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99 Best and Fun Things To Do In South Lake Union, Washington


TouristWire Editors

As one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in Seattle, South Lake Union is a hot spot for entrepreneurs, tech workers, and those seeking a lively urban lifestyle. Here you’ll find plenty of dining, nightlife, and shopping options on top of the already impressive views of Lake Union.

Plus, there are plenty of things to do right in the neighborhood. Start your day with a state-of-the-art library or coffee shop before exploring more than 100 acres of parks and trails. End your day with drinks at one of the many restaurants along the riverfront.

And if you’re a lover of history, why not stop by the Museum of History and Industry while you’re in South Lake Union? Whether you’re looking for culture or entertainment, this area has it all!

Read on to discover our list of the best attractions and most fun things to do in South Lake Union, Washington

The 99 Most Popular Things To Do In South Lake Union, Washington

99. Fireboat Duwamish

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: Naval Reserve Armory 860 Terry Ave N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 999 5107

Web Address:   http://fireboatduwamish.com/

98. Historic Ships Wharf

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: Seattle WA

Web Address:   https://cwb.org/festival/historic-ships-wharf

97. Woodinville Wine Country

4.7 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Location: 13590 NE Village Square Dr Suite 1030 Woodinville WA

Tel:  425 287 3298

Web Address:   https://woodinvillewinecountry.com/

96. Gearhouse

5.0 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: 434 Yale Ave N Suite B Seattle WA

Tel:  206 395 8790

Web Address:   http://joingearhouse.com/

95. Green Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

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94. Blake Island

4.7 ★★★★★ (42 reviews)

93. Mercer Slough Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (57 reviews)

Location: 2101 118th Ave SE Bellevue WA

Tel:  425 452 2565

Web Address:   https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/parks-and-trails/parks/mercer-slough-nature-park

92. Washington Trails Association

4.6 ★★★★★ (79 reviews)

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Location: 705 2nd Ave #300 Seattle WA

Tel:  206 625 1367

Web Address:   http://wta.org/

91. Lake Sammamish

4.7 ★★★★★ (113 reviews)

90. Elliott Bay

4.7 ★★★★★ (115 reviews)

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89. Lake Union

4.8 ★★★★★ (145 reviews)

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88. JM Cellars

4.7 ★★★★★ (149 reviews)

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Location: 14404 137th Pl NE Woodinville WA

Tel:  425 485 6508

Web Address:   http://jmcellars.com/

87. Novelty Hill-Januik Winery

4.4 ★★★★☆ (181 reviews)

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Location: 14710 Redmond   Woodinville Road NE Woodinville WA

Tel:  425 481 5502

Web Address:   http://noveltyhilljanuik.com/

86. Columbia Winery

4.5 ★★★★★ (279 reviews)

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Location: 14030 NE 145th Street Woodinville WA

Tel:  425 482 7490

Web Address:   http://columbiawinery.com/

85. Cascade Playground

4.2 ★★★★☆ (280 reviews)

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Location: 333 Pontius Ave N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/cascade-playground

84. Henry Art Gallery

4.3 ★★★★☆ (296 reviews)

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Location: 15th Ave NE & University of Washington NE 41st Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 543 2280

Web Address:   http://henryart.org/

83. Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial

4.8 ★★★★★ (368 reviews)

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Location: 4195 Eagle Harbor Dr NE Bainbridge Island WA

Tel:  206 855 9038

Web Address:   http://bijac.org/index.php

82. Northwest African American Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (428 reviews)

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Location: 2300 S Massachusetts Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 518 6000

Web Address:   http://naamnw.org/

81. PACCAR and Boeing IMAX Theaters at Pacific Science Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (433 reviews)

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Location: 200 2nd Ave N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 443 2001

Web Address:   https://pacificsciencecenter.org/imax

80. Seattle Asian Art Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (483 reviews)

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Location: 1400 E Prospect Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 654 3100

Web Address:   http://seattleartmuseum.org/

79. Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

4.7 ★★★★★ (502 reviews)

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Location: 550 Winslow Way E Bainbridge Island WA

Tel:  206 842 4451

Web Address:   http://biartmuseum.org/

78. Bellevue Arts Museum

4.2 ★★★★☆ (504 reviews)

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Location: 510 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue WA

Tel:  425 519 0770

Web Address:   https://bellevuearts.org/

77. Cal Anderson Park Reflecting Pool

4.3 ★★★★☆ (517 reviews)

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Location: 1635 11th Ave Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/cal-anderson-park

76. Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience

4.7 ★★★★★ (522 reviews)

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Location: 719 S King Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 623 5124

Web Address:   http://wingluke.org/

75. Tillicum Village

4.5 ★★★★★ (582 reviews)

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Location: Blake Island Port Orchard WA

74. Statue of Lenin

4.2 ★★★★☆ (642 reviews)

Location: 3526 Fremont Pl N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 632 1500

Web Address:   http://fremont.com/about/lenin/

73. West Point Lighthouse

4.6 ★★★★★ (660 reviews)

Location: Seattle WA

Web Address:   http://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp

72. Seward Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (691 reviews)

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Location: 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4396

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/seward-park

71. Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

4.5 ★★★★★ (790 reviews)

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Location: 4303 Memorial Way Northeast Seattle WA

Tel:  206 543 7907

Web Address:   http://burkemuseum.org/

70. Dr. Jose Rizal Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (942 reviews)

Location: 1007 12th Ave S Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/dr-jose-rizal-park

69. Seattle Pinball Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (950 reviews)

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Location: 508 Maynard Ave S Seattle WA

Tel:  206 623 0759

Web Address:   http://seattlepinballmuseum.com/

68. Volunteer Park Conservatory

4.8 ★★★★★ (957 reviews)

Location: 1400 E Galer Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4743

Web Address:   https://volunteerparkconservatory.org/

67. Waterfall Garden

4.6 ★★★★★ (978 reviews)

Location: 219 2nd Ave S Seattle WA

Tel:  360 805 6700

66. Manchester State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (994 reviews)

Location: 7767 E Hilldale Road Port Orchard WA

Tel:  360 871 4065

Web Address:   http://parks.state.wa.us/542/Manchester

65. Freeway Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (1,024 reviews)

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Location: 700 Seneca Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/freeway-park

64. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,062 reviews)

Location: 319 2nd Ave S Seattle WA

Tel:  206 220 4240

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/klse/index.htm

63. Seattle Public Library-Central Library

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,142 reviews)

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Location: 1000 4th Ave Seattle WA

Tel:  206 386 4636

Web Address:   https://spl.org/hours-and-locations/central-library

62. Seattle Children’s Museum

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,157 reviews)

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Location: 305 Harrison Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 441 1768

Web Address:   http://seattlechildrensmuseum.org/

61. Alki Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,236 reviews)

60. Meydenbauer Bay Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,304 reviews)

Location: 419 98th Ave NE Bellevue WA

Tel:  425 452 6914

Web Address:   https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/parks-and-trails/parks/meydenbauer-beach-park

59. Frye Art Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,320 reviews)

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Location: 704 Terry Ave Seattle WA

Tel:  206 622 9250

Web Address:   https://fryemuseum.org/

58. National Nordic Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,339 reviews)

Location: 2655 NW Market Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 789 5707

Web Address:   http://nordicmuseum.org/

57. KidsQuest Children’s Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,346 reviews)

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Location: 1116 108th Ave NE Bellevue WA

Tel:  425 637 8100

Web Address:   https://kidsquestmuseum.org/

56. The Bloedel Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,357 reviews)

Location: 7571 NE Dolphin Dr Bainbridge Island WA

Tel:  206 842 7631

Web Address:   http://bloedelreserve.org/

55. Occidental Square

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,467 reviews)

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Location: 117 S Washington Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/occidental-square

54. Myrtle Edwards Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,553 reviews)

Location: 3130 Alaskan Way Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/myrtle-edwards-park

53. Living Computers: Museum + Labs

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,617 reviews)

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Location: 2245 1st Ave S Seattle WA

Tel:  206 342 2020

Web Address:   http://livingcomputers.org/

52. Pier 66

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,636 reviews)

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Location: 2225 Alaskan Way Seattle WA

Tel:  206 787 3000

Web Address:   https://portseattle.org/places/bell-street-cruise-terminal-pier-66

51. Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee Grave Sites

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,665 reviews)

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Location: 1554 15th Ave E Seattle WA

Tel:  206 322 1582

50. Luther Burbank Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,854 reviews)

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Location: 2040 84th Ave SE Mercer Island WA

Tel:  206 275 7609

Web Address:   https://mercerisland.gov/parksrec/page/luther-burbank-park

49. Saint Edward State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,239 reviews)

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Location: 14445 Juanita Dr NE Kenmore WA

Tel:  425 823 2992

Web Address:   http://parks.state.wa.us/577/Saint-Edward

48. Waterfront Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (2,312 reviews)

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Location: 1401 Alaskan Way Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/waterfront-park

47. Smith Tower

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,486 reviews)

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Location: 506 2nd Ave Seattle WA

Tel:  206 624 0414

Web Address:   http://smithtower.com/

46. Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91

4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,509 reviews)

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Location: 2001 W Garfield Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 787 3000

Web Address:   https://portseattle.org/places/smith-cove-cruise-terminal-pier-91

45. Sky View Observatory – Columbia Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,688 reviews)

Location: 700 4th Ave Seattle WA

Tel:  206 386 5564

Web Address:   http://skyviewobservatory.com/

44. Seattle Japanese Garden

4.6 ★★★★★ (3,300 reviews)

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Location: 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4725

Web Address:   https://seattlejapanesegarden.org/

43. Carkeek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,510 reviews)

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Location: 950 NW Carkeek Park Road Seattle WA

Tel:  206 386 4236

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/carkeek-park

42. Lincoln Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (3,880 reviews)

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Location: 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/lincoln-park

41. Kubota Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,993 reviews)

40. Warren G. Magnuson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (4,038 reviews)

Location: 7400 Sand Point Way NE Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/magnuson-park

39. Juanita Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (4,248 reviews)

Location: 9703 Juanita Dr NE Kirkland WA

Tel:  425 587 3300

Web Address:   http://kirklandwa.gov/depart/parks/Parks_and_Open_Spaces/Online_Parks_Guide/Parks_Pop-up_Main/Parks_and_Community_Services__Juanita_Beach_Park.htm

38. Bellevue Botanical Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ (4,306 reviews)

Location: 12001 Main Street Bellevue WA

Tel:  425 452 2750

Web Address:   https://bellevuebotanical.org/

37. Volunteer Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (4,367 reviews)

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Location: 1247 15th Ave E Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/volunteer-park

36. Marymoor Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (4,525 reviews)

Location: 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE Redmond WA

Tel:  206 477 7275

Web Address:   https://kingcounty.gov/services/parks-recreation/parks/parks-and-natural-lands/popular-parks/marymoor.aspx

35. Argosy Cruises – Seattle Waterfront

4.6 ★★★★★ (4,534 reviews)

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Location: 1101 Alaskan Way Pier 55 Suite 201 Seattle WA

Tel:  206 623 1445

Web Address:   https://argosycruises.com/

34. International Fountain

4.6 ★★★★★ (4,973 reviews)

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Location: 305 Harrison Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 7200

Web Address:   https://seattlecenter.com/explore/attractions/international-fountain

33. Seattle Art Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (5,009 reviews)

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Location: 1300 1st Ave Seattle WA

Tel:  206 654 3100

Web Address:   http://seattleartmuseum.org/

32. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (5,388 reviews)

Location: 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N Renton WA

Tel:  425 430 6700

Web Address:   https://rentonwa.gov/city_hall/parks_and_recreation/parks_and_trails/find_a_park_or_trail/gene_coulon_memorial_beach_park

31. Pacific Science Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (5,596 reviews)

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Location: 200 2nd Ave N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 443 2001

Web Address:   https://pacificsciencecenter.org/

30. Washington Park Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ (6,497 reviews)

Location: 2300 Arboretum Dr E Seattle WA

Tel:  206 543 8800

Web Address:   https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/

29. Bellevue Downtown Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (6,707 reviews)

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Location: 10201 NE 4th Street Bellevue WA

Tel:  425 452 6914

Web Address:   https://parks.bellevuewa.gov/parks-and-trails/parks/bellevue-downtown-park/

28. Discovery Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (6,816 reviews)

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Location: 3801 Discovery Park Blvd Seattle WA

Tel:  206 386 4236

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/discovery-park

27. Golden Gardens Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (7,388 reviews)

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Location: 8498 Seaview Pl NW Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/golden-gardens-park

26. Alki Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (7,552 reviews)

Location: 2665 Alki Ave SW Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/alki-beach-park

25. Olympic Sculpture Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (7,649 reviews)

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Location: 2901 Western Ave Seattle WA

Tel:  206 654 3100

Web Address:   http://seattleartmuseum.org/visit/olympic-sculpture-park

24. Green Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (8,213 reviews)

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Location: 7201 East Green Lake Dr N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/green-lake-park

23. Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks

4.7 ★★★★★ (8,242 reviews)

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Location: 3015 NW 54th Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 780 2500

Web Address:   https://ballardlocks.org/

22. Fremont Troll

4.5 ★★★★★ (8,453 reviews)

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Location: N 36th Street Seattle WA

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/neighborhoods/programs-and-services/p-patch-community-gardening/p-patch-list/trolls-knoll

21. The Seattle Great Wheel

4.5 ★★★★★ (8,684 reviews)

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Location: 1301 Alaskan Way Seattle WA

Tel:  206 623 8607

Web Address:   http://seattlegreatwheel.com/

20. The Gum Wall

4.2 ★★★★☆ (9,316 reviews)

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Location: 1428 Post Alley Seattle WA

Tel:  206 587 2414

Web Address:   https://unexpectedproductions.org/gumwall/

19. Gas Works Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (10,147 reviews)

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Location: 2101 N Northlake Way Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/gas-works-park

18. The Museum of Flight

4.8 ★★★★★ (12,083 reviews)

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Location: 9404 E Marginal Way S Seattle WA

Tel:  206 764 5700

Web Address:   http://museumofflight.org/

17. Kerry Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (13,596 reviews)

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Location: 211 W Highland Dr Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/kerry-park

16. Museum of Pop Culture

4.6 ★★★★★ (14,380 reviews)

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Location: 325 5th Ave N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 770 2700

Web Address:   https://mopop.org/

15. Lumen Field

4.6 ★★★★★ (14,951 reviews)

Location: 800 Occidental Ave S Seattle WA

Tel:  206 381 7555

Web Address:   http://lumenfield.com/

14. Seattle Aquarium

4.3 ★★★★☆ (16,168 reviews)

Location: 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 Seattle WA

Tel:  206 386 4300

Web Address:   http://seattleaquarium.org/

13. Chihuly Garden and Glass

4.7 ★★★★★ (16,665 reviews)

Location: 305 Harrison Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 753 4940

Web Address:   http://chihulygardenandglass.com/

12. Woodland Park Zoo

4.6 ★★★★★ (17,738 reviews)

Location: 5500 Phinney Ave N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 548 2500

Web Address:   https://zoo.org/

11. Seattle Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (37,162 reviews)

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Location: 305 Harrison Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 7200

Web Address:   https://seattlecenter.com/

10. Space Needle

4.6 ★★★★★ (39,611 reviews)

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Location: 400 Broad Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 905 2100

Web Address:   https://spaceneedle.com/

9. Pike Place Market

4.6 ★★★★★ (58,257 reviews)

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Location: 85 Pike Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 682 7453

Web Address:   http://pikeplacemarket.org/

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8. M-V Arthur Foss

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 860 Terry Ave N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 447 9800

Web Address:   http://nwseaport.org/

7. Northwest Seaport

4.8 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: 860 Terry Ave N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 447 9800

Web Address:   http://nwseaport.org/

6. The Steamer Virginia V

4.8 ★★★★★ (50 reviews)

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Location: Union Park Lake Seattle WA

Tel:  206 624 9119

Web Address:   https://virginiav.org/

5. Seattle Seaplanes

4.8 ★★★★★ (85 reviews)

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Location: 1325 Fairview Ave E Seattle WA

Tel:  206 329 9638

Web Address:   http://seattleseaplanes.com/

4. The Center for Wooden Boats

4.7 ★★★★★ (360 reviews)

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Location: 1010 Valley Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 382 2628

Web Address:   http://cwb.org/

3. Denny Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (1,465 reviews)

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Location: 100 Dexter Ave N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/denny-park

2. Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,609 reviews)

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Location: 860 Terry Ave N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 324 1126

Web Address:   https://mohai.org/

1. Lake Union Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (4,129 reviews)

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Location: 860 Terry Ave N Seattle WA

Tel:  206 684 4075

Web Address:   http://seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/lake-union-park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in South Lake Union, Washington! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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