Seattle - Downtown Waterfront

The Seattle Waterfront is made up of parks, piers, ship terminals, promenades, and public spaces (Pier 57 to Pier 59).
Here you will find arcades, restaurants, boat launches, and shops. From the waterfront there are great views of the city skyline, and the Olympic Mountains.
Located along the waterfront are the Seattle Aquarium, Myrtle Edwards and Olympic Sculpture Parks, Washington State Ferry terminal, Argosy Cruises, and Victoria Clipper.

 

 

Address

 

1301 Alaskan Way, 98101 US

 

Admission Fee

 

No

 

Getting There

 

Car:
Via I-5 North: Take the Madison Street exit, #164, and turn left. Turn right onto Western Avenue from Madison. The entrance to the Parking Garage is on the left side of the street. Walk down to the waterfront.

Via I-5 South: Take the Denny Way/Stewart Street exit, #166. Follow Stewart Street to First Avenue. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto Lenora Street. Turn left onto Western Avenue. Follow Western to the the entrance to the Public Market Parking Garage on the right side of the street. Walk down to the waterfront.

Bus:
Take the Metro bus or Sound Transit Light Rail to the Pike’s Place Market. Get off off near the Market on First Avenue or Pine Street. The Westlake Sound Transit Link Light Rail station is located four blocks away from the Market. Walk down using the stairs or elevator to the waterfront from the Market.

 

Recommendations

 

Plan on spending the day. Spend time walking around the waterfront; eating at one of the restaurants, people watching, picnicking at one of the parks, going on a boat ride, and/ or visiting the Seattle Aquarium. Money saving tip: take the Washington State Ferry to Bainbridge or Bremerton instead of one of the commercial boat rides! Time Saving Tip: Combine the waterfront with Pike Place Market. You can easily access Pike Place Market from the Waterfront using the stairs or elevator located in the westside parking lot for the Market (underneath the viaduct). The cost of parking and traffic can be cumbersome. Take a bus if possible.

 

Website

 

https://www.seattle.gov/TOUR/water.htm

 

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