Local attractions in Bellevue and Seattle near the hotel.
Just 10 miles from downtown Seattle, the Larkspur Landing Bellevue hotel is perfectly situated to enjoy a variety of activities in the surrounding area. Below is a sampling of sights and sounds in and around our hotel in the Bellevue area:
SEATTLE CENTER & SPACE NEEDLE
www.seattlecenter.com
The story goes that a Seattle businessman was musing about possible centerpieces for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair when he penciled the Needle shape onto a coffeehouse place mat. The observation deck on this unmistakable landmark allows you to take in the 360-degree skyline 500 feet above the city streets. For more information, call 206.443.2111.
PIKE PLACE MARKET
www.pikeplacemarket.org
The market is all about the essential sights, smells, sounds and tastes of Seattle. Explore what local artisans are offering as well as the fish from around the world neatly displayed for your perusal. This is a historic haven with the rhythm of the city. For more information, call 206.682.7453.
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
www.museumofflight.org
Visitors have the opportunity to experience the aviation industry firsthand. Visit Boeing's original plane and wrap up your tour with a lesson on the early days of aviation and a walk through presidential history aboard the first Air Force One. For more information, call 206.764.5720.
PIONEER SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT
www.seattleinsider.com
Pioneer Square is the epicenter of Seattle where many of the oldest buildings in town are located. It is home to many wonderful art galleries, antique stores, bookstores and coffee houses.
SEATTLE AQUARIUM
www.seattleaquarium.org
Salmon and other northwest aquatic creatures are king at the Seattle Aquarium. This is a small, but informative and fun place for a family outing. For more information, call 206.386.4320.
WOODLAND PARK ZOO
www.zoo.org
This zoo earned bragging rights as the pioneer of naturalistic exhibits when it gave up barred cages in favor of award-winning realistic landscapes. For more information, call 206.615.1026.
SEATTLE ART MUSEUM
www.seattleartmuseum.org
For more information, call 206.654.3255.
SEATTLE MARINERS/SAFECO FIELD
www.mariners.org
Home of the Seattle Mariners, Safeco Field offers sweeping views of downtown Seattle combined with unparalleled Major League Baseball action. For more information, call 206.346.4000.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS/QWEST FIELD
www.seahawks.com
Home of football's Seattle Seahawks, Qwest Field holds 67,000 people and features a roof covering 70 percent of the seating area. Fans enjoy wide, comfortable seats with sideline seating a mere 52 feet from the playing field and end-zone seats just 40 feet from the action.
NORTH BEND OUTLET MALL
www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com
SNOQUALMIE SUMMIT SKI RESORT
www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com
SNOQUALMIE FALLS
www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com
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