Seattle's lively South Lake Union neighborhood

Get away without going away. Here are prices* for a special night for two on the town — with a sleepover.

Your room: The Silver Cloud Inn in the heart of Seattle's lively South Lake Union neighborhood, two miles from downtown via the new South Lake Union Streetcar (www.seattlestreetcar.org). Doubles start at $179 (Internet special) for an August Saturday night stay. 1150 Fairview Ave. N.; www.silvercloud.com or 206-447-9500.

Dinner: Dockside on the deck at the BluWater Bistro. Ceviche bowl to share, roll-your-own mahi-mahi tacos, two glasses of pinot grigio, $58.90. 1001 Fairview Ave. N.; http://bluwater.ipower.com or 206-447-0769.

Breakfast: Comes with the room, but work up an appetite for a late morning brunch with a walk to REI's flagship store, 222 Yale Ave. N., for some shopping and a stop at the Southlake Grill. Outdoor seating on nice days. Veggie frittata, shrimp and crab omelet and two mimosas: $26. 1253 Thomas St., across from REI; www.southlakegrill.com or 206-621-1090.

Before checkout: Rent a kayak ($18 an hour for doubles) and paddle around the lake. Rentals at Moss Bay Rowing Club, 1001 Fairview Ave. N. (just outside BluWater Bistro); 206-682-2031 or www.mossbay.net.

The damage: $282 + taxes and tips.

— Carol Pucci, Seattle Times travel writer

*Prices may vary by date of stay and date booked. These are current prices found on the Web, by phone or in a recent visit.