Guidebook for Seattle
Entertainment & Activities
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NSeattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas StGreat for kids 2-10
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NGreat for kids 3-12
Sightseeing
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthParks & Nature
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWBallard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th St
Green Lake
Great walking/running/biking trail, several beaches, people watching
Northacres Park
12718 1st Ave NESweet splash park
Matthews Beach Park
5100 NE 93rd StProbably the best lake access for families with kids.
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayOur favorite views of the city
Alki Beach
On a sunny day, you'd swear you're in San Diego.
A true civic treasure. This bike trail will take you all the way from Ballard to Red Hook Brewery.
233 locals recommend
Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailA true civic treasure. This bike trail will take you all the way from Ballard to Red Hook Brewery.
Food Scene
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NUn Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWThe original Paseo
Bongos
6501 Aurora Ave NPerfect for a sunny day
el camion
5314 15th Avenue NorthwestSit-down version of the truck
Gorditos
213 N 85th StRamen Man
1616 N 45th StMr. Gyros
5522 20th Ave NWRed Mill Burgers
312 N 67th StBluebird Ice Cream
3515 Fremont Ave NMolly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StBest place to get a great cup of coffee and relax, even have parking
41 locals recommend
Vif Wine|Coffee
4401 Fremont Ave NBest place to get a great cup of coffee and relax, even have parking
Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting
1005 E Pike StMorsel
5000 University Way NEGreat biscuits
Sunlight Cafe
6404 9th Ave NEYou'd never guess it was vegetarian
El Legendario Mexican Restaurant
4705 Aurora Ave NLiterally across street and not half bad.
Zeeks Pizza
6459 California Ave SWGo-to delivery pizza spot
Grateful Bread
7001 35th Ave NEThe. Best. Bagels. In. Town.
Frēlard Pizza Company
4010 Leary Way NWWon't quite deliver here, but worth picking up.
Quality Mexican food and they rent kayaks to ride around Lake Union.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StQuality Mexican food and they rent kayaks to ride around Lake Union.
Hawaiian/Korean/Mexican fusion. One of our favorite places to eat. Take the bus downtown and hop the water taxi. Amazing views of the Puget Sound and city.
232 locals recommend
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWHawaiian/Korean/Mexican fusion. One of our favorite places to eat. Take the bus downtown and hop the water taxi. Amazing views of the Puget Sound and city.
It's expensive, but the breakfast buffet is totally worth it if you're doing a special event.
207 locals recommend
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWIt's expensive, but the breakfast buffet is totally worth it if you're doing a special event.
If you want to treat yourself, this is the place to go. Decent happy hour if you're looking to save some money. But I'd suggest making reservations about an hour before sunset so you can experience the view during day and night.
129 locals recommend
Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave NIf you want to treat yourself, this is the place to go. Decent happy hour if you're looking to save some money. But I'd suggest making reservations about an hour before sunset so you can experience the view during day and night.
The Monkey Bridge
1723 NW Market StReally good Vietnamese food. Definitely try the pho.
Little Uncle
1523 E Madison StProbably the best Thai food in the city.
Kraken Congee
88 Yesler WayAsian fusion at a good price.
Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWHot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWGet there early because the lines get long for this cheap, but awesome sushi joint.
88 locals recommend
Musashi's
1400 N 45th StGet there early because the lines get long for this cheap, but awesome sushi joint.
Quite possibly the best breakfast in Ballard, which is really saying something.
19 locals recommend
Porkchop & Co.
5451 Leary Ave NWQuite possibly the best breakfast in Ballard, which is really saying something.
Certainly not the most impressive place when you see it, but they've got great burgers -- some of our favorite in town -- at a good price. They also have wonderful shakes.
Dan's Kitchen
6552 15th Ave NECertainly not the most impressive place when you see it, but they've got great burgers -- some of our favorite in town -- at a good price. They also have wonderful shakes.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th StQFC
1401 BroadwayTrader Joe's
1700 E Madison StMarketime Foods
4416 Fremont Ave NNot the cheapest, but the closest.
Drinks & Nightlife
Probably our favorite brewery. Their urban beer garden is a must visit, and it's family friendly.
277 locals recommend
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StProbably our favorite brewery. Their urban beer garden is a must visit, and it's family friendly.
Burgundian Bistro
2253 N 56th StGreat selection of beers and really good pub food.
Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd StGetting Around
G&O Family Cyclery
8558 Greenwood Ave NOur go-to bike shop, especially if you're interested in family or cargo bikes.