activities

major sports

Mariners– Visit Safeco Field for a night of major league baseball action. Safeco Field offers views of downtown Seattle and Puget Sound, and views of the game action from all angles.

Seahawks – Make time in your schedule to take in a game by the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field.

Sounders – Cheer for one of soccer's best-loved teams, the Seattle Sounders. Owned by Drew Carey, the Seattle Sounders FC is Major League Soccer’s 15th team.

University of WA – Visit University of Washington sports games and you too may be shouting "Go Huskies" along with locals and fans.

outdoor activities 

Enjoy on the Eastside...

Argosy Cruises
Enjoy the beautiful scenery around Lake Washington such as views of Mt. Rainier, the University of Washington and homes of the Northwest's rich and famous on this 1 1/2 hour cruise. Departing from downtown Kirkland, this cruise is only 10 minutes from the hotel.

Cascade Canoe and Kayak Center
Tours include a Sunday morning breakfast and paddle, classes and rentals of more than 80 boats. This center is located at Enatai Beach Park in Bellevue.

Yarrow Bay Marina
Only three miles from the hotel's front door is the Yarrow Bay Marina. Select from an assortment of boat rentals including Sea Rays, Bayliners, Crownlines, Maxums, and a Blue Water Cuddy. They have the boat to fit your mood, whether you are ready to cruise or coast.

Over in Seattle on Lake Washington

Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center
Class offerings include all ability levels in rowing, sailing, and sail boarding, beginning canoe and kayaking for youth and adults. Call 206-386-1913 for information.

Over in Seattle on Lake Union...

The Center for Wooden Boats
A maritime museum with more than 20 classic rowboats and skiffs for day use.

Agua Verde Cafe and Paddle Club
Kayak rentals and post-trip margaritas and fish tacos!

Looking for something a little more exciting?...

Alpine Adventure's Wild & Scenic River Tours
White water rafting and float trips. Call 206-323-1220 for more information.

Skiiing, Hiking Biking:

Snoqualamie Summit
This winter resort offers some of the area’s best alpine skiing and snowboarding, plus Nordic skiing and tubing. Snoqualamie is the closest ski area to Seattle and boasts seven day a week skiing.

Crystal Mountains 
Located on Cascade Ridge, this ski area is part of Mount Baker-Snoqualamie National forest. The largest ski resort in the state, this area is primarily a day-skiing destination.

Stevens Pass 
This mountain pass is located on the border of King County and reaches a maximum elevation of 4,061 feet.

Burke-Gilman Trail 
The Burke-Gilman Trail is a popular recreational trail for walkers, runners, cyclists, skaters and commuters. The trail is jointly maintained by Seattle Department of Transportation and Seattle Parks and Recreation.

Mt. Ranier/ Olympic National Park 
This national park was created in 1909 by Theodore Roosevelt and signed officially into National Park status in 1938 by President Franklin Roosevelt. Today it is one of the country’s preeminent national parks.

St. Edwards Park 
This 316-acre park was once a Catholic seminary and boasts a series of trails for bikers as well as many species of plant life, including numerous ferns and trees.

Mount Si
This small mountain is just above the coastal plains around Puget Sound. About a 45-minute drive from Seattle and is a favorite local destination. The trail climbs 3,200 ft (3,500 ft including the "Haystack") in about 4 miles (6.4 km), making it an ideal conditioning trip, and it is open during the winter and spring when most of the Cascades are snowed in. Hikers wanting extra exercise will carry up jugs of water in backpacks, then empty them at the top so as to reduce knee stress on the walk down.

Bellevue Downtown Park 
A 20-acre oasis of green in the heart of Bellevue defines this elegant centerpiece of the Bellevue Parks System. A one-half mile promenade, bordered by a double row of shade trees, and a stepped canal, brings one to the 240-foot wide waterfall that cascades into a reflecting pond.

Lake to Lake Trail
Rather than just one trail, this is really a network of trails. This route goes through a patchwork of parks, greenbelts, and some road from Lake Washington to Lake Sammamish. The route is well maintained and well marked, though portions of it drop onto road for a few blocks here and there to get to the next park or greenbelt. This is a great trail for beginners, as trail shoes and water bottles are not required. Many miles of trail within each of the parks allow for shorter runs.

Cougar Mountain 
Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park is the gem of King County's 25,000 acre park system. Just minutes from Eastside cities such as Bellevue, Newcastle and Issaquah, Cougar Mountain Park provides an excellent example of our region’s unique historical, cultural and natural heritage. Located in the "Issaquah Alps", Cougar Mountain Park preserves important wildlife habitat while offering ample opportunities for recreation.

Bridle Trails 
Bridle Trails State Park, a 482-acre day-use park, is well-known for its horse trails and equestrian shows. The forested park is on the northeast edge of the Seattle metropolitan area.