Overlake Travel Guide
Seattle
Popular places to visit
Microsoft Campus
After visiting Microsoft Campus, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Redmond. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Shaka Guide: Seattle Audio Tour Bundle
Downtown Seattle Walking Tour – Self-Guided
Top hotels in Overlake
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Was great!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Very pleased with our accommodations. Staff was friendly and professional. Location was perfect for our needs. We would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Excellent staffs
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Loved it so much we cancelled other reservation and stayed here 2 more nights on our return trip.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Grwat check in, location and staff. Our flight arrived at 8am and we went to the hotel to store the luggage. Theyballowedbus to check in early
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The weather was unseasonably cool and my room felt cold even with adjusting the temperature by the iPad
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Overlake
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.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
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.
First Hill
Well liked for its churches and live music, First Hill is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Neumos and Broadway, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.
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.
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.
