Ames Lake Travel Guide
Seattle
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable 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
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Seattle Terrors Ghost Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket
Top hotels in Ames Lake
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Mediterranean Inn
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ames Lake
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.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Pike/Pine, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
Capitol Hill
Spend some time visiting places like Lake View Cemetery - Bruce Lee's Grave while getting to know Capitol Hill, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Capitol Hill Station or Broadway & Denny Stop to see more of the area.
North Beacon Hill
If you're spending time in North Beacon Hill, check out sights like Jefferson Park Golf Course or El Centro de la Raza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Beacon Hill Station or Mount Baker Station.
First Hill
Well liked for its churches and live music, First Hill is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Neumos and Stimson-Green Mansion, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Jefferson Park Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
Ames Lake Travel Guide
- Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- University of Washington
- Seattle Center
- Bellevue Square
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Alki Beach
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Seattle University
- Alderwood Mall
- WaMu Theater
- Snoqualmie Falls
- University of Washington Medical Center
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Showbox SoDo
