Guidebook for Seattle
Parks & Nature
Iconic postcard view of Seattle. Make sure to walk west further down Highland for a great view of the cascades and the sound. Great for sunsets!
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrIconic postcard view of Seattle. Make sure to walk west further down Highland for a great view of the cascades and the sound. Great for sunsets!
Crowded on the summer weekends. Sandy beach with great views.
41 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park Road
Golden Gardens Park RoadCrowded on the summer weekends. Sandy beach with great views.
About 20min walk from the house. Walk/run around the lake, swim, rent peddle-boats, take a picnic, shop at the local PCC market, dine at restaurants, get a coffee or frozen yogurt. This is great place to get a local Settle experience.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
About 20min walk from the house. Walk/run around the lake, swim, rent peddle-boats, take a picnic, shop at the local PCC market, dine at restaurants, get a coffee or frozen yogurt. This is great place to get a local Settle experience.
Sightseeing
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveFamous Seattle waterfront market.
More than just the Space Needle. Check out the public fountain, IMAX, KEXP Studios and coffee shop (local independent radio station). Great restaurant/food court area with local foods.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StMore than just the Space Needle. Check out the public fountain, IMAX, KEXP Studios and coffee shop (local independent radio station). Great restaurant/food court area with local foods.
Sunday Market great for getting a local Seattle experience. The Ballard neighborhood also has great little shops to visit shop all days of the week.
149 locals recommend
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StSunday Market great for getting a local Seattle experience. The Ballard neighborhood also has great little shops to visit shop all days of the week.
Space Needle
400 Broad StSeattle Icon
For a fun local experience you can either walk on or drive on the ferry. Buy a roundtrip and take a ride out on the sound. It's a fun way to get out on the water and get some good shots of the City from a different perspective. Check he Washington State Ferry website for more info.
68 locals recommend
West Seattle station
801 Alaskan WayFor a fun local experience you can either walk on or drive on the ferry. Buy a roundtrip and take a ride out on the sound. It's a fun way to get out on the water and get some good shots of the City from a different perspective. Check he Washington State Ferry website for more info.
Arts & Culture
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NGreat way to learn about Seattle history.
Everything Else
Great coffee shop and hang out area. Sometimes they have live music. This independent radio station is a Seattle icon.
29 locals recommend
KEXP
472 1st Ave NGreat coffee shop and hang out area. Sometimes they have live music. This independent radio station is a Seattle icon.
Shopping
Great Sunday Market for food and shopping. This is another local Seattle experience.
134 locals recommend
Fremont Sunday Street Market
3401 Evanston Ave NGreat Sunday Market for food and shopping. This is another local Seattle experience.
Fantastic local bookstore in Capital Hill. Go here and then spend some time exploring the other shops and restaurants in the area. Parking can be tough. Uber is sometimes your best option.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveFantastic local bookstore in Capital Hill. Go here and then spend some time exploring the other shops and restaurants in the area. Parking can be tough. Uber is sometimes your best option.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fremont is great to explore during the day for fun shopping, restaurants and coffee shops. It also has a good selection of restaurants and bars for evening fun.
251 locals recommend
Fremont
Fremont is great to explore during the day for fun shopping, restaurants and coffee shops. It also has a good selection of restaurants and bars for evening fun.
Lots of restaurants, bars and live music venues. It can get kind of wild in this area later in the evening. Parking can be tough. Uber is sometimes your best option.
344 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
Lots of restaurants, bars and live music venues. It can get kind of wild in this area later in the evening. Parking can be tough. Uber is sometimes your best option.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun place to spend a few hours. Walk the waterfront before or after.
390 locals recommend
Seattle Aquarium
Fun place to spend a few hours. Walk the waterfront before or after.
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayPretty touristy but fun to do if you are in the area.
Woodland Park Zoo - Adaptations
5500 Phinney Avenue NorthA great Zoo not far from the house.