Visit West Ridge
Popular places to visit
Seattle Waterfront
This three-kilometre waterfront stretch is one of Seattle’s foremost leisure and entertainment destinations. Soak up some of the atmosphere as you wander round.
Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.
Pike Place Market
America’s oldest farmers’ market and a food lover’s paradise offering a cornucopia of stalls and shops right here in Seattle.
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
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
3 Hour Show Me Seattle Best Of The City Tour
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
Only Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour Leaving from Seattle
Top hotels in West Ridge
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
The Belltown Inn
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Mediterranean Inn
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Ridge
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.