Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave SIncredible, authentic Italian food and reasonably priced!
Stumptown coffee and great artisan desserts and baked goods!
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Fresh Flours Beacon Hill
1624 S McClellan StStumptown coffee and great artisan desserts and baked goods!
Best authentic Vietnamese food/scene, trendy yet laid back space and so affordable! Open late and always great service
237 místní doporučují
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueBest authentic Vietnamese food/scene, trendy yet laid back space and so affordable! Open late and always great service
Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StDelicious Vietnamese food and tons of options to choose from!
Authentic dumplings in the heart of International District/Chinatown. Family owned restaurant!
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Ping's Dumpling House
508 S King StAuthentic dumplings in the heart of International District/Chinatown. Family owned restaurant!
Oak
3019 Beacon Ave SGreat bar/pub food and brew
Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting
1005 E Pike StOne of our favorite coffee roasters!
Victrola Coffee Roasters
310 E Pike StDelicious coffee--a must!
The anti-Starbucks :-) (although we like Starbucks too!)
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveThe anti-Starbucks :-) (although we like Starbucks too!)
One of our favorite brunch or late night joints. Incredible French food and amazing cocktails.
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Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveOne of our favorite brunch or late night joints. Incredible French food and amazing cocktails.
One of the best brunches in town and great artisan breads and baked goodies :-)
283 místní doporučují
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveOne of the best brunches in town and great artisan breads and baked goodies :-)
Popular breakfast joint that's always busy but worth the wait. Extensive local, fresh and sustainable food menu + fresh fruit and other condiment toppings bar for sweeter menu options
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Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union
391 Terry Ave NPopular breakfast joint that's always busy but worth the wait. Extensive local, fresh and sustainable food menu + fresh fruit and other condiment toppings bar for sweeter menu options
A famous Tom Douglas joint...order the Zach (biscuit) and you'll be very pleased :-). Also you get to see the baker in action live!
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Serious Pie & Biscuit
401 Westlake Ave NA famous Tom Douglas joint...order the Zach (biscuit) and you'll be very pleased :-). Also you get to see the baker in action live!
One of Seattle's top restaurants. Ask for rooftop seating during the summer!
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Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveOne of Seattle's top restaurants. Ask for rooftop seating during the summer!
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveBeautiful scene and delicious Middle Eastern cuisine
One of Seattle's most popular restaurants--delicious seafood and fish options, great cocktails and bar food and amazing views of downtown Seattle from north Lake Union shores
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayOne of Seattle's most popular restaurants--delicious seafood and fish options, great cocktails and bar food and amazing views of downtown Seattle from north Lake Union shores
Lark Restaurant
952 E Seneca StSave this one for a special occasion--a culinary experience!
One of Seattle's most popular diner! Great for brunch and breakfast
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Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StOne of Seattle's most popular diner! Great for brunch and breakfast
North of Old Ballard/Ballard's core, this is a gem of a restaurant with incredible food. Try the spelt risotto with truffle and Parmesan foam (heavenly)
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Copine
6460 24th Ave NWNorth of Old Ballard/Ballard's core, this is a gem of a restaurant with incredible food. Try the spelt risotto with truffle and Parmesan foam (heavenly)
Momiji
1522 12th AveOne of our favorite sushi joints
Make a reservation--one of Seattle's most popular sushi and Japanese restaurants and delicious and authentic beyond belief
167 místní doporučují
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveMake a reservation--one of Seattle's most popular sushi and Japanese restaurants and delicious and authentic beyond belief
Great food, drinks, baked goods and a place to hang out. Simply love this place
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Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveGreat food, drinks, baked goods and a place to hang out. Simply love this place
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWOne of Seattle's best desert shops!
Sitka and Spruce
1531 Melrose AveDelicious food and communal dining option also available!
Our favorite Pioneer Square joint. Great food and scene in a light filled, airy space.
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The London Plane
300 Occidental Ave SOur favorite Pioneer Square joint. Great food and scene in a light filled, airy space.
NIRMAL'S
106 Occidental Ave SDelicious Indian food in a very trendy setting. Highly recommended!!!
A relatively new spot that became instantly popular! Incredible Mediterranean-inspired menu from a well known local chef! A must try.
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Homer
3013 Beacon Ave SA relatively new spot that became instantly popular! Incredible Mediterranean-inspired menu from a well known local chef! A must try.
A local and popular brewery along with delicious food. If you're a fan of local beer, then this is your place!
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Perihelion Brewery
2800 16th Ave SA local and popular brewery along with delicious food. If you're a fan of local beer, then this is your place!
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing craft cocktails and drinks. Great scene, including secret access to "Needle and Thread"--speakeasy style bar
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Tavern Law
1406 12th AveAmazing craft cocktails and drinks. Great scene, including secret access to "Needle and Thread"--speakeasy style bar
The Triple Door
216 Union St Great food, drinks and music scene!
Perihelion Brewery
2800 16th Ave SOur neighborhood's very own local brewery!
Grab a drink or two and some yummy grub in a low-key Capitol Hill setting
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Sun Liquor Distillery
514 East Pike StreetGrab a drink or two and some yummy grub in a low-key Capitol Hill setting
Incredible selection of local ciders and other alcoholic beverages and a great food menu too!
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Capitol Cider
818 E Pike StIncredible selection of local ciders and other alcoholic beverages and a great food menu too!
A speakeasy...hard to find (on purpose) but worth the experience
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Knee High Stocking Co, Inc.
1356 E Olive WayA speakeasy...hard to find (on purpose) but worth the experience
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveAs the name suggests...
Good Bar
240 2nd Ave SBar and amazing food/bites. The name says it all!
One of the most beautiful winery outposts on this side of the Cascades--great selection and beautiful setting. Look out for summer concert schedule as well!
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th StOne of the most beautiful winery outposts on this side of the Cascades--great selection and beautiful setting. Look out for summer concert schedule as well!
Another gem in the heart of Woodinville winery district. A must visit!
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Columbia Winery
14030 NE 145th StAnother gem in the heart of Woodinville winery district. A must visit!
The Crocodile
2505 1st AveGreat venue to catch local and national music artists and shows.
Sightseeing
Space Needle
400 Broad StVelké kolo v Seattlu
1301 Alaskan WayYou haven't experienced Seattle without it...a classic! Tons of local shops, restaurants, and other incredible points of interest in the oldest public market in USA! Also home to the first Starbucks and the infamous Gum Wall :-)
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Tržiště Pike Place
1531 Western AveYou haven't experienced Seattle without it...a classic! Tons of local shops, restaurants, and other incredible points of interest in the oldest public market in USA! Also home to the first Starbucks and the infamous Gum Wall :-)
A must see! The densest and most eclectic neighborhood--gritty and chic, LGBTQ+ friendly, tons of bars, shops, and also a great foodie scene.
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Capitol Hill
A must see! The densest and most eclectic neighborhood--gritty and chic, LGBTQ+ friendly, tons of bars, shops, and also a great foodie scene.
Old Ballard
Great shops, restaurants, bars, music scene and character
Historic and original Seattle! Great place for tours, food, shops and coffee/hang out
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Pioneer Square
Historic and original Seattle! Great place for tours, food, shops and coffee/hang out
One of the must-see spots in Seattle...take a beautiful walk along the Elliott Bay shoreline for stunning downtown Seattle and city views on one side and the Olympic mountain range/water views around the bend. Simply picture-perfect! And some great eateries towards the end of the stretch.
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Alki Beach
One of the must-see spots in Seattle...take a beautiful walk along the Elliott Bay shoreline for stunning downtown Seattle and city views on one side and the Olympic mountain range/water views around the bend. Simply picture-perfect! And some great eateries towards the end of the stretch.
A great and fun way to see the entire city from various vantage points, learn fun facts and trivia about Seattle's past and present, all the while riding an amphibious vehicle on land and in water!
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Ride the Ducks of Seattle
400 Pine StA great and fun way to see the entire city from various vantage points, learn fun facts and trivia about Seattle's past and present, all the while riding an amphibious vehicle on land and in water!
A must see Seattle attraction--raising and lowering of the "Ballard Locks" to exchange fresh water and salt water. There's also a fish ladder (think salmon!) and it's a great spot for sunny days.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StA must see Seattle attraction--raising and lowering of the "Ballard Locks" to exchange fresh water and salt water. There's also a fish ladder (think salmon!) and it's a great spot for sunny days.
A quintessential spot in Fremont that will only take you a few minutes to see and then head to Gasworks park or to one of the many restaurants in Fremont for a bite or bars for a drink.
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Fremontský trpaslík
Troll Avenue NorthA quintessential spot in Fremont that will only take you a few minutes to see and then head to Gasworks park or to one of the many restaurants in Fremont for a bite or bars for a drink.
The oldest skyscraper in Seattle (1914) and one of the tallest west of the Mississippi when it was built! An iconic building and a true gem of a building at the edge of Pioneer Square in downtown.
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Smith Tower Observatory Bar
506 2nd AveThe oldest skyscraper in Seattle (1914) and one of the tallest west of the Mississippi when it was built! An iconic building and a true gem of a building at the edge of Pioneer Square in downtown.
On a clear day, check out stunning panoramic views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, Cascade mountains/Mt. Rainier, the Olympic mountains and much more! This is the highest point in the city in the tallest skyscraper, Columbia Center.
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Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveOn a clear day, check out stunning panoramic views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, Cascade mountains/Mt. Rainier, the Olympic mountains and much more! This is the highest point in the city in the tallest skyscraper, Columbia Center.
Arts & Culture
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StOlympijský sochařský park
2901 Western AveBest outdoor sculpture and scenic views. A must see!
Simply stunning--a must see! Indoor and outdoor sculptures made of glass by world-renowned glassblowing artist Dale Chihuly (a native of Washington State).
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Zahrada a sklo Chihulyho
305 Harrison StSimply stunning--a must see! Indoor and outdoor sculptures made of glass by world-renowned glassblowing artist Dale Chihuly (a native of Washington State).
Muzeum historie a průmyslu (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NVeřejná knihovna v Seattlu
1000 4th AveReally cool, award-winning building/architecture!
Great collection and inspiring Asian art...
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Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StGreat collection and inspiring Asian art...
Check out the Bruce Lee exhibit!
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Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StCheck out the Bruce Lee exhibit!
Paramount divadlo
911 Pine StBenaroya Hall
200 University StDivadelní ulice 5
1308 5th AvenueMuzeum letectví
9404 E Marginal Way SOne of a kind in south Seattle near Boeing Field
Muzeum populární kultury
325 5th Ave NFormerly known as the EMP (Experience Music Project)
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer StreetBurkeovo muzeum přírodní historie a kultury
4303 15th Ave NEFrye Art Museum
704 Terry AveThe Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StLakeside museum and boat rental
Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas StHands-on learning for kids 10 and under.
Great place to catch local and national theater scene, plays and the like.
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ACT Theatre
700 Union StGreat place to catch local and national theater scene, plays and the like.
Parks & Nature
Stunning water and Olympic Mountain range views...plus, right next to the Olympic Sculpture Park!
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Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan WayStunning water and Olympic Mountain range views...plus, right next to the Olympic Sculpture Park!
Seattle's most iconic tiny park with one of the best views of city Skyline and Space Needle
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Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrSeattle's most iconic tiny park with one of the best views of city Skyline and Space Needle
Park Discovery
3801 Discovery Park BlvdGreat hiking trails and access to the Puget Sound/Elliott Bay
Also has one of the best views of the city and of hydroplanes taking off/landing in Lake Union
860 místní doporučují
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayAlso has one of the best views of the city and of hydroplanes taking off/landing in Lake Union
In the Olympic National Park; stunning views of the Olympics and great for hiking and scenic camping.
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Návštěvnické centrum Hurricane Ridge
3002 Mt Angeles RdIn the Olympic National Park; stunning views of the Olympics and great for hiking and scenic camping.
Beautiful falls and just a quick drive on I-90 E. Snoqualmie Lodge has good food options as well and you're closer to Snoqualmie Pass for skiing.
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Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveBeautiful falls and just a quick drive on I-90 E. Snoqualmie Lodge has good food options as well and you're closer to Snoqualmie Pass for skiing.
A must visit to the highest mountain peak in the WA Cascades!
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Národní park Mount Rainier
A must visit to the highest mountain peak in the WA Cascades!
Water Tower
1247 15th Avenue EastGreat viewpoint within a famous Seattle park.
Popular trail for all levels and families...beautiful lake and other scenic view on top.
73 místní doporučují
Rattlesnake Lake
Popular trail for all levels and families...beautiful lake and other scenic view on top.
Little Si Trailhead
44030 SE Mt Si RdEasier hike than Mt. Si and very popular among locals
Historic and beautiful 20-acre Japanese-style garden. Great for peaceful walks in solitude or with friends.
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Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave SHistoric and beautiful 20-acre Japanese-style garden. Great for peaceful walks in solitude or with friends.
12-acre park at the south end of Lake Union and on the edge of downtown. Also has a model-boat pond.
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Park Lake Union
860 Terry Ave N12-acre park at the south end of Lake Union and on the edge of downtown. Also has a model-boat pond.
Panoramic views of Elliott Bay and the majestic Olympic mountain range at this seaside park. Great for picnics, BBQs and family gatherings.
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWPanoramic views of Elliott Bay and the majestic Olympic mountain range at this seaside park. Great for picnics, BBQs and family gatherings.
A great city-park with a lake in the middle (hence the name). Take a walk around the ~3-mile loop or go for a run. Tons of restaurants and coffee shops nearby as well.
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Green Lake
A great city-park with a lake in the middle (hence the name). Take a walk around the ~3-mile loop or go for a run. Tons of restaurants and coffee shops nearby as well.
Essentials
Hilltop Red Apple
2701 Beacon Ave SVery close to our home...walking distance
QFC
1401 BroadwayFor greater variety and options
Bartell Drugs
1407 BroadwayOur local drug store
Getting Around
Our very own Link Light Rail station...7-8 blocks south of our home
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Beacon Hill Station
Our very own Link Light Rail station...7-8 blocks south of our home