Information for Visiting Teams
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Getting There
The nearest airport is the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Driving from SeaTac to downtown Seattle will take 30-60 minutes, depending on the time of day.
The pick-up location for rideshares such as Uber and Lyft is across the airport skybridge on the 3rd floor of the parking garage, it will cost between $50-$70 to get to downtown Seattle from the airport
Or you can take the Sound Transit Light Rail. A trip on the 1-Line towards Northgate from the SeaTac station to the Westlake Station in downtown Seattle will take about 60 minutes and costs about $3.50
Lodging
There are several hotels within walking distance of Lake Union Park:
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown/Lake Union (5 minute walk), 925 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union (5 minute walk), 800 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
EVEN Hotel Seattle Downtown – Lake Union (7 minute walk), 527 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Staybridge Suites Seattle Downtown – Lake Union (7 minute walk), 1119 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
Silver Cloud Hotel – Seattle Lake Union (12 minute walk), 1150 Fairview Ave N, Seattle WA 98109
Quick tips for international teams
Seattle has a reputation for being a rainy city, and there is a chance that it will rain, even in June! There is a 28% chance of rain throughout the month of June, and we will happily paddle in it! The average temperature if 61’F (16’C), ranging from a low of 52’F (11’C) to a high of 70’F (21’C). If you are able to spend a few extra days in our beautiful city, we recommend:
The Museum of History And Industry (MOHAI) and the Center For Wooden Boats are also at Lake Union Park
The Seattle Space Needle
The Chihuly Garden and Glass
Pike Place Market
Museum of Pop Culture
The Seattle Aquarium (recently renovated in 2024)