Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
We have a special deal with this restaurant / bar. Bring the growler supplied with you, mention Stone Home Airbnb, and get a free fill with a meal purchase, as well as 10% off your meal.
It is across the street and the food is so great.
I recommend the Alehouse Burger, The Salmon Bowl, and the Tacos.
51 locals recommend
The Barking Dog Alehouse
705 NW 70th StWe have a special deal with this restaurant / bar. Bring the growler supplied with you, mention Stone Home Airbnb, and get a free fill with a meal purchase, as well as 10% off your meal.
It is across the street and the food is so great.
I recommend the Alehouse Burger, The Salmon Bowl, and the Tacos.
The most authentic Thai place in Seattle. We've tried everything on the menu, and recommend the Mieng Kahm as a great appetizer, and for main entre try Gaeng Kua Sapparod Goong, Kua Gling, Gaeng Hung Lei, or you could go with a standard Phad Thai or Phad See Iew
53 locals recommend
Mai Thaiku
6705 Greenwood Ave NThe most authentic Thai place in Seattle. We've tried everything on the menu, and recommend the Mieng Kahm as a great appetizer, and for main entre try Gaeng Kua Sapparod Goong, Kua Gling, Gaeng Hung Lei, or you could go with a standard Phad Thai or Phad See Iew
Make it easy on yourself, and just get a wet burrito with the green sauce (if you're feeling lemony) or red sauce (if you're feeling tomato)
53 locals recommend
El Chupacabra Greenwood
6711 Greenwood Ave NMake it easy on yourself, and just get a wet burrito with the green sauce (if you're feeling lemony) or red sauce (if you're feeling tomato)
Red Mill Burgers
312 N 67th StJust great
Bluebird Ice Cream
3515 Fremont Ave NThe Blue Glass
704 NW 65th StThis place is packed constantly, for a reason.
98 locals recommend
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWThis place is packed constantly, for a reason.
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StVery close, very tasty, great for breakfast.
Famous Ice Cream store! Be prepared for long lines.
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StFamous Ice Cream store! Be prepared for long lines.
Zoëyogurt
6900 East Green Lake Way NOur favorite Froyo shop. Free samples!
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NFree chocolate samples
Shopping
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StGreat to get supplies
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StIf you need something you forgot on your trip, you can probably find it very cheap here. 5 minute walk away.
20 locals recommend
Goodwill Ballard
6400 8th Ave NWIf you need something you forgot on your trip, you can probably find it very cheap here. 5 minute walk away.
University Village
2623 NE University Village StLots of food options, and stores, like an Apple Store.
Safeway
516 1st Ave WOpen until 2AM if you need something late.
Sightseeing
Green Lake
It costs about $30 to travel to the top, but it is fun just to walk around the park below it.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StIt costs about $30 to travel to the top, but it is fun just to walk around the park below it.
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthA nice sighseeing stop, take a picture with the giant troll!
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StIf you are interested, this university has a beautiful very large campus that is fun to walk around.
329 locals recommend
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayIf you are interested, this university has a beautiful very large campus that is fun to walk around.
This is a famous street right next to the university. Lots of food options and shops to visit.
7 locals recommend
The Ave
This is a famous street right next to the university. Lots of food options and shops to visit.
Parks & Nature
If you go most evenings people will be sitting around small fires on the beach and the crowd is super friendly.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWIf you go most evenings people will be sitting around small fires on the beach and the crowd is super friendly.
Really amazing park, you could spend a full day exploring and not see it all.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdReally amazing park, you could spend a full day exploring and not see it all.
This park used to be an industrial gasification plant until it was converted to a public park. From the top of the hill you can see all of Lake Union!
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayThis park used to be an industrial gasification plant until it was converted to a public park. From the top of the hill you can see all of Lake Union!
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EWarren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NEYou can see Lake Washington from here and hike around
Alki Beach
This is a great stop if you have the time.
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EEntertainment & Activities
Thornton Place
337 NE 103rd StVery comfortable seating at this theater
This is a must hit, it is a comedy tour that educates you about the history of Seattle
285 locals recommend
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveThis is a must hit, it is a comedy tour that educates you about the history of Seattle
Add-A-Ball
315 N 36th StPinball and old school arcade
Seattle Aquarium is a Seattle staple you should not miss. We have a giant octopus!
390 locals recommend
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium is a Seattle staple you should not miss. We have a giant octopus!
This zoo is great. It should be at the top of any tourists list!
625 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NThis zoo is great. It should be at the top of any tourists list!
I highly recommend twisted flix, like the show Mystery Science theater 3000, only live.
8 locals recommend
Jet City Improv
5031 University Way NEI highly recommend twisted flix, like the show Mystery Science theater 3000, only live.
Rent a canoe in the summer and paddle around Lake Union.
44 locals recommend
University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NERent a canoe in the summer and paddle around Lake Union.
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StLearn to sail or rent a boat
Essentials
Take 5 Urban Market
6757 8th Ave NWClosest market, only a block a way.
Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SA taste of Asian food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine StDancing every night, Lindy Hop on Wed, and Sun nights.
Rock Box
1603 Nagle PlPrivate karaoke rooms, great for small groups or large.