The Highlands Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit The Highlands
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 art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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.
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
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Top hotels in The Highlands
Mayflower Park Hotel
Historic hotel in downtown Seattle. Room was on the small side, but clean with comfortable mattress and towels. Excellent housekeeping staff made up room daily. Starbucks coffee service in the room. The location is excellent, minutes from Pike Place Market, Space Needle, shopping, restaurants and ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Staff was very kind and helpful, rooms were very clean, excellent water pressure. Couldn't ask for a better location. Within walking distance of the Climate Pledge Arena, the Space Needle, the Armory, as well as the Monorail into Downtown Seattle.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
The staff was great, especially Cameron who took the time to get the IHG App loaded unto my Android. Everything was quality and the view of the Space Needle was spectacular.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Clean room. Seems like a new bed. Convenient location to International District/Chinatown, all the Piers, Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Capitol Hill, transportation to Bellevue, Light Rail Link. & all buses. On-site 1928 Tap & Grill (restaurant/bar) & Pacific Provisions Cafe. Located on hill looking ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Belltown Inn
Comfortable room, great staff will be back
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Such a great experience. Location very convenient. Staff lovely. Room quiet.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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 National Nordic Museum or Shilshole Bay Marina 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 Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
