Whether you’re looking to entertain your kids without toting them from one end of Seattle to the other or an all-adult group seeking ample entertainmentQueen Anne has got you covered. If you love the buzz and bright lights of the citythis community northwest of Downtown Seattle is sure to be a hit.
In facta handful of Seattle’s most popular attractions lie within the Queen Anne neighborhood. From the Space Needle to the Pacific Science Centerthe list of things to see & do in this popular central Seattle area is neverending.
Ready to plan the Pacific Northwest holiday of a lifetime? Launch an epic vacation with this complete Queen Anne neighborhood guideincluding what to see & do and where to eatdrink & stay!
Looking for more ideas for your trip? Check out our Seattle Travel Guide for more recommendations on when to visitwhere to go & what to do!
What to see & do
Kerry Park
If you’re looking for a great greenspace to unwind or enjoy a picnic with a viewKerry Park should be the first place that comes to mind. Located on West Highland Drive in the heart of Queen Annethis urban gem offers a panoramic look at Seattleall the way from the skyscraper-laden skyline to Mt. Rainier off in the distance.
Want to stay at Kerry Park awhile? Grab a coffee or a snack on your way over from one of the many surrounding cafesand bring a pair of walking shoes to do some exploring.
Kerry Park is located in one of the cutest little corners of Seattle. You won’t want to pass through this lovely urban space in a rush!
Space Needle
In the heart of Lower Queen Anne is the most identifiable feature of the Seattle skyline: the Space Needle. Since 1962when it was first unveiled for the World’s Fairthis iconic landmark has been a tourist magnet. Even if you’re only visiting Seattle in one dayseeing it is a must!
These daysthe most popular way to experience the Space Needle is to ride the elevator up to the 73rd floor and check out a bird’s-eye view of Seattle from the observation deck.
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The observation deck soars over 520 feet from the ground below and isn’t for the faint of heart. Those unafraid of heights (or willing to tackle them) will be treated to an incredible memory-making experience.
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
So you love musicTVand all things trendy? If sothe Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) is the perfect Queen Anne attraction for you. Since opening its doors in 2000this gallery of interactive exhibits has been considered the most fun museum in the cityfilled with nostalgiapizazzand prestige.
Have you ever wanted to be a rock star? Now you can! In the Museum of Pop Culture’s most popular exhibityou’ll take the stage and rock out in front of a virtual audience.
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Once you’ve felt the bright lights and heard the fans chanting your namebrowse your way through exhibits on moviesmusical legendsand more!
Chihuly Garden and Glass
A brilliant combination of art and florathe Chihuly Garden and Glass is the place to go in Queen Anne for a quietreflective stroll. Hereyou’ll find eight galleries of work by artist Dale Chihulyinterspersed with a garden oasis of plants and sculpture. It’s a gorgeous photo opof coursebut you may want to put the camera down and focus on taking it all in.
What is the most popular attraction at Chihuly Garden and Glass? The Glass Houseof course! This 40-foot building is known for twinkling under the light. You’ll get a different experience depending on the time of the daywith the sunrise and sunset changing how the glasswork glows.
Seattle Children’s Museum
Want to plan an outing that’s just for the kiddos? Look no further than Seattle Children’s Museum. Founded in 1979this interactive museum has evolved to include 11 different exhibits where kids can play their way through lessons on artscienceand the world around them.
Whether your kids want to take the Bijou stage as a grand performerthrow on a lab coat and cure a sick patient or climb a mountain like a great exploreryou can let their imaginations take flight at the Seattle Children’s Museum.
Pacific Science Center
Whether you’re traveling with kids or just an 18+ group of museum loversthe Pacific Science Center is an excellent choice for your Seattle itinerary. Located in the Seattle Center complexthis museum is highly interactive. It even has an IMAX theatre where you can enhance your learning experience. (Or catch one of the newest Hollywood blockbusters in 3D. Don’t worry: We won’t judge!)
After browsing through exhibits on prehistoric giants and the inner workings of the human bodystop at the Pacific Science Center’s Butterfly House or planetarium. Whether you choose to stroll the lush gardens and maybe even make friends with a few winged beauties or immerse yourself in a space-bound look at our solar systemyou’re sure to have a great time here!
International Fountain
Even fantasized about reading by a relaxing water fountain in a big city? If you’re visiting Seattlemake sure to kick up your feet at the International Fountain. The nautilus-shaped steel fountain is quite a spectaclefeaturing 274 water jets spraying over a metal dome. Kids will love running through its spraytrying to beat the timer before it goes off again.
Occasionallythe International Fountain runs with a colorful light show after dark. If you want to try your luckbe sure to stroll past after the sun sets.
Seattle Center Monorail
Not only is the Seattle Center Monorail one of the fastest modes of transportation for zipping around the citybut it’s also one of the top things every tourist needs to do in Seattle before they leave. Riding the speedy elevated train is practically a right of passage.
Riding the Seattle Center Monorail is also one of the most affordable tourist attractions in Seattle. For less than $4 per passengeryou can ride from the Seattle Center in Queen Anne to the Westlake Center in Downtown Seattle—and get have a fun time watching the city center blow past your window!
McCaw Hall
Love the theatre? McCaw Hall is Queen Anne’s hub for all things live entertainment. You can almost always find an Opera or Ballet performance herebut there are also occasional concerts and lecture series if you’re looking for something a little peppier.
McCaw Hall is a truly world-class theatre with high-end productions and gorgeous architecture. If you really want to enhance your experienceswing for a private seating box and watch the performance the way the rich and famous do: sipping champagne high up in the sky!
Where to eat & drink
Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner out or a splurge-worthy meal with friends in Queen AnneToulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge needs to be on your radar. After choosing a pour from the extensive wine listcheck out their “French Quarter Classics” menu featuring dishes like JambalayaCreole Blackened Rockfishand housemade Andouille Sausage.
Really feel like treating yourself? Try their Top Sirloin Wagyu or a Local Duck Confit. Just as impressive as the menu at Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge? The atmosphere. Between the floor-to-ceiling glass windowshistoric stone facadeand 250 candles lit each eveningit doesn’t get more charming than this restaurant!
Hey therecraft beer lovers! The Masonry is about to be your new favorite microbrewery. As one of two pubs owned by Fast Fashionknown for its mega-hoppy flavorsthis brewpub offers an opportunity to try something on tap that you’ve never seen before. Be sure to arrive with an appetite: The Masonry has a wood-fired pizza oven and some famous spicy meatballs that you’ll definitely want to devour!
Looking for the best pitas and platters around? The Golden Olive serves all your Mediterranean favoritesfrom falafel and gyro to Dalma and baba ganoush. Whatever you dodon’t forget dessert: The Golden olive makes three different kinds of Baklava in-house—and diners can’t stop coming back for it.
For the freshest seafood aroundhead on down to the Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar. Right across from many of Seattle’s greatest attractions like the Space NeedleClimate Pledge Arena (home of the Seattle Kraken NHL team)and the Seattle Children’s Theatrethis restaurant & bar could be a great appetizer for happy hour before an event—or a fantastic meal to end your day of adventuring.
The Queen Anne Beerhall is more than just a restaurant—it’s an experience unlike any other in Seattle. For a chilled-out night on the townthis should be your go-to. Alongside a massive selection of European brewsyou’ll munch on brewpub staples like wings piled sky-highsmash burgerssoft pretzelsand chili cheese fries.
The communal tablesa defining characteristic of a classic beerhallmake the Queen Anne Beerhall a perfect place for mingling and making friends with the locals. Visit on trivia night or enjoy a performance from their neverending rotation of live music for a built-in chatty icebreaker.
Welcome to Queen Anne’s best dive bar: Streamline Tavern. This is the place you want to be at the end of the night when you start winding down and need that one last drink and mountain of food.
When they’re not slinging bar rail classics and cheap poursthe Streamline Tavern is focusing on the kitchen to satisfy your craving for hot dogschicken stripsor a basket of nachos. There’s even a giant barrel of free peanuts to snack on while you wait.
Want to sip inventive cocktails as you sink into a big leather couch? Solo Bar & Eatery is exactly the type of lounge you’re looking for. Though the drinks alone are reason enough to visityou just might want to come hungry. Solo Bar & Eatery has plenty of Charcuterie- share platesplus some incredible sandwiches like blackened chickenclassic Cubanoand flat-iron steak.
The Tin Lizzie Lounge is where all the cool kids go to drink in Queen Anne. This prohibition- speakeasy is tucked away in the MarQueen Hotel. Just look for the lineup of vintage cars out frontand you’ll know you’ve found it.
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Amidst the sultry lounge of mood lighting and crystal chandeliersset to the tune of live jazzyou’ll feel like you’re living the life of Jay Gatsby at the Tin Lizzie Lounge. Be sure to try some of their old-school cocktails like Sidecars and French 75sclassics reimagined (with a modern bartender’s flair)and even a few specialties that are served flaming.
Where to stay
StaypineappleThe Maxwell HotelSeattle Center Seattle
Want to treat yourself to something quirky and cool on your next vacation? Book a few nights at StaypineappleThe Maxwell HotelSeattle Center Seattle. This unique hotel is decorated with splashybold colors andof coursetons of pineapples. They also have tons of great amenities to amp up your experience. They’ll greet you with a welcome drink to celebrate your stay. After thatyou can help yourself at the unlimited coffee and pineapple treats stand in the hotel lobby. They also have an indoor pool with giant tropical floaties for that perfect Instagram photo.
The Mediterranean Inn
The Mediterranean Inn is best known for its iconic rooftop lounge. From this perch high in the skyyou’ll have panoramic views of the entire skylineharbormountainsand more. What a beautiful place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or end-of-the-day nightcap! Ohand there’s no need to hire an expensive rental car during your stay. This hotel offers complimentary bikes and helmets for hotel guests to zip around the city from attraction to attraction.
Hyatt House Seattle Downtown
Need a hotel that feels like home? Lay down your head at the Hyatt House Seattle Downtown. It’s also the closest hotel to the Space Needlenestled right underneath it; talk about amazing views! Pluseach guest room comes equipped with a personal terracea kitchenettefree breakfastand access to a 24-hour gym.
