Things to Do in Seattle, Washington

Jefferson Park has both a municipal 18-hole regulation course and a par-3 course, conveniently located minutes from central Seattle in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. The championship 18-hole course has a par of 70 over 6,182 yards. Jefferson Park was established in 1915 and was designed by Thomas Bendelow, the architect also responsible for Medinah CC and other renowned courses. The view from Jefferson Park's courses is one of their most attractive features, with many holes offering vistas of the Seattle skyline and its Mount Rainier backdrop. A driving range, individual or group lessons and a restaurant are some of the other facilities provided for golfers.

Jefferson Park Golf Course
4101 Beacon Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98108-1522
(206) 285-2200

Interbay is a nine-hole golf course less than 3 miles from downtown Seattle. With a par of 28 and length of 327 yards, Interbay is a great course for beginners and juniors, and with a miniature golf putting course at the location as well, it provides fun for the entire family. A round costs between $4 and $15, depending on the age of the player and the day of the week, and power carts and pull carts are available for rental. Some notable extra features of Interbay are the all-weather heated driving range and an award-winning pro shop.

Interbay Golf Course
2501 15th Ave W.
Seattle, WA 98119-2123
(206) 285-2200

The 18-hole West Seattle Golf Course was designed by course architect and golfer, H. Chandler Egan, whose other achievements include the redesign of Pebble Beach. The course has a classic layout over 6,623 yards for a par of 72, with a considerably shorter but more difficult back than front. After a round, golfers should visit the lounge that has been honored by Golf Digest as one of the "50 Best 19th Holes in America" in 2009.

West Seattle Golf Course
4470 35th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98126-2636
(206) 935-5187

Jackson Park is another of Seattle's municipal courses offering both an 18-hole championship course and a nine hole par-3 course. The longer Blue grass course measures 6,212 yards with a par of 71 and a slope rating of 115, while the short course has a par of 27 over 903 yards. Jackson Park is popular and affordable, with prices ranging from $6 to $14. You should book a tee time up to 10 days in advance over the Internet or telephone to ensure that you get to play.

Jackson Park Golf Course
1000 NE 135th St.
Seattle, WA 98125-3107
(206) 363-4747

Green Lake Pitch and Putt is a nine-hole, par-3 course, where only pitching and putting is permitted. This makes it ideal for beginners, juniors and those who want to work on their short game. The course is only open from March until October.

(206) 632-2280

When you need a break from golf, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor attractions in Seattle for visitors of all ages. The Space Needle is Seattle's most recognizable monument. You can travel 520 feet up to the observation deck for panoramic views of the city or enjoy 360-degree views while eating in the revolving restaurant. The Experience Music Project houses rock and roll artifacts and interactive exhibits to bring out your inner rock star, including a special tribute to Seattle son Jimi Hendrix. At the famous Pike Place Market, you can see the vendors throwing fish, and you can also explore, eat and shop among 200 vendors. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take a whale-watching trip to see some of the 80 orcas (killer whales) that make their home in Puget Sound.

The Space Needle
Seattle Center
400 Broad St.
(206) 905-2100
www.spaceneedle.com

The Experience Music Project
330 6th Avenue North, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98109
www.empsfm.org

Pike Place Market
Between First Ave. and Western, from Pike to Virginia Streets
www.pikeplacemarket.org