Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthMakes a great selfie.
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrYou get another great selfie.
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayCommanding views of city and Elliot Bay
Seattle's equivalent to the Empire State Building. Climb and take photos!
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StSeattle's equivalent to the Empire State Building. Climb and take photos!
Where else are you going to see fish mongers throw fish while shopping?
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveWhere else are you going to see fish mongers throw fish while shopping?
Stroll the Ballard canal and watch boats go up and down the locks. During salmon season, they're running! We like to get fish and chips before entering the locks. Sundays in the summer are fun as you watch boats TRYING to manouver in the locks.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StStroll the Ballard canal and watch boats go up and down the locks. During salmon season, they're running! We like to get fish and chips before entering the locks. Sundays in the summer are fun as you watch boats TRYING to manouver in the locks.
Ride the Ducks of Seattle
400 Pine StFamous duck tour boat; get a city tour
Beach town feel of Seattle...fun shops and restaurants and of course, the beach! Kayak rentals are available here
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
Beach town feel of Seattle...fun shops and restaurants and of course, the beach! Kayak rentals are available here
Parks & Nature
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayFun picnicking!
You can spend the whole day there drinking in the sights and sounds of the natural beauty of the Puget Sound and the PacNW
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdYou can spend the whole day there drinking in the sights and sounds of the natural beauty of the Puget Sound and the PacNW
Arboretum, Japanese garden and canoe rentals
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EArboretum, Japanese garden and canoe rentals
Lucky people get to live here. A fun day trip. Take West Seattle ferry, cars allowed.
57 locals recommend
Vashon Island
Lucky people get to live here. A fun day trip. Take West Seattle ferry, cars allowed.
Hotel and waterfall of TV show 'Twin Peaks'. Trails, restaurant and if warm weather, enjoy the cool river water with a swim
505 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveHotel and waterfall of TV show 'Twin Peaks'. Trails, restaurant and if warm weather, enjoy the cool river water with a swim
Food Scene
They have so many great Japanese food options besides sushi. Oh and the sushi and sashimi is amazing!
15 locals recommend
Chiso Sushi & Izakaya
3520 Fremont Ave NThey have so many great Japanese food options besides sushi. Oh and the sushi and sashimi is amazing!
You get an amazing view of the Sound while enjoying PacNW amazing seafood fare. Oysters and dungeness crab abound!
188 locals recommend
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWYou get an amazing view of the Sound while enjoying PacNW amazing seafood fare. Oysters and dungeness crab abound!
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveIt's a great way to start the day
Hilltop Ale House
2129 Queen Anne Ave NTry lots of beers and healthy, tasty pub fare
Good micro beer, fun Ballard scene and sometimes they show outdoor movies in their courtyard
58 locals recommend
Peddler Brewing Company
1514 NW Leary WayGood micro beer, fun Ballard scene and sometimes they show outdoor movies in their courtyard
Maximilien Restaurant
81A Pike StReally good French food in iconic Pike's Place Market
Make a reservation but enjoy the bounty of all that PacNW has to offer for brunch! It's the most amazing brunch you'll ever have
207 locals recommend
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWMake a reservation but enjoy the bounty of all that PacNW has to offer for brunch! It's the most amazing brunch you'll ever have
If you want a high-end, farm to table, organic restaurant experience, make reservations here. Amazing meals!
27 locals recommend
The Herbfarm
14590 NE 145th StIf you want a high-end, farm to table, organic restaurant experience, make reservations here. Amazing meals!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great music acts and right in the heart of the Pike's Place neighborhood
95 locals recommend
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AveGreat music acts and right in the heart of the Pike's Place neighborhood
Check out upcoming shows online at The Stranger (eZine) and buy some tickets for rock shows
72 locals recommend
The Showbox
1426 1st AveCheck out upcoming shows online at The Stranger (eZine) and buy some tickets for rock shows
A classic blue collar Seattle throwback club with bar and live acts; get a taste of good local Seattle music in Ballard
68 locals recommend
The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NorthwestA classic blue collar Seattle throwback club with bar and live acts; get a taste of good local Seattle music in Ballard
Another classic Seattle bar in Ballard, often times have live music there as well
45 locals recommend
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NWAnother classic Seattle bar in Ballard, often times have live music there as well
Guaranteed some good quality music acts from local Seattle artists and visiting acts; in the heart of Ballard
165 locals recommend
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWGuaranteed some good quality music acts from local Seattle artists and visiting acts; in the heart of Ballard
Getting Around
Connect to monorail, lightrail, buses here; closest station to light rail from house. Take lightrail up to University District, Seattle airport or Amtrak station (International District stop)
190 locals recommend
Westlake Center
Pine StreetConnect to monorail, lightrail, buses here; closest station to light rail from house. Take lightrail up to University District, Seattle airport or Amtrak station (International District stop)
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveFood bar, pizza bar and grocery store!
Shopping
Les Amis
3420 Evanston Ave NHigh quality textile and unique women's boutique. True PacNW style
Horseshoe
5344 Ballard Ave NWSweet clothes!