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Nice stay close to airport
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Need air conditioning year round. Does not have air conditioning year-round and two of the five nights we stayed were warm for Seattle and uncomfortable. Very hard to sleep.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Exceeded my expectations. The staffs were so kind! Great experience. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
4nights stay and One day without room cleaning.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sammamish Valley
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.
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.
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.
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.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Pike/Pine, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
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 Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
