Airport Guide

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 2,644 Lists

Updated: September 06, 2001

From the best airport restaurants to a convenient nearby attraction, find the top ways to beat a layover in Seattle.

On this page:Airport Basics, Beating the Layover, More Seattle Attractions, Restaurants and Nightlife, Airport Restaurants.

Airport Basics

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average Sea Tac International Airport
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    2580 S 156th St, Seatac, WA 98158 (map)

    Don't mind the detour signs--everything is fully functioning.

Beating the Layover

  1. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Pike Place Market
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    1508 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Heart and soul of the city. Total time needed: 4 hours (90 minutes for driving and parking).

  2. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Hiram M. Chittenden Locks / Ballard Locks
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    3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    Salmon and boats make the transition from salt water to fresh. Total time needed: 4 hours (2 hours for driving and parking).

  3. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Space Needle
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    219 Fourth Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    It's all about the view. Total time needed: 3 hours (90 minutes for driving and parking).

  4. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Experience Music Project
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    2901 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    To Jimi with high-tech love, from Paul Allen. Total time needed: 5 hours minimum; 8 is ideal (90 minutes for driving and parking).

More Seattle Attractions, Restaurants and Nightlife

  1. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Crocodile Cafe -CLOSED
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    2200 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    If you want to hear the true sound of Seattle, this Croc still has the bite.

  2. 7 1 Star Rating: Poor Seattle Art Museum
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    1300 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

Airport Restaurants

  1. 8 Ivar's Seafood Bar
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    17801 Pacific Hwy S, Seattle, WA 98158 (map)

    The quick-stop version of the local seafood tradition offers fish, chowder, salads, desserts and more in the airport.

  2. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Dish D'Lish
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    17801 Pacific Hwy S, Seattle, WA 98158 (map)

    Local celeb chef Kathy Casey brings her brand of bargain gourmet to the airport, banishing plane food worries forever.

  3. 10 Qdoba Mexican Grill
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    17801 Pacific Hwy S, Seattle, WA 98158 (map)

  4. 11 Anthony's Homeport and Fish Bar
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    17801 Pacific Hwy S, Seattle, WA 98158 (map)

    The airport arm of the Anthony's chain offers sit-down service, a full bar, a great view of the runways and Olympics and the same dependably great fish.