On the Waterfront

Updated: April 16, 2001

Seattle's destination for seaside entertainment, water excursions and tasty seafood.

On this page:The Scoop, What to See, Where to Eat, What to Do, Where to Stay.

The Scoop

What to See

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Seattle Aquarium
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    1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Odyssey The Maritime Discovery
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    2205 Alaskan Way Pier 66, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Waterfront museum goes full-speed ahead with modern exhibits of maritime history and Seattle's waterlogged culture.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
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    1001 Alaskan Way Ste 54, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    Curiosity killed the cat, and now it's preserved in a jar in this waterfront trinket shop.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Waterfront Park
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    1300 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Away from the touristy shops, Waterfront Park—located between Piers 57 and 59—offers a salty retreat.

Where to Eat

  1. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Crab Pot Restaurant
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    1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  2. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Waterfront Seafood Grill
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    2801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

  3. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Elliott's Oyster House
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    1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    A central-waterfront restaurant that arguably ranks as Seattle's finest fishhouse.

  4. 8 3 Star Rating: Average Anthony's Homeport Seattle Waterfront
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    2201 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Dine on the downtown Seattle waterfront overlooking Elliott Bay.

What to Do

  1. 9 3 Star Rating: Average Tillicum Village & Tours Inc
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    2992 SW Avalon Way, Seattle, WA 98126 (map)

  2. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bainbridge Island Ferry
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    801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    This ferry offers a spectacular view that's not just for commuters.

Where to Stay

  1. 11 3 Star Rating: Average The Edgewater Hotel
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    2411 Alaskan Way Pier 67, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Seattle's only waterfront hotel is primarily distinguished by its enviable location.