Rainier Valley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kubota Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kubota Garden, a lovely green space in Seattle. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Mount Baker Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mount Baker Beach during your trip to Seattle?
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.
Things to do
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Space Needle Park Tour – Self-Guided Walk
Orcas Island: Whale and Orca Guided Speedboat Tour
Top hotels in Rainier Valley
Mediterranean Inn
Old style building. Roof top deck with great view. We only had one issue. We booked shuttle from hotel to airport at 715. In lobby by 7 & told driver would be here shortly. 730 I go back to desk & same clerk said I wasn’t scheduled til 745. We needed to be at airport by 8. He called the driver & ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Sweet little hotel in Belltown, walking distance to downtown, waterfront, Pike Place market. Very clean, excellent staff. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Hotel room was nice and clean. Hot water had issues and maintenance just ignored the problem. They seem to have no intention of trying to diagnose and fix it
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Shower did not work for the first day,
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Excellent location for site seeing
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Room service staff was rude. The delivered the food and forgot our utensils, we had to wait an additional 40 minutes to receive them. Dined in the restaurant, the food was cold by the time it was served. Definitely not worth the price that you pay. Valet service forgot to get our vehicle and waited ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rainier Valley
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.
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.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
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.
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 Broadway, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.
