Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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 Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour
Our pick of the best Highlands Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
Loved the location, attended Kraken game, which was within walking distance! Also enjoyed the coffee bar in the lobby.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
This hotel looks NOTHING like the photos. Please stay away. The room was dirty, stains were everywhere and the carpets were torn. The doors were all scratched and damaged too. Not a huge deal, if you know that that is what you are getting into, but imagining that you're going to get a room like the ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Staff was very friendly. A beautiful renovated corner room.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Food plain. Room clean.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Great beds and pillows. Good breakfast. Close to airport. Sharps Roadhouse across parking lot is delicious!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
Industrial District
While you're in Industrial District, take in top sights like T-Mobile Park or Showbox SoDo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SoDo Station or Stadium Station.
SoDo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in SoDo. If sightseeing is on the list, T-Mobile Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at SoDo Station or Stadium 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.
Pioneer Square
Shopping, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.
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.
