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.
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 Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries 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 Highlights City Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in The Highlands
The Paramount Hotel
The staff was super welcoming. We noted it was our anniversary and they had a card in the room. Hotel is conveniently located, we were able to walk most places.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Ggy
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Our second time here, if you are handicapped and need a ramp, Beware! There are no ramps, only stairs, turned on tv at 9am and there was no signal, same thing happened 7 months earlier? Coincidence or conspiracy? They blew me up with text and emails about touchless check in, when we got there 1 kiosk ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
The Belltown Inn
Great staff and good location. Price was very reasonable
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Good
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Element Seattle Downtown
Perfect
Reviewed on 25 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 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 Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
