Guidebook for Seattle
Parks & Nature
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SSnoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveGreat hiking trail down to falls.
Sunrise is spectacular, Paradise is busier, but has a great loop hike. Visit the Grover of the Patriarchs.
607 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
Sunrise is spectacular, Paradise is busier, but has a great loop hike. Visit the Grover of the Patriarchs.
This is a must see for people who love gardens any time of year. It's on Bainbridge Island.
114 locals recommend
The Bloedel Reserve
7571 NE Dolphin DrThis is a must see for people who love gardens any time of year. It's on Bainbridge Island.
Great neighborhood park for kids to burn off energy. Recently remodeled!
27 locals recommend
Mount Baker Park
2521 Lake Park Dr SGreat neighborhood park for kids to burn off energy. Recently remodeled!
Arts & Culture
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveAwesome views, outside trails, great sculpture.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StSeattle Symphony
200 University StMcCaw Hall
321 Mercer StreetSeattle Opera, Concerts
Sightseeing
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveOnly go on clear days. Otherwise expensive. Go early in summer to avoid long lines.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StOnly go on clear days. Otherwise expensive. Go early in summer to avoid long lines.
Drive up to the mountains and see the pass. Beautiful hikes, lakes, alpine views.
72 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Pass
Drive up to the mountains and see the pass. Beautiful hikes, lakes, alpine views.
Food Scene
Columbia City Bakery
4865 Rainier Ave SBoth Ways Cafe
4922 S Genesee StAwesome breakfasts and great lunches.
La Medusa
4857 Rainier Ave SFavorite Italian but slightly pricey. We love it.
Great Ethan Stowell restaurant not too far away. Great happy hour. We'll take Ethan Stowell or Renee Erickson restaurants anytime over Tom Douglas. FYI. :)
71 locals recommend
Red Cow
1423 34th AveGreat Ethan Stowell restaurant not too far away. Great happy hour. We'll take Ethan Stowell or Renee Erickson restaurants anytime over Tom Douglas. FYI. :)
Naam Thai Cuisine
1404 34th AveOur go to Thai Restaurant
Authentic Italian Pizzas and great salads. Plus, the owner is a friend. :)
128 locals recommend
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
4918 Rainier Ave SAuthentic Italian Pizzas and great salads. Plus, the owner is a friend. :)
Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave SBrunch, Brunch, Brunch.
Mioposto Pizzeria
3426 NE 55th St Neighborhood Pizza and Italian Food.
Taqueria El Asadero
3513 Rainier Ave STaco Bus! On Rainier not far away. Best in town.
My favorite seafood restaurant. Down by Pike Place Market. Not stuffy and great food.
16 locals recommend
Steelhead Diner
95 Pine StMy favorite seafood restaurant. Down by Pike Place Market. Not stuffy and great food.
Our date night fav. The greatest French Restaurant in town with amazing food, wonderful staff and guests. Fun!
100 locals recommend
Le Panier
1902 Pike PlOur date night fav. The greatest French Restaurant in town with amazing food, wonderful staff and guests. Fun!
Senor Moose Cafe
5242 Leary Avenue NorthwestBest Oaxacan Mexican food in town.
Shopping
University Village
2623 NE University Village StOutdoors, dog-friendly, great stores.
Essentials
Lots of prepared foods, natural and organic food, salad bar.
243 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StLots of prepared foods, natural and organic food, salad bar.
Safeway
2201 E Madison StDrinks & Nightlife
The Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave S