Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Kirkland

"No first-timer’s trip to Seattle would be complete without visiting the city’s most famous landmark. Built in 1962 for the Seattle World’s Fair, the Space Needle is a 605ft (184m) tower with a flying-saucer-shaped observation deck at the top, complete with unparalleled views of the city and Puget Sound. On clear days, you can see Mount Rainier, Washington State’s tallest mountain, and beyond."

"Towering more than 600 feet above the city, the Space Needle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Seattle. It might even be one of the most famous places in the entire state of Washington. Originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Space Needle offers breathtaking views of mountains, rivers and islands."

"Another view in Seattle that’s hard to top is the one from Sky City—the rotating restaurant at the top of the Space Needle. Sure, it’s got a slightly touristy twinge to it, but where else are you going to get a complete 360-degree view of the city, lakes and Puget Sound?"

"Olympic Sculpture Park is an award-winning free public sculpture park owned and operated as part of the Seattle Art Museum, originally opened to the public in 2007. The park spans nine acres along the city's downtown seawall beachfront at Myrtle Edwards Park and was designed by Weiss/Manfredi Architects on the site of a former industrial area. As one of downtown Seattle's only urban green spaces, the park is open to the public daily between dawn and dusk, with free tours available at select times throughout the year."

"Olympic Sculpture Park, an ingenuous feat of urban planning, is an official offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum and bears the same strong eye toward design and curation. There are more than 20 sculptures to stop at and admire in this green space that sprawls out over reclaimed urban decay. You can also enjoy them in passing while traversing the park's winding trails."

"Situated on Magnolia Bluff overlooking Puget Sound, this expansive urban park--the largest in Seattle--offers two miles of beach trails and nine miles of winding footpaths. Ostensibly a bluff-top reserve, Discovery Park protects a remarkable urban wilderness and is a great place for nature-watching. The Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, which features art and cultural exhibits, is also located at the park, as is a marine reserve."

"Discovery Park is aptly named because it allows guests to have fun exploring its nooks and crannies. Couples who love the outdoors will enjoy traversing the trails going to and from the lighthouse or having a picnic at its side. If they want to enjoy the water, there’s a beach where they can go swimming, as well."

"The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, also known as the Ballard Locks, are the United States' most-trafficked canal locks, located along Seattle's Lake Washington Ship Canal near the city's Ballard and Magnolia neighborhoods. The locks, which were opened in 1917 and named in honor of United States Army Major Hiram Martin Chittenden, were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. They are credited with reshaping vast areas of Seattle's waterfront coastline and changing the water level and flow direction of its lakes and rivers, allowing commercial and recreational vessels to traverse the city's harbor and warehouses."

"From full-service hair styling to aromatherapy and deep tissue massage, this Ballard establishment can meet your every beauty care and health spa need. If planning a Seattle spa day, be sure to check out Habitude’s seven care package options. Habitute at the Locks is two blocks west of AMLI Mark24."

"Also called the Ballard Locks, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks were built to move boats from sea level up to the level of Lake Union. Check out the surrounding botanical garden and the semi-enclosed viewing area of the fish ladder, where salmon and steelhead move upstream."

"Sports fans should take a tour at CenturyLink Field or Safeco Field. Once you’ve worked up an appetite again, go for a casual meal at Canton Wonton House or take your time at Red Lantern."

"The Volunteer Park Conservatory is a botanical garden with a multi-room display of cacti, tropical plants, orchids, and other species. Its mission is to advocate and encourage preservation, public participation, and education with respect to the Volunteer Park Conservatory and its plant collection. Friends of the Conservatory (FOC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, plays an integral part in stewarding visitors, providing outreach and education though docent-led tours, plant sales, special events, and interpretative classes for adults and school children, as well as an "Urban Safari" summer camp for grade school youth."

"Modeled after the “Crystal Palace” of London, the Volunteer Park Conservatory is a stunning example of man-made architecture. Glass walls are fitted into steel and iron frames. Victorian-style decorations give an ornate flair to everything from the windows and trellises to the doorknobs and flowerpots."

"Creek running down the center of the gulch and lots of tree cover. Lots of room to walk and play with one's dog. Address : Mukilteo, WA 98275, USA"

"This Hillman City Ethiopian and Eritrean is a hybrid restaurant, cafe, and deli that serves up excellent breakfast all day (including a fava bean, tomato, toasted flaxseed and jalapeño dish), as well as a strong selection of vegetarian/vegan combos that include lentil and split-pea wots. Available for takeout and delivery via Caviar, Doordash, and Uber Eats. View this post on Instagram"

"Here at Miner’s Landing is where we found some great souvenirs to take home as well. Another fabulous offer on the CityPass is the Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour. We loved getting a view of the city from the water as well as learning the history from the tour guide on the boat."

"Here’s where you get your shot with that giant Ferris wheel—or just a pretty photo of Elliott Bay. Bonus shots: There’s a carousel and a few fisherman statues you can pose with inside. A post shared by Dessiré (@dessirefi) on Jul 16, 2018 at 8:02pm PDT"

"Pier 57 also offers ice cream from Seattle Bay Creamery and $2.50 carousel rides under the covered area. Neither spot has a website, but go prepared to handle your kids clamoring for both. (And both are worth it!)"

"Founded in 2017, Midnight Cookie Co creates delicious treats that offer a much-needed mood boost, and it provides a late-night cookie delivery service. Head to the website, choose a delivery partner and pick from either the traditional cookies (think snickerdoodle, oatmeal raisin chip), select cookies (white chocolate macadamia, double chocolate chip) or vegan cookies. The store will take care of the rest."

"website | delivery radius: Seattle | best for: late-night cookie delivery. This is the place to go if you need cookies stat. The deliver both traditional and seasonal cookies within the hour with third-party apps like Uber Eats."

"If a bakery is an exercise in eating with your eyes first, then Cubes Baking Company is the kind of workout we can get behind. It’s all too easy to—with the unchecked voracity of a blue, cookie-obsessed puppet—pillage the shelves of this Wallingford bakeshop, a place where the likes of cupcakes and scones take on a boxy silhouette. Indeed the baked goods here are square."

"On the Southern end of Lake Union, this 12-acre park is undoubtedly a unique find, very close to Seattle's downtown. Designed to optimize access to the waters and greenery of the City, Lake Union Park includes both water activities and access to green spaces for one to enjoy amidst nature. Here, one can experience the City's maritime heritage by enjoying the restored shoreline, launching boats, and water sports."

"Walk to Yale Avenue for some quick shopping at REI or follow Terry Avenue north to Lake Union Park and the Museum of History and Industry to learn the story of Seattle and its high-flying, computer-inventing ways. Look for the seaplanes taking off and landing on Lake Union just outside."

"A wonderful place to take a walk, a boat ride or simply relax while surrounded by grass and fresh air. The location is incredible, as it’s just a stone-throw away from Downtown Seattle and you can reach it by foot if you live or are staying in the heart of the city."

"4 km from city center 17 out of 191 places to visit in Seattle. Located on the shores of Lake Washington, Howell Park is a secluded recreational area in Seattle which has a wooded trail that leads to the Howell Beach. It is a small beach in Howell Park, a perfect recreation spot for visitors during the summer."

"Located on the shores of Lake Washington, Howell Park is a secluded recreational area in Seattle which has a wooded trail that leads to the Howell Beach. It is a small beach in Howell Park, a perfect recreation spot for visitors during the summer. Visitors can also enjoy sunbathing, or picnicking, etc.,"

"Now you can go visit the Seattle Aquarium (also included in the CityPass), wander along the Waterfront Park, or go ride the Seattle Great Wheel. Here at Miner’s Landing is where we found some great souvenirs to take home as well."