The Area and Directions

Driving Directions
Chittenden House B & B, 5649 47th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136 - 2nd house on the left (green and white house)

From Northbound Interstate 5, take the West Seattle Br/Columbia Way exit #163. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp.  Merge onto West Seattle Bridge.  Go all the way across the bridge and follow Fauntleroy Way SW to SW Alaska St (stay in one of the right-hand lanes).  Turn RIGHT onto SW Alaska St.  Turn LEFT at the light on California Ave SW. Continue South to SW Juneau St. Turn RIGHT. Continue west toward Puget Sound for four blocks to 47th Ave SW. Turn RIGHT.

From Southboing I-5, take West Seattle Br/Columbia Way exit #163.  Keep RIGHT and merge onto the West Seattle Bridge.  Follow the directions as outlined above.

 Local Attractions
Very few places in the world offer the diversity found in Washington State. There is also a lot to experience while in Seattle, Washington. Some potential activities include canoeing, kayaking, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, sailing, shopping, and mountain biking. Bicycle and roller blade rentals are available at Alki Point in West Seattle. You can also go walk or dive at one of the nearby beach areas. Enjoy a day trip to spectacular Mount Rainier or to nearby ocean beaches. Take a day hike on some of the most famous Puget Sound hiking trails.  Drive to one of the nearby ski areas and take in the activies on the slopes.  Visit Snoqualmie Falls or shop at the Factory Outlet Mall in North Bend.  Visit the tulip fields in LaConner, the lavender fields in Sequim, or take in the elaborate victorian housing still beautifully maintained in Port Townsend.

Other endless possibilities in the Seattle area include: Dinner atop the Space Needle; shopping at Pike Place Market and the Seattle waterfront. Visit Seattle Center, take the Victoria Clipper to Victoria Canada, experience an Island Ferry boat ride, take in a sporting event at Safeco field (Seattle Mariner's Baseball team), or Qwest Field (home of the Seattle Seahawks & Seattle Sounders FC (soccer)), sail on Argosy Cruises and experience a Puget Sound Harbor tour, visit the Seattle International District, the University of Washington, the Seattle Art Museum, Experience Music Project, the Museum of Flight at Boeing field, the Woodland Park Zoo, or the Seattle Aquarium.  Visit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and see boats go from freshwater to saltwater in minutes or watch the salmon climb the fish ladder (season permitting); enjoy one of the nearby parks or take in one of the local wineries, breweries or coffee houses.