Troy's Guidebook
Food scene
Eltana’s wood fired bagels is around the corner. The bagels are made fresh daily and they have a variety of whipped cream cheeses (our favorite is honey almond). It’s a nice place to get a light breakfast, coffee and do a crossword puzzle that changes weekly.
Eltana
3920 Stone Way NorthEltana’s wood fired bagels is around the corner. The bagels are made fresh daily and they have a variety of whipped cream cheeses (our favorite is honey almond). It’s a nice place to get a light breakfast, coffee and do a crossword puzzle that changes weekly.
Aroom has fantastic and unique coffee drinks and French pastries 3 days of the week. Highly recommended.
Aroom Coffee
Aroom has fantastic and unique coffee drinks and French pastries 3 days of the week. Highly recommended.
Sea wolf bakery is a short walk away down Stone Way. The fresh baked bread is fantastic and the best are the cinnamon rolls (though pricey).
49 locals recommend
Sea Wolf Bakers
3617 Stone Way NSea wolf bakery is a short walk away down Stone Way. The fresh baked bread is fantastic and the best are the cinnamon rolls (though pricey).
The Whale Wins is a restaurant down Stone Way. The food and cocktails are great and make for a nice date night.
107 locals recommend
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way NThe Whale Wins is a restaurant down Stone Way. The food and cocktails are great and make for a nice date night.
Ivar’s Fish House is a short drive away on North Lake Union with fantastic views of the Seattle skyline across the lake. The seafood is perhaps the best in Seattle.
50 locals recommend
Ivar's Salmon House
401 NE Northlake WayIvar’s Fish House is a short drive away on North Lake Union with fantastic views of the Seattle skyline across the lake. The seafood is perhaps the best in Seattle.
Right next to Whale Wins Joule is is another excellent restaurant within walking distance. Both restaurants are great, I prefer Whale Wins my wife (Suzanne) prefers Joule.
129 locals recommend
Joule
3506 Stone Way NRight next to Whale Wins Joule is is another excellent restaurant within walking distance. Both restaurants are great, I prefer Whale Wins my wife (Suzanne) prefers Joule.
Molly Moon’s is must on a hot summer day. It’s on 45th, a short drive and they have fantastic ice cream, sundaes etc. Molly’s Favorite Sundae won’t disappoint.
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StMolly Moon’s is must on a hot summer day. It’s on 45th, a short drive and they have fantastic ice cream, sundaes etc. Molly’s Favorite Sundae won’t disappoint.
Oddities
Archie McPhee is a strange novelty shop that could be good for souvenir hunting. Their rubber chickens are the best in Seattle, and I can think of no where else with better horse head masks. On the corner of Stone Way and 45th.
55 locals recommend
Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th StArchie McPhee is a strange novelty shop that could be good for souvenir hunting. Their rubber chickens are the best in Seattle, and I can think of no where else with better horse head masks. On the corner of Stone Way and 45th.
Sightseeing
Gasworks Park is perhaps Seattle's most iconic and famous parks. It's a 4-minute drive or 15-minute walk from your stay and has fantastic views of the city, and sunsets here are amazing. This is the place to be for the 4th of July. A Barge loaded with fireworks is moored in front of the park and the show is spectacular...but be aware that there will be 30,000 other people enjoying the show with you.
22 locals recommend
Gasworks Park Marina
2143 N Northlake WayGasworks Park is perhaps Seattle's most iconic and famous parks. It's a 4-minute drive or 15-minute walk from your stay and has fantastic views of the city, and sunsets here are amazing. This is the place to be for the 4th of July. A Barge loaded with fireworks is moored in front of the park and the show is spectacular...but be aware that there will be 30,000 other people enjoying the show with you.
Greenlake is our go to place for a stress relieving walk. It is a nearly 3-mile loop around this beautiful lake. There are swim docks and it's another excellent place to put a paddle board or kayak in the water. Adjacent to the park is an off-leash dog park.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
Greenlake is our go to place for a stress relieving walk. It is a nearly 3-mile loop around this beautiful lake. There are swim docks and it's another excellent place to put a paddle board or kayak in the water. Adjacent to the park is an off-leash dog park.
The famous (at least locally famous) Fremont Troll is a short walk away under the Aurora bridge. In his hand he clutches a VW beetle with California license plates.
583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthThe famous (at least locally famous) Fremont Troll is a short walk away under the Aurora bridge. In his hand he clutches a VW beetle with California license plates.
Fritz Hedges Park is one of Seattle's newest parks and is a short distance away in the University District. It is a great place to go swimming on a hot day or put a kayak in the water. If you are visiting during August, outdoor family movies are played on a big screen on Friday nights.
Fritz Hedges Waterway Park
1117 NE Boat StFritz Hedges Park is one of Seattle's newest parks and is a short distance away in the University District. It is a great place to go swimming on a hot day or put a kayak in the water. If you are visiting during August, outdoor family movies are played on a big screen on Friday nights.
Berlin Wall Display
Near the Fremont Troll and Statue of Lenin is a piece of history.
This oddity is in the neighboring neighborhood of Fremont. Found in a heap of scrap metal in Eastern Europe it is now one of Seattle's weird landmarks
65 locals recommend
Lenin Statue
3526 Fremont Pl NThis oddity is in the neighboring neighborhood of Fremont. Found in a heap of scrap metal in Eastern Europe it is now one of Seattle's weird landmarks
Dale Chihuly is a local glassblowing master from Tacoma. A museum of his work is under the space needle and is stunningly beautiful and highly recommended.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StDale Chihuly is a local glassblowing master from Tacoma. A museum of his work is under the space needle and is stunningly beautiful and highly recommended.
Seattle's most famous landmark and symbol of the city. The elevator ride to the top is spendy but worth it.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StSeattle's most famous landmark and symbol of the city. The elevator ride to the top is spendy but worth it.
The international fountain is in the Seattle Center by the Space Needle. It is a great place to take the kids on a hot day, they will not likely want to leave.
24 locals recommend
International Fountain
305 Harrison StThe international fountain is in the Seattle Center by the Space Needle. It is a great place to take the kids on a hot day, they will not likely want to leave.
On South Lake Union (other side of the lake) is the Center for Wooden Boats. Weather permitting, and during warmer months they offer free sailboat rides on Sunday mornings. Check their website for availability and up to date information.
101 locals recommend
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StOn South Lake Union (other side of the lake) is the Center for Wooden Boats. Weather permitting, and during warmer months they offer free sailboat rides on Sunday mornings. Check their website for availability and up to date information.
Pike Place Market is a necessity when visiting Seattle. Local crafts and art are here, the first Starbucks, shops with an incredible range of stuff I can't begin to describe, amazing restaurants and street food, and amazing views of the sound and Olympic mountains, and local musicians. Not to mention the Gum Wall.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AvePike Place Market is a necessity when visiting Seattle. Local crafts and art are here, the first Starbucks, shops with an incredible range of stuff I can't begin to describe, amazing restaurants and street food, and amazing views of the sound and Olympic mountains, and local musicians. Not to mention the Gum Wall.
The Great Wheel ferris wheel at the waterfront is especially beautiful at sunset, and well worth it.
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayThe Great Wheel ferris wheel at the waterfront is especially beautiful at sunset, and well worth it.
Golden Gardens beach park in Ballard is a beautiful place to watch a sunset and build a fire. If you're lucky you may see a whale.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWGolden Gardens beach park in Ballard is a beautiful place to watch a sunset and build a fire. If you're lucky you may see a whale.
If you're here during Spring, please don't miss the cherry trees blooming at the University of Washington. There's often a crowd, but there is a reason for that.
6 locals recommend
The Quad - University of Washington
Pierce LaneIf you're here during Spring, please don't miss the cherry trees blooming at the University of Washington. There's often a crowd, but there is a reason for that.
The Ballard Locks are worthwhile to see, especially when there is a run of salmon. Tens of thousands of salmon make their way through here to spawn and then die. Watch the awe-inspiring spectacle at the Ballard locks.
65 locals recommend
Ballard Locks Fish Ladder
2930 W Commodore WayThe Ballard Locks are worthwhile to see, especially when there is a run of salmon. Tens of thousands of salmon make their way through here to spawn and then die. Watch the awe-inspiring spectacle at the Ballard locks.
The Woodland Park Zoo is a short drive away and great for the kids. Check at the front gates for experiences like feeding he giraffes, rhinos, or penguins, among other fun things.
625 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NThe Woodland Park Zoo is a short drive away and great for the kids. Check at the front gates for experiences like feeding he giraffes, rhinos, or penguins, among other fun things.
Volunteer Park at the top of Capitol Hill has great views of downtown as well as the Asian Art Museum and the Conservatory which is a huge green house with beautiful displays of plants from around the world.
101 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Conservatory
1400 E Galer StVolunteer Park at the top of Capitol Hill has great views of downtown as well as the Asian Art Museum and the Conservatory which is a huge green house with beautiful displays of plants from around the world.
Kerry Park gives you the classic postcard view of Seattle. It's a romantic place to watch the sunset.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrKerry Park gives you the classic postcard view of Seattle. It's a romantic place to watch the sunset.
A great family activity that is also at the Seattle Center with the International Fountain, Chihuly Glass and Garden and Space Needle. The Pacific Science Center has great activities for kids and adults, and a huge IMAX theater among many other things. Check their website for up-to-date exhibits and activities.
271 locals recommend
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NA great family activity that is also at the Seattle Center with the International Fountain, Chihuly Glass and Garden and Space Needle. The Pacific Science Center has great activities for kids and adults, and a huge IMAX theater among many other things. Check their website for up-to-date exhibits and activities.
The MoPOP is the odd-looking building next to the Space Needle and great fun for those interested in music and pop culture.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NThe MoPOP is the odd-looking building next to the Space Needle and great fun for those interested in music and pop culture.
From the Seattle Center you can take the monorail to Westlake Center downtown where you can shop or walk to Pike Place Market or go to the Seattle Art Museum. The ride on the monorail is fun experience in itself.
22 locals recommend
Monorail / Train Terminal station
1601 5th AveFrom the Seattle Center you can take the monorail to Westlake Center downtown where you can shop or walk to Pike Place Market or go to the Seattle Art Museum. The ride on the monorail is fun experience in itself.
Seattle Chinatown-International District
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveSeattle Public Library
1000 4th AveAmazon Spheres
2111 7th AveSmith Tower
506 2nd AveArboretum
Lower Woodland Off Leash Area
There is a small dog park at Woodland Park next to Greenlake a 5-minute drive away. Drive north on Stone Way, continue onto E Greenlake Way N, turn left onto W Greenlake Way N and it is on the left.
Small dog park
1000 North 50th StreetThere is a small dog park at Woodland Park next to Greenlake a 5-minute drive away. Drive north on Stone Way, continue onto E Greenlake Way N, turn left onto W Greenlake Way N and it is on the left.
Magnuson Park is a 15-minute drive away and has a much larger dog park where your friend can play in Lake Washington.
159 locals recommend
Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NEMagnuson Park is a 15-minute drive away and has a much larger dog park where your friend can play in Lake Washington.
Cocktails
Zig Zag Cafe
1501 Western AveNear Pike Place is our favorite place for a mixed drink.
Things to do
Seattle Glassblowing Studio
2227 5th AveMuseum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NPower House
3940 Fremont Ave N