Green Lake Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Green Lake Park
Follow the scenic walking path around the glacial lake, play basketball or see a play in the Bathhouse theater in north-central Seattle’s beloved park.
Bathhouse Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Bathhouse Theater during your trip to Seattle. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
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 Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Our pick of the best Green Lake Hotel Deals
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
All of the above
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Very friendly and helpful staff, great location. We love this hotel and try to stay there whenever we're in Seattle.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Clean all they way aro
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Spotless, I slept like a baby. Staff was courtesy and professional
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
I ate breakfast on the last day. It was fresh but expensive. I had avocado toast and bacon and a boiled egg. The heating went out one night but when reported it was promptly taken care of. I called front desk a couple of times and was either left on hold for over 15 minutes or no one picked up the ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Extremely clean, friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Green Lake
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 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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
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.
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.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
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