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Westlake Park

A sight in Downtown, Seattle, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: After dark.

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Westlake Park in Downtown, Seattle
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Why go

Downtown plaza that hosts the city's tree lighting, a holiday carousel and light-wrapped trees each December.

It is one of 19 curated places we feature in Seattle, alongside 8 places to eat, 6 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Pike Place Chowder and Cafe Campagne. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
After dark

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Seattle. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Pike Place Chowder

    Award-winning New England clam chowder stall in Post Alley.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Cafe Campagne

    Parisian-style cafe in Post Alley, known for oeufs en meurette and croque madame at brunch.

    Food · Pike Place Market & Waterfront · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Fairmont Olympic Hotel

    Seattle's grand 1924 hotel in the middle of downtown, a short walk from Westlake Park and Pike Place.

    Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Fairmont Olympic Hotel

    Seattle's grand hotel since 1924, an Italian Renaissance building downtown with a marble lobby.

    Stay · Seattle Center & Queen Anne · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Seattle Art Museum

    Downtown art museum with strong Northwest Coast Native and modern collections.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Pike Place Market

    Farmers market, fishmongers and small shops on several levels under the Public Market clock and neon sign.

    Shopping · Pike Place Market & Waterfront · 0.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Westlake Park is a stop on our Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Seattle

5 more curated sights in Seattle. See the full Seattle guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Seattle run from 44°F in December to 75°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Westlake Park itself, we suggest: After dark.

Modelled monthly averages for Seattle from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Seattle weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
47.61091, -122.33699
Destination
Seattle, Washington

Westlake Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Westlake Park?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Westlake Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Westlake Park?

Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: The tree is lit the Friday after Thanksgiving; the carousel runs daily through late December.

Is Westlake Park free?

Yes, we list Westlake Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Westlake Park?

Westlake Park appears on Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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