Top things to do near The Edgewater Hotel
The Edgewater Hotel sits on Pier 67 over Elliott Bay, putting you within easy walking distance of the Seattle Waterfront, Pike Place Market, and the Space Needle. Top nearby activities include waterfront walks and bike rides, museum and market visits, ferry or Clipper day trips to the islands, and dining at the hotel's Six Seven Restaurant or The Brim Coffee Shop.
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Walk and bike the waterfront
The Edgewater sits directly on Elliott Bay at Pier 67, so the Myrtle Edwards Park waterfront trail and public waterfront access are literally steps away. The hotel includes complimentary Edgewater ZYBRA bicycles as part of the daily amenities fee, which is handy for a flat, scenic ride along the bay.
A walk from the hotel along Alaskan Way takes you past the Seattle Great Wheel, the Seattle Aquarium, and other waterfront attractions. Note that walking up into the Pike Place Market area is easy along the waterfront but the return route inland is steep uphill.
- Pick up complimentary Edgewater ZYBRA bicycles via the front desk (part of the daily amenities fee).
- Walk to Myrtle Edwards Park and the waterfront trail — good for sunrise or sunset.
- Stop at the Seattle Great Wheel and Seattle Aquarium along the route.
| Place | Approx. walk time from hotel (reported) |
|---|---|
| Myrtle Edwards Park / waterfront trail | Steps (minutes) |
| Seattle Great Wheel / Aquarium | About 10–15 minutes |
| Pike Place Market | About 12–15 minutes |
Eat and drink on-site: Six Seven and The Brim
Six Seven Restaurant and Six Seven Lounge are the hotel's main on-site dining venues serving seasonally inspired Pacific Northwest cuisine and seafood with over-water views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Six Seven offers brunch daily and dinner nightly; the lounge serves craft cocktails and light plates (hours vary — check with concierge).
The Brim Coffee Shop is described as Seattle's only over-water coffee shop and gift store, serving coffee, lattes, pastries, sandwiches and salads; its hours vary and the concierge can confirm current times.
- Six Seven Restaurant: brunch daily and dinner nightly; reservations available online or by phone.
- Six Seven Lounge: cocktails and small plates, hours often listed as around 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
- The Brim Coffee Shop: coffee, pastries, grab-and-go breakfast items and local gifts.
| Venue | Typical offering |
|---|---|
| Six Seven Restaurant | Pacific Northwest seafood, brunch & dinner |
| Six Seven Lounge | Craft cocktails and lounge menu |
| The Brim Coffee Shop | Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, gifts |
Short cultural visits: Space Needle, MoPOP, Chihuly
Seattle Center — home to the Space Needle, the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), and Chihuly Garden and Glass — is about a 15–20 minute walk from the hotel. The walk is an easy way to see the Seattle Center campus without using transit.
If you prefer to make fewer walking miles, the hotel concierge can help with transit options or rides. The surrounding Seattle Center area groups several major attractions close together for efficient sightseeing.
- Space Needle: roughly 15–20 minutes on foot from the hotel.
- MoPOP and Chihuly Garden and Glass: within a similar walking distance at Seattle Center.
- Ask concierge for current exhibit hours and ticketing assistance.
| Attraction | Reported walk time |
|---|---|
| Space Needle | 15–20 minutes |
| MoPOP | About 15–20 minutes |
| Chihuly Garden and Glass | About 15–20 minutes |
Take a ferry or Clipper day trip
The Victoria Clipper departs from Pier 69 next to the hotel and offers day trips to Victoria, BC and some whale-watching or island itineraries; the crossing to Victoria is reported as a little under three hours. The hotel is also steps from other ferry piers and Washington State Ferry services that depart from Colman Dock for Bainbridge Island.
For seaplane flightseeing or island flights, Kenmore Air operates from Seattle and offers scenic flights to the San Juan Islands and Victoria; ask the concierge to help arrange bookings and timing.
- Victoria Clipper at Pier 69: day trips to Victoria and certain island excursions (crossing ~2 h 45 m reported).
- Washington State Ferries from Colman Dock (Pier 52): Bainbridge Island crossings (~35 minutes).
- Kenmore Air: seaplane sightseeing flights — concierge can assist with reservations.
| Service | Typical travel time (reported) |
|---|---|
| Victoria Clipper (Pier 69) | About 2 h 45 m |
| Washington State Ferry to Bainbridge (Colman Dock) | About 35 minutes |
| Seaplane sightseeing (Kenmore Air) | Varies by route |
Nearby museums, parks and music venues
Olympic Sculpture Park is within walking distance (about a 9-minute walk) for outdoor modern sculpture and waterfront views. Pioneer Square and the Seattle Underground Tour are nearby — the concierge can supply directions and tickets.
If you're interested in live music, The Crocodile is a short walk from the hotel and reflects the neighborhood's music history; The Edgewater itself highlights music-themed signature suites like the Beatles Suite and the Pearl Jam Suite.
- Olympic Sculpture Park: roughly a 9-minute walk.
- Pioneer Square & Seattle Underground Tour: concierge can arrange tours and tickets.
- The Crocodile music venue: about a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
| Place | Reported walk time |
|---|---|
| Olympic Sculpture Park | About 9 minutes |
| The Crocodile | About 5 minutes |
| Pioneer Square / Underground Tour | Short walk; ask concierge for exact routing |
Cruise and port convenience
The Edgewater is one of the closest hotels to the Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 — a 3–5 minute walk is reported — making it a practical option for cruise travelers. Pier 69 and other nearby piers also put short-distance cruise and ferry departures within easy reach.
If you're arriving or departing via cruise, ask the front desk about luggage storage and timing; the hotel lists concierge assistance and luggage storage as guest services.
- Bell Street Cruise Terminal (Pier 66): reported 3–5 minute walk from the hotel.
- Pier 69 (Victoria Clipper) is next door for day trips and certain excursions.
- Hotel offers luggage storage and concierge assistance for cruise travelers.
| Terminal / Pier | Reported walk time |
|---|---|
| Pier 66 (Bell Street Cruise Terminal) | 3–5 minutes |
| Pier 69 (Victoria Clipper) | Next door / steps |
| Pier 52 (Colman Dock for ferries) | Short transit or walk depending on route |
