Phinney Ridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Phinney Ridge
Popular places to visit
Woodland Park Zoo
From tiny poison dart frogs to majestic lions, this award-winning zoo in Seattle gives you the opportunity to walk among the world’s most fascinating wildlife.
Woodland Park and Rose Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Woodland Park and Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Seattle. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
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Other neighbourhoods around Phinney Ridge
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.
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.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail 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.
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.
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Seattle Waterfront
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- T-Mobile Park
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Bainbridge Island Ferry Dock
- Westfield Southcenter Mall
- Bellevue Square
- Alki Beach
- Alderwood Mall
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Microsoft Campus
- Climate Pledge Arena
- University of Washington Medical Center
- Harborview Medical Center
- WaMu Theater
- Northgate Station