The Highlands
Seattle
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Popular places to visit
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
Space Needle
Built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair, this iconic structure has become a symbol of Seattle.
Pike Place Market
A beautiful waterfront location and great on-street entertainment add to the charm of the longest-running farmers market in the U.S..
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Explore Snoqualmie, Waterfalls and an Ancient Forest
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in The Highlands
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
The Belltown Inn
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Mediterranean Inn
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Highlands
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Shilshole Bay Marina or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks while you're exploring.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Neptune Theater while getting to know University District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at U District Station or University of Washington Station to see more of the area.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.