Ames Lake Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Space Needle
A towering icon rising high in the Seattle cityscape, this tall modern spire was built back in 1962 as the centrepiece for the World’s Fair.
Pike Place Market
A foodie’s paradise and the oldest farmers’ market in America, just a short walk up the steps from Seattle’s waterfront.
Seattle Waterfront
This three-kilometre waterfront stretch is one of Seattle’s foremost leisure and entertainment destinations. Soak up some of the atmosphere as you wander round.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music 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.
Activities
Seattle Chihuly Garden and Glass
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Ames Lake
West Bellevue
If you're spending some time in West Bellevue, Downtown Park and Meydenbauer Center are top sights worth seeing.
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 Pike/Pine, 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 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.
North Beacon Hill
If you're spending time in North Beacon Hill, check out sights like Jefferson Park Golf Course or El Centro de la Raza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Beacon Hill Station or Mount Baker Station.
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Jefferson Park Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- T-Mobile Park
- Washington State Convention Center
- Westfield Southcenter Mall
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Bellevue Square
- Alki Beach
- Microsoft
- Climate Pledge Arena
- Alderwood Mall
- University of Washington Medical Center
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- WaMu Theater
- Pioneer Square
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Harborview Medical Center