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Built by Seattle’s water department in 1906, this 75-ft (23-m) brick tower with an observation deck was designed by the Olmsted Brothers. A short climb of 106 spiraling steps to the deck offers spectacular views of Puget Sound, the Space Needle, and the Olympic Mountains. Volunteer Park is also the site of the Seattle Asian Art Museum and the Volunteer Park Conservatory.

This sleek property attracts the hip, trendy, and well-heeled. It offers modern amenities, impeccable service, and signature ultra-comfortable beds.

Frozen in time, Richard Beyer’s celebrated 1979 cast aluminum sculpture – five human forms and a dog with a human face – preside at Fremont’s busiest intersection where a community trolley once stopped. Legend has it that the dog’s likeness belongs to Arman Napoleon Stepanian, an activist-hero who sparked the recycling movement 30 years ago. The work pokes fun at modern humanity’s ennui. It also represents one of Seattle’s earliest public art installations.

Boeing worker Milton Walker failed in his task to create an ornamental concrete lake in his yard between 1959 and 1980. Never one to give up, he redoubled his efforts to create an artistic vision that’s outlived the builder. Walker devoted much of his time to sculpting towers, mini-mountains, and trails using countless sea shells, crystals, Brazilian agate, and colored glass. Today, the work remains on the private property still owned by his family.

A treasured small, independent shop selling new and used music CDs. Carries obscure recordings of rock, jazz, ethnic music, electronic, modern classical, and anything out of the ordinary.

For a real taste of Seattle’s charming Wallingford neighborhood, discover a variety of local commerce along 45th Street, such as restaurants and shops, as well as the Wallingford Center, a converted turn-of-the-19th-century elementary school. Quite a few of these shops are for or about children, including L’il Klippers (haircuts), Imagination Toys, and Boston St. Baby Store.

This hotel is a first-rate choice for travelers who want basic amenities at much lower prices. On top of many 24-hour extras such as room service, business and fitness center, and courtesy van for anywhere within 2 miles (3 km), there’s also Internet access, and rooms trimmed in fine woods and Italian marble.

This Belltown hotel’s many 24-hour extras and the pool make it even more family-friendly.

Their tempura rolls are lavish and unique.