Water lovers — looking for something with a few more thrills and spills than swimming? Get into your swimsuit and quench your thirst for action at UW Waterfront Activities Center.

This water activities complex is on the to-do lists of many travelers to University District. But UW Waterfront Activities Center isn't the area's only drawcard. Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and University of Washington are some other worthwhile sights close by.

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The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa on Lake Washington

Lakeview

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Quiet, clean, great view, walking distance to restaurants. Great spa.

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Denver (DEN) to Seattle (SEA)

17.2/10 Exceptional! (2,676 reviews)

Room was great. Staff was really nice!

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