Bow 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.
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
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
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Bow Lake
Seattle Airport Marriott
The staff was extremely friendly. gave recommendations
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Cedarbrook Lodge
Great hotel! Friendly, helpful staff. Great food at the restaurant . The grounds are beautiful. Loved our room with the large windows of the beautiful outdoor area. Will absolutely stay here again next visit! Plus- it's a short ride to the airport and they have a 24 hour shuttle service.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport
Complementary shuttle from the airport to the hotel was a dream! Very clean, nice hotel. Would stay again 10/10
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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
All swell
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bow Lake
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.
West Seattle
West Seattle is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alki Beach and West Seattle Golf Course.
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.