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SPACE NEEDLE (1.0mi North of Thompson Hotel)

The Space Needle is perhaps the most iconic part of Seattle. Built for the 1962's World Fair, the Space Needle offers incredible views of the city, Puget Sound, and Mt. Rainier. It's observation deck has 360 degree views and the lower deck has a revolving glass floor that rotates you around the city once every 45 minutes.

Tickets are needed and can be purchased either at the Space Needle or online for $39/adult and $32/child. Be sure to plan ahead as your tickets have a timed entry, so you may need to leave and come back if you don't buy your ticket online!

MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK (108mi Southeast of Thompson Hotel)

Mt. Rainier National Park is one of three national parks in the state of Washington. It's an active volcano that last erupted about 150 years ago!

You'll need a car to make the 3 to 3.5 hour drive out to the park as well as an Entrance Pass and a timed entry Reservation for most areas.

PIKE PLACE MARKET (500ft West of Thompson Hotel)

Pike Place is just a short walk across the street from the hotel! It's a real and active public market that is open every day from 9am - 6pm. The market has a blend of farmer's stalls selling fresh produce and embedded merchant stores selling everything from food to crafts, art, and knick knacks.

If you're looking for an easy meal, there's a laundry list of places here. But, the salmon sandwiches from the Market Grill, the piroshkies from Piroshky Piroshky, or the meat and rice platters from Farvahar Persian Cafe are all great choices. And, don't forget to stop by Rachel's Ginger Beer for some of Lizzie and Dan's favorite drinks in the city!

BALLARD BREWERY DISTRICT (4.9mi North of Thompson Hotel)

The Ballard Brewery District is home to about 12 breweries and tap houses all within less than a square mile of each other. It's a great destination to spend the afternoon enjoying some of the best brews the city has to offer.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND FERRY (0.8mi South of Thompson Hotel)

Bainbridge Island lies across Elliott Bay and is best accessed via the Washington State Ferry. Check the ferry schedule to plan your afternoon visit to the island. While you're there, enjoy the cute downtown commercial strip that offers artsy boutique stores and good food. If you took a car onto the ferry, see if you can find Pia the Peacekeeper located on the island!

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC (1.2mi South of Thompson Hotel)

The Sounders play their MLS games at Lumen Field which is also home to the Seattle Seahawks. The Sounders regularly see over 30,000 fans attend their games, but they set the all-time sports attendance record at the stadium with over 69,000 fans for their 2019 championship victory against Toronto FC in the MLS Cup.

The Sounders will be hosting St. Louis City SC on July 17th and LAFC on July 20th.

SEATTLE MARINERS (1.4mi South of Thompson Hotel)

T-Mobile Park is home to the Seattle Mariners and is one of 6 MLB stadiums in the country that has a retractable roof. The Mariners will be hosting the Houston Astros the evenings of July 19th, 20th, and 21st.