Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Great Indian food -- lunch buffet is a great deal. Try the Butter Chicken or Eggplant Bharta and don't forget the garlic Naan.
32 locals recommend
Maharaja Cuisine of India
4542 California Ave SWGreat Indian food -- lunch buffet is a great deal. Try the Butter Chicken or Eggplant Bharta and don't forget the garlic Naan.
This coffee shop is located on the ground floor of famous hotel that was at the heart of international district and Japanese community prior to WWII. The shop has a number of historical photos and you can view some of the items left in hotel basement storage by the many Japanese families who were forcibly relocated to internment camps during WWII.
20 locals recommend
Panama Hotel and Tea House
605 South Main StThis coffee shop is located on the ground floor of famous hotel that was at the heart of international district and Japanese community prior to WWII. The shop has a number of historical photos and you can view some of the items left in hotel basement storage by the many Japanese families who were forcibly relocated to internment camps during WWII.
Azuma Sushi
4533 California Ave SWGreat Sushi restaurant in heart of West Seattle.
Phenomenal Crepes both savory and sweet. Great for breakfast of lunch - expect a waiting line on weekend peak hours.
44 locals recommend
Hangar Cafe
6261 13th Ave SPhenomenal Crepes both savory and sweet. Great for breakfast of lunch - expect a waiting line on weekend peak hours.
Great little diner - a local hidden gem that is open for breakfast or lunch. Enjoy all-day breakfast options or great Chinese-American dishes.
10 locals recommend
Young's Restaurant
9413 16th Ave SWGreat little diner - a local hidden gem that is open for breakfast or lunch. Enjoy all-day breakfast options or great Chinese-American dishes.
My favorite Dim Sum in Seattle. You may have a wait list on weekends at peak lunchtimes -- well worth the wait!
46 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House
1212 2nd AveMy favorite Dim Sum in Seattle. You may have a wait list on weekends at peak lunchtimes -- well worth the wait!
Sightseeing
Alki Beach
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave
Space Needle
400 Broad StParks & Nature
Beautiful park with lots of walking trails. Some trails go over water to little islands on water. Also check out the gorgeous Japanese Garden.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EBeautiful park with lots of walking trails. Some trails go over water to little islands on water. Also check out the gorgeous Japanese Garden.
Shopping
This small strip mall includes the following stores and services: QFC grocery store, RITE AID drug/pharmacy, ULTRA beauty products, Marshall's clothing/department store, US Post Office, Hair and/or Nail salons, Staples office supplies, Big5 Sporting goods, a 24 hour fitness gym, Barnes and Noble bookstore, Target department store, Bed,Bath and Beyond home goods, and various fast food and restaurants. Also is a main hub/stop for various bus lines.
66 locals recommend
Westwood Village
2600 SW Barton StThis small strip mall includes the following stores and services: QFC grocery store, RITE AID drug/pharmacy, ULTRA beauty products, Marshall's clothing/department store, US Post Office, Hair and/or Nail salons, Staples office supplies, Big5 Sporting goods, a 24 hour fitness gym, Barnes and Noble bookstore, Target department store, Bed,Bath and Beyond home goods, and various fast food and restaurants. Also is a main hub/stop for various bus lines.
Entertainment & Activities
Entry cost gets you access to play all the various pinball games from every decade. Great fun for all ages as long as you don't mind a noisy environment.
57 locals recommend
Seattle Pinball Museum
508 Maynard Ave SEntry cost gets you access to play all the various pinball games from every decade. Great fun for all ages as long as you don't mind a noisy environment.
Fun way to explore Alki Beach area -- Fun family friendly activity options that can involve both adults and kids including pedal bike carts, bike and skate rentals, and more.
24 locals recommend
Wheel Fun Rentals
2530 Alki Ave SWFun way to explore Alki Beach area -- Fun family friendly activity options that can involve both adults and kids including pedal bike carts, bike and skate rentals, and more.
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NSeattle Aquarium
Admiral Theater
2343 California Ave SWArts & Culture
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StGreat exhibit accessible for all ages. Secret tip - there are a few places in the exhibits where you and your friends/family can have one of the roaming exhibit photographers take your photo in front of the exhibit for no cost. Photographer will give you a card and you redeem it at one of the special kiosks near the glass house exhibit prior to exiting.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StGreat exhibit accessible for all ages. Secret tip - there are a few places in the exhibits where you and your friends/family can have one of the roaming exhibit photographers take your photo in front of the exhibit for no cost. Photographer will give you a card and you redeem it at one of the special kiosks near the glass house exhibit prior to exiting.
Essentials
QFC
2500 SW Barton St7-Eleven
1522 E Madison StWalgreens
2400 S Jackson StWest Seattle Thriftway
4201 SW Morgan St