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.
Report AbuseWhere to Stay
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Edgewater Hotel
Read Reviews2411 Alaskan Way Pier 67, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)
Jutting out over Puget Sound, the sunset views and Northwest-themed furniture are unmatched.
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Hotel Max
Read Reviews620 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
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Inn At The Market - Seattle Hotels
Read Reviews86 Pine, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
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Salish Lodge & Spa
Read Reviews6501 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
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PIKE PLACE MARKET THEATRE
Read Reviews1508 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
Fish are flying, literally, at this outdoor market in the heart of downtown.
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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks / Ballard Locks
Read Reviews3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)
Watch the salmon climb the fish ladder and check out the awe-inspiring yachts.
Where to Eat
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Armandino's Salumi
Read Reviews309 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.
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Elliott's Oyster House
Read Reviews1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
A local microbrew and a dozen oysters on the half-shell--a true Seattle experience.
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Waterfront Seafood Grill
Read Reviews2801 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.
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Ray's Boathouse Restaurant, Cafe & Catering
Read Reviews6049 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.
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Flying Fish
Read Reviews300 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.