First Hill Travel Guide

Seattle

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Stay near popular First Hill attractions

Frye Art Museum

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You can spend time studying the exhibits at Frye Art Museum in Seattle. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

£59
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

£174
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Whale & Wildlife Watching Tour from Seattle

Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront

£120
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Discover Seattle A Guided Tour

Discover Seattle: A Self-Guided Tour

£1
per adult
Discover Seattle: A Self-Guided Tour
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

£24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket

Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket

£24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
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Where to stay in First Hill

Find the best First Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Seattle

Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.

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Belltown

Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.

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Capitol Hill

Spend some time visiting places like Broadway 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.

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South Lake Union

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.

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University District

Spend some time visiting places like Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 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.

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