pier 66 question

[Kwenz]

We are docking at pier 66 in Seattle. Does any one know if either Pike's Place or the Space Needle is within walking distance?

[Urban trekker]

Yes both are within walking distance but it is fairly steep climb to both attractions - the Market is only a few blocks from Pier 66 and there is an elevator that will take you up if you don't want to climb the stairs.

 

It is quite a bit further to the Space Needle but doable - some of the Seattle crowd can give you more precise distances etc.

 

The attached image will show the Space Needle from onboard the Pearl last Sept.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[skankycat]

We are docking at pier 66 in Seattle. Does any one know if either Pike's Place or the Space Needle is within walking distance?

 

Isn't there a free bus outside? We were there in May and I thought the free bus was right outside. It does a loop of downtown.

 

Was I dreaming? :confused:

[harryfat1]

Isn't there a free bus outside? We were there in May and I thought the free bus was right outside. It does a loop of downtown.

 

Was I dreaming? :confused:

 

No, you are not dreaming.

 

Free bus ride within downtown Seattle between 6 AM to 7 PM.

 

http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/ridefree.html

 

And this map will show what area is within the zone.

 

http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/area_maps/m_seattle-rfa.html

 

Space Needle is not within the zone. So you either need to pay for the bus fare to get there or walk over few blocks to ride the monorail.

[Kwenz]

Thanks to all.