Fairmount Park Travel Guide
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
Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Fairmount Park
Mediterranean Inn
"Great place to stay. Awesome, very friendly staff. Climate Pledge Arena and the Space Needle are only a few blocks away. Very easy to walk to a game or concert at Climate Pledge Arena. Lots of restaurants, pubs and bars within walking distance. My wife and I have stayed at The Mediterranean many ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Great location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"This place is huge and per staff always busy. Be prepared to wait a minute to check in. It is walkable to south terminal SEA TAC."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The location was great and the room was clean. There were some nice, unexpected touches like water, tea and coffee in the room. The negative was no place to sit except on a bed and a/c that didn't really make much of a difference. I think perhaps only the fan worked and the cool part did not. There ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"Fantastic hotel within steps of the Paramount Theatre where we saw Phantom of the Opera. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. Very clean, well maintained room. The best pillows ever! We tried to buy one! The valet parking is worth the cost, especially considering parking options in a major ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"For a hotel of this caliber I was not happy at all. Arrived in room very hot and tv movie channel not working tech arrived opened wall and removed a filter from heating that was completely covered in dust overrun and blamed for circulating air terrible. Tv was not working they had no movies on demand ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount Park
West Seattle
West Seattle is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like West Seattle Golf Course and Alki Beach.
Industrial District
While you're in Industrial District, take in top sights like T-Mobile Park or Showbox SoDo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SoDo Station or Stadium Station.
SoDo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in SoDo. If sightseeing is on the list, T-Mobile Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at SoDo Station or Stadium Station to see more of the area.
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or 8th Avenue South Street End, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
Pioneer Square
Shopping, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Space Needle and Pike Place Market are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
