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Walk to It!
These are all places we love, and recommend, near our home.
Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave SDelicious wood fired pizza, beautiful space and friendly staff.
Perihelion Brewery
2800 16th Ave SLocal brewery with outdoor fireplaces.
Grab a cup of coffee and a delicious pastry on your way to and from light rail.
69 locals recommend
Fresh Flours Beacon Hill
1624 S McClellan StGrab a cup of coffee and a delicious pastry on your way to and from light rail.
Musang
2524 Beacon Ave SDelicious, upscale Filipino fusion with great vegetarian options.
Grab a cup of coffee here on a walk to Jefferson Park. Say hello to Mark, the best barista in the world!
72 locals recommend
Victrola Coffee Roasters
3215 Beacon Ave SGrab a cup of coffee here on a walk to Jefferson Park. Say hello to Mark, the best barista in the world!
Mediterranean inspired food cooked over a wood fire, fresh and flavorful. Be sure to try their unique soft serve flavors.
65 locals recommend
Homer
3013 Beacon Ave SMediterranean inspired food cooked over a wood fire, fresh and flavorful. Be sure to try their unique soft serve flavors.
Comfort food with ample vegan options. Their Food Forest cocktail is my favorite.
90 locals recommend
Oak
3019 Beacon Ave SComfort food with ample vegan options. Their Food Forest cocktail is my favorite.
There's something for everyone at historic Jefferson Park, with its Olmstead inspired paths, unparalleled views and outdoor fun galore (picnic shelters, a playground, splash pad, skate park, tennis and basketball courts, a golf course, driving range and lawn bowling right next door)
101 locals recommend
Jefferson Park
3801 Beacon Ave SThere's something for everyone at historic Jefferson Park, with its Olmstead inspired paths, unparalleled views and outdoor fun galore (picnic shelters, a playground, splash pad, skate park, tennis and basketball courts, a golf course, driving range and lawn bowling right next door)
The Station
1600 S Roberto Maestas Festival StCommunity, coffee and sandwiches.
Hilltop Red Apple
2701 Beacon Ave SFriendly, local grocery store.
From the owners of Homer, a casual spot featuring soft-serve ice cream, sandwiches & creative cocktails, plus a patio.
26 locals recommend
Milk Drunk
2805 Beacon Ave SFrom the owners of Homer, a casual spot featuring soft-serve ice cream, sandwiches & creative cocktails, plus a patio.
Bakery specializing in sweet & savory Filipino goods, from donuts & breads to ube cake.
26 locals recommend
Despi Delite Bakery
2701 15th Ave SBakery specializing in sweet & savory Filipino goods, from donuts & breads to ube cake.
El Quetzal
3211 Beacon Ave SMexican eatery with bar.
Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway ELocal tacqueria chain.
Cloud Cafe
Pho, Boba and more. Friendly and bright space.
Take in the views of the city, Elliot Bay and the Olympics. Just a block away.
6 locals recommend
Twelfth Avenue South Viewpoint
2821 12th Ave STake in the views of the city, Elliot Bay and the Olympics. Just a block away.
Recently reopened, they have a friendly staff, great location and beautiful space.
49 locals recommend
Baja Bistro
2710 Beacon Ave SRecently reopened, they have a friendly staff, great location and beautiful space.
The Coupe & Flute
They specialize in sparkling wine.
Niko's Gyros Beacon Hill
1636 S McClellan StGrab and go lunch goodness.
Tenoch Mexican Grill
Carnitas Michoacan
2500 Beacon Ave STacos!
Popular Sights
Some great places to visit throughout Seattle.
Art blends with nature, providing an excellent outdoor adventure on the waterfront.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveArt blends with nature, providing an excellent outdoor adventure on the waterfront.
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveIconic.
if you have a friend who works for Amazon, you can get in anytime but they have to be there. Otherwise, take a tour every other Saturday.
212 locals recommend
Amazon Spheres
2111 7th Aveif you have a friend who works for Amazon, you can get in anytime but they have to be there. Otherwise, take a tour every other Saturday.
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthDrive by, take a photo.
Watch boats pass through, walk across the locks, view the salmon climbing the ladder from June-October.
65 locals recommend
Ballard Locks Fish Ladder
2930 W Commodore WayWatch boats pass through, walk across the locks, view the salmon climbing the ladder from June-October.
There's so much to see here: form the Space Needle, the fountain, Center House, an amazing playground, KEXP headquarters, the Chihuly Museum, to the Seattle Children’s Theater and so much more.
Pair it with a trip to the Science Center.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StThere's so much to see here: form the Space Needle, the fountain, Center House, an amazing playground, KEXP headquarters, the Chihuly Museum, to the Seattle Children’s Theater and so much more.
Pair it with a trip to the Science Center.
Downtown / South Seattle Neighborhoods
Columbia City
Georgetown
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S
Pioneer Square
Museums
Seattle has some great museums and educational sites all over the city! There's something for everyone.
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NSeattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StThe Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SPacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NFun for the whole family.
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NFrye Art Museum
704 Terry AveThe Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StBurke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NEHenry Art Gallery
Northeast 41st StreetWoodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NParks
A park on Lake Union, located on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant. It has a playground, kite hill and with great views of the city.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayA park on Lake Union, located on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant. It has a playground, kite hill and with great views of the city.
Be sure to check out the conservatory and explore the Dahlia garden if you're here at the end of the summer. You can also visit the Seattle Asian Art Museum that housed in the park.
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EBe sure to check out the conservatory and explore the Dahlia garden if you're here at the end of the summer. You can also visit the Seattle Asian Art Museum that housed in the park.
Alki Beach
Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave SWashington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr ETraveler advice
Don't miss
Seasonal Activities
March/April: Cherry Blossoms, University of Washington Quad
April: Skagit Tulip Festival
Late Spring & Summer: White water rafting
Summer: Whale watching / Paragliding at Poo Poo Point
Winter Sports: Snoqualmie/Stevens/Crystal Mountains