Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Redwing Cafe
9272 57th Ave SGreat hospitality, good coffee, nosh made on site.
Randy's "the museum of bite" near the Museum of Flight is an old fashioned diner with a theme. They've been in business for 32+ years. Open 24/7 with wifi and lots of airplane fun features. Great spot if your jetlag or late time job got you craving eggs or pancakes at 3 a.m.
Randy's Restaurant
Randy's "the museum of bite" near the Museum of Flight is an old fashioned diner with a theme. They've been in business for 32+ years. Open 24/7 with wifi and lots of airplane fun features. Great spot if your jetlag or late time job got you craving eggs or pancakes at 3 a.m.
Parks & Nature
Only 5-10 min. walk from our house, a landscaped haven for all who seek a bit of exercise (hike up to the top of the falls), peace of mind; most inspirational to gardeners, painters, writers.
Kubota Garden Foundation
10915 51st Ave SOnly 5-10 min. walk from our house, a landscaped haven for all who seek a bit of exercise (hike up to the top of the falls), peace of mind; most inspirational to gardeners, painters, writers.
Follow the loop around this green peninsula in Lake Washington on foot or on bicycle, or peruse trails in the mature forest on top and around the center hill. Visit Audubon Center, the pottery studio, or take a swim (life guard only at bathhouse).
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SFollow the loop around this green peninsula in Lake Washington on foot or on bicycle, or peruse trails in the mature forest on top and around the center hill. Visit Audubon Center, the pottery studio, or take a swim (life guard only at bathhouse).
Straight shot from Southend Seattle to Puget Sound via I-5 or I-405 via W-509. When craving the aroma of salty water, the view of the Olympic mountains, a stroll along the waterfront, or hike through green belt, this is where we head. If in time, you can grab a picnic place with grill for a sunset dinner spot.
93 locals recommend
Seahurst Park
1600 SW Seahurst Park RdStraight shot from Southend Seattle to Puget Sound via I-5 or I-405 via W-509. When craving the aroma of salty water, the view of the Olympic mountains, a stroll along the waterfront, or hike through green belt, this is where we head. If in time, you can grab a picnic place with grill for a sunset dinner spot.
Arts & Culture
This is where Boeing began. Great for airplane buffs of all ages as well as regular passengers. Incorporated within the glass curtained walls of the exhibition space, you'll find the original wooden Boeing office with permanent installation showing the history of the company and of flight; amazingly touching. The nice cafe with view of Boeing Field can be entered without buying ticket to the museum. Easy parking in lot.
433 locals recommend
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SThis is where Boeing began. Great for airplane buffs of all ages as well as regular passengers. Incorporated within the glass curtained walls of the exhibition space, you'll find the original wooden Boeing office with permanent installation showing the history of the company and of flight; amazingly touching. The nice cafe with view of Boeing Field can be entered without buying ticket to the museum. Easy parking in lot.
Shopping
There's no bad weather, only bad attire. It's easy to pick up some rain gear, or swim suits at Fairfield Mall or in downtown shops, but often you can find what you need at a local thrift store. And then there is the pleasure of traveling light. Drop of what you don't need and pick up what you can use.
St. Vincent de Paul
575 Rainier Ave NThere's no bad weather, only bad attire. It's easy to pick up some rain gear, or swim suits at Fairfield Mall or in downtown shops, but often you can find what you need at a local thrift store. And then there is the pleasure of traveling light. Drop of what you don't need and pick up what you can use.
Essentials
While doing your laundry enjoy an espresso drink with what some call the best donuts in town, or have a teriyaki bowl, this family owned and run joint offers it all.
12 locals recommend
King Donuts
7820 Rainier Ave SWhile doing your laundry enjoy an espresso drink with what some call the best donuts in town, or have a teriyaki bowl, this family owned and run joint offers it all.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly neighborhood pub with creative cocktail and dining menu as well as beer tasting. Welcoming to single travelers and families alike. On Saturdays live music, 1st Saturday of the month open mic, sign up at 8 p.m.
38 locals recommend
Jude's Old Town
9252 57th Ave SFriendly neighborhood pub with creative cocktail and dining menu as well as beer tasting. Welcoming to single travelers and families alike. On Saturdays live music, 1st Saturday of the month open mic, sign up at 8 p.m.
Food, drinks and music. Sometimes that's all you need, beside love.
121 locals recommend
The Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave SFood, drinks and music. Sometimes that's all you need, beside love.