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Places to see around West Seattle

Source-backed places around West Seattle, Seattle — landmarks, food and drink, and the spots locals keep naming inside the displayed center-radius discovery area.

Within 1.8 mi of West Seattle center · center-radius discovery, not a neighborhood boundary

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What are the best things to do in West Seattle, Seattle?

Tourist-dense Seattle neighborhood. Start with West Seattle Mural by various muralists, Schmitz Preserve Park, and Avalon Glassworks, then use the Nearby location picker to adjust by your exact location, time, weather, and walking pace.

Is West Seattle a good area to stay in Seattle?

West Seattle is one of Seattle's most walkable areas to base yourself. As a part of town it keeps places, food, and events close together, so it's an easy district to stay in and explore on foot — use the map to see what's within a short walk before you book.

How does Gyde plan a day in West Seattle?

Tell Gyde your time, group, start point, mood, and booking needs. It combines this neighborhood's places with live events, walks, and food breaks into an app-ready route you can reroute as you go.

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Best first stop West Seattle Mural by various muralists Stop here to see a National Neighborhood of the Year Project that transforms city walls into a visual history book of West Seattle's early days. It i…
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Start with West Seattle Mural by various muralists and Schmitz Preserve Park. Then use the Nearby location picker to swap in food, events, or a shorter walk based on where you actually are.

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Places around West Seattle

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West Seattle Mural by various muralists

Source-backed place · Public art

West Seattle Mural by various muralists

Explore a collection of eleven historical murals depicting the intriguing past of West Seattle, including its early streetcars an…

Art 6 sources
Schmitz Preserve Park

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

Schmitz Preserve Park

A serene 53.1-acre sanctuary in West Seattle featuring old-growth forest, winding hiking trails, and a legacy of early 20th-centu…

Free Nature 5 sources
Avalon Glassworks

Source-backed place · Class

Avalon Glassworks

A long-running West Seattle hot shop and glass-blowing studio specializing in Northwest-inspired home decor and unique blown glas…

$$ Art 6 sources
Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach

Source-backed place · Public art

Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach

A charming miniature replica of Lady Liberty, donated by the Boy Scouts in 1952, standing as a coastal tribute to freedom and Sea…

Free History 6 sources
Alki Beach Park

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

Alki Beach Park

A historic 135.9-acre beachfront in West Seattle, Alki Beach Park offers stunning downtown skyline views, a lively boardwalk vibe…

Families 6 sources
Sentinels of the Sound

Source-backed place · Public art

Sentinels of the Sound

Two towering stainless steel sculptures by Michael B. S. Baker, serving as a luminous gateway to the Washington State Convention…

Free Architecture 3 sources
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

Source-backed place · Museums

Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

Located in the Delridge neighborhood, this inclusive multi-arts hub transforms a historic school into a vibrant center for artist…

Art 6 sources
Jack Block Park

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

Jack Block Park

A 15-acre waterfront sanctuary in West Seattle offering panoramic views of Elliott Bay, the city skyline, and the active machiner…

Free Photography 4 sources
Seacrest Park

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

Seacrest Park

A waterfront park in West Seattle offering breathtaking skyline views, a historic boathouse, and a hub for scuba diving, kayaking…

Free Views 5 sources
Birthplace of Seattle Monument

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Birthplace of Seattle Monument

A granite obelisk at Alki Point commemorating the 1851 landing of the Denny Party, the original Euro-American settlers who founde…

History 6 sources
Hamilton Viewpoint Park

Source-backed place · Viewpoints

Hamilton Viewpoint Park

A scenic West Seattle overlook providing breathtaking vistas of the city skyline, Elliott Bay, and the Cascade Mountains.

Free Photography 5 sources
Alki Point

Source-backed place · Viewpoints

Alki Point

The westernmost point of Seattle, Alki Point is the historic birthplace of the city, offering panoramic views of the skyline, san…

Free Photography 6 sources
Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center

Source-backed place · Museums

Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center

A modern cedar longhouse and museum serving as the ancestral home and cultural hub of the Duwamish people, the host tribe of Seat…

Free History 6 sources

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Source-backed places first

12 of the top 12 places show public source links, with 64 source links total.

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Last content update among these picks: Updated June 2026. Check official hours, ticket prices, closures, and weather before leaving.
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