Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlSeattle- home of the ubiquitous Starbucks!
Great, old-school diner in Wedgwood! Affordable and tasty breakfast options.
10 locals recommend
Wedgwood Broiler
8230 35th Ave NEGreat, old-school diner in Wedgwood! Affordable and tasty breakfast options.
Very Seattle coffeehouse- good cup of joe and nice atmosphere!
14 locals recommend
Van Gogh Coffeehouse
8210 35th Ave NEVery Seattle coffeehouse- good cup of joe and nice atmosphere!
A Seattle based gourmet donut shop! Very cool atmosphere with lots of bookshelves filled with old books.
257 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EA Seattle based gourmet donut shop! Very cool atmosphere with lots of bookshelves filled with old books.
Bakery with local sustainable and organic products and cozzy casual dining.
46 locals recommend
Grateful Bread
7001 35th Ave NEBakery with local sustainable and organic products and cozzy casual dining.
Eva Restaurant & Wine Bar
2227 N 56th StCrepes and wine, need I say more?
Mediterranean food in Ravenna. Plenty of vegetarian options and Lebanese cuisine.
9 locals recommend
Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine
2255 NE 65th StMediterranean food in Ravenna. Plenty of vegetarian options and Lebanese cuisine.
Zeeks Pizza
6459 California Ave SWLocal pizza parlor!
Everything Else
Northeast Branch - The Seattle Public Library
6801 35th Ave NESeattle is a city of readers!
Awesome trail that goes all the way around Lake Washington. Good to walk/bike for a stretch as it is 55 miles around the lake!
233 locals recommend
Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailAwesome trail that goes all the way around Lake Washington. Good to walk/bike for a stretch as it is 55 miles around the lake!
After being inspired at Chihuly Gardens- learn to make your own glass art!
9 locals recommend
Seattle Glassblowing Studio
2227 5th AveAfter being inspired at Chihuly Gardens- learn to make your own glass art!
Active volcano towering over the Seattle skyline on clear days. Lots of great hiking trails
151 locals recommend
Mount Rainier
Active volcano towering over the Seattle skyline on clear days. Lots of great hiking trails
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SGo Seahawks! And Sounders!
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave SGo Mariners!
Go on Thursdays for free admission! Great for aviation lovers
433 locals recommend
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SGo on Thursdays for free admission! Great for aviation lovers
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave E$4 to enjoy beautiful plants & flowers.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
319 2nd Ave Sfor history buffs!
LOCATED JUST 25 MILES NORTH OF SEATTLE, the Boeing Tour is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to view 747, 777, and 787 jets being assembled on the Everett production line before they take to the sky.
137 locals recommend
Boeing Future of Flight Museum
8415 Paine Field BlvdLOCATED JUST 25 MILES NORTH OF SEATTLE, the Boeing Tour is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to view 747, 777, and 787 jets being assembled on the Everett production line before they take to the sky.
If you're heading up to Victoria BC, definitely check out these extraordinary gardens! Get some maple syrup in Canada, eh.
388 locals recommend
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveIf you're heading up to Victoria BC, definitely check out these extraordinary gardens! Get some maple syrup in Canada, eh.
Essentials
Safeway
2201 E Madison StGrocery store within walking distance.
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th StWhole Foods!
Rising Sun Produce
6329 15th Ave NEExcellent spot for produce
Sightseeing
Beautiful lake about 3/4 mile away. Great for walking and people-watching.
148 locals recommend
Green Lake
Beautiful lake about 3/4 mile away. Great for walking and people-watching.
Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NEGreat park next to Lake Washington!
Really nice outdoor space and park with amazing views of South Lake Union and the city skyline
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayReally nice outdoor space and park with amazing views of South Lake Union and the city skyline
Free boat rides at Lake Union on Sundays! Go early to register.
101 locals recommend
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StFree boat rides at Lake Union on Sundays! Go early to register.
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NESmall museum at UW Seattle campus
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr Elovely arboretum
Washington based winery. Good for tours and tasting. Other nice wineries in the area. Really beautiful countryside just outside of Seattle
198 locals recommend
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th StWashington based winery. Good for tours and tasting. Other nice wineries in the area. Really beautiful countryside just outside of Seattle
Snoqualmie Falls is one of Washington state’s most popular scenic attractions. t the falls, you will find a two-acre park, gift shop, observation deck, the Salish Lodge and the famous 270 ft waterfall
505 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveSnoqualmie Falls is one of Washington state’s most popular scenic attractions. t the falls, you will find a two-acre park, gift shop, observation deck, the Salish Lodge and the famous 270 ft waterfall
Local brewer- across from Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
41 locals recommend
Redhook Brewery Woodinville
14300 Northeast 145th StreetLocal brewer- across from Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Quintessential Seattle. Year round farmers market- lots of local flair!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveQuintessential Seattle. Year round farmers market- lots of local flair!
Tallest building in Seattle- sweeping, panoramic views of the city and Puget Sound. Go up here instead of the Space needle- less expensive and better views.
34 locals recommend
Columbia Center
701 5th AveTallest building in Seattle- sweeping, panoramic views of the city and Puget Sound. Go up here instead of the Space needle- less expensive and better views.
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveLearn about Seattle's very interesting history.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StTry to visit on first Thursdays for free admission
Another beautiful park in Seattle with a neat lighthouse! Lots of trails and trees.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdAnother beautiful park in Seattle with a neat lighthouse! Lots of trails and trees.
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthVisit the huge troll under the bridge
There is a 16 foot (5 m) bronze sculpture of Communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin located in Fremont. Afterwards check out this cool, vibrant neighborhood.
65 locals recommend
Lenin Statue
3526 Fremont Pl NThere is a 16 foot (5 m) bronze sculpture of Communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin located in Fremont. Afterwards check out this cool, vibrant neighborhood.
All the wonderful views you've seen of the Seattle skyline- taken from this spot.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrAll the wonderful views you've seen of the Seattle skyline- taken from this spot.
Home of the Space Needle. Also, always lots of activity going on here.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StHome of the Space Needle. Also, always lots of activity going on here.
beautiful garden featuring lots of glass works by Chihuly
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison Stbeautiful garden featuring lots of glass works by Chihuly
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NExperience Music Project- fun interactive museum.
Check out the parade of sailboats, motorboats, tugs, barges & yachts passing thru. built to allow salmon to pass between fresh & salt water. Afterwards, check out Ballard, hip neighborhood in Seattle
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StCheck out the parade of sailboats, motorboats, tugs, barges & yachts passing thru. built to allow salmon to pass between fresh & salt water. Afterwards, check out Ballard, hip neighborhood in Seattle
Experience the Northwest’s tribal culture on Blake Island!
130 locals recommend
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
1101 Alaskan WayExperience the Northwest’s tribal culture on Blake Island!
Drinks & Nightlife
A cozy, timbered pub in the basement of an independent bookstore.
23 locals recommend
Cafe Arta & Pub at Third Place
6504 20th Ave NEA cozy, timbered pub in the basement of an independent bookstore.
Arts & Culture
Jet City Improv
5031 University Way NEFun night out!
Seattle Public Theater
7312 West Green Lake Dr NSmall, intimate & inexpensive live theatre
Neptune Theater
1303 NE 45th StGreat place for live music
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveGreat architecture!
Entertainment & Activities
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NAnimals! And green space