Destination: Seattle

From the archives: April 04, 2002

Despite the rainy weather, Seattle's lakes and mountains make it an ideal place for outside activities and exploration. Take a ferry across Puget Sound, crack into a plate of the freshest seafood around, then bed down in a room with a view.

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

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Where to Stay

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Edgewater Hotel
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    2411 Alaskan Way Pier 67, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Jutting out over Puget Sound, the sunset views and Northwest-themed furniture are unmatched.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hotel Max
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    620 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

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  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Inn At The Market - Seattle Hotels
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    86 Pine, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

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  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Salish Lodge & Spa
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    6501 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 (map)

    This cushy lodge surrounded by woods and waterfalls is just an hour's drive from the city.

What to Do

  1. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended PIKE PLACE MARKET THEATRE
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    1508 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Fish are flying, literally, at this outdoor market in the heart of downtown.

  2. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Hiram M. Chittenden Locks / Ballard Locks
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    3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    Watch the salmon climb the fish ladder and check out the awe-inspiring yachts.

Where to Eat

  1. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Armandino's Salumi
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    309 Third Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    The father of celeb chef Mario Batali owns and operates this beloved Italian deli, where sandwiches stuffed with house-cured meats draw crowds.

  2. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Elliott's Oyster House
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    1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    A local microbrew and a dozen oysters on the half-shell--a true Seattle experience.

  3. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Waterfront Seafood Grill
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    2801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    The closest you can get to the water without falling in. Drink in the evening sun and graze on tasty seafood on Pier 70.

  4. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Ray's Boathouse Restaurant, Cafe & Catering
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    6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    After a visit to the Locks, grab a table on the deck and watch the sunset at this atmospheric waterfront staple.

  5. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Flying Fish
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    300 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    You've got to have seafood when you're in town, and this place does it like no other. As a bonus, all ingredients are 100-percent organic and sourced from a local farm.

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