Totem Lake Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Totem Lake
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.
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle Terrors Ghost Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Only Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour Leaving from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Totem Lake
Motel 6 Kirkland, WA - North Kirkland
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Totem Lake
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Jackson Park Golf Course. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
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.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events 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 Lake View Cemetery - Bruce Lee's Grave 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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
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.