Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
Pike Place Fish Market
86 Pike PlSeattle's iconic fish market.
Incredible view overlooking Seattle's skyline. We recommend going after dark to see the city all lit up.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrIncredible view overlooking Seattle's skyline. We recommend going after dark to see the city all lit up.
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthSeattle's troll under the bridge.
Arts & Culture
Find the Space Needle, Chihuly Gardens and Glass, EMP, and Monorail.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StFind the Space Needle, Chihuly Gardens and Glass, EMP, and Monorail.
Incredible architecture. You can easily spend a few hours here if you need to get out of the rain.
220 locals recommend
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveIncredible architecture. You can easily spend a few hours here if you need to get out of the rain.
Essentials
QFC
1401 BroadwayGrocery store.
Parks & Nature
A must see during your stay. Hike on trails through forest areas and open spaces. There's even a walkable beach with a lighthouse.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdA must see during your stay. Hike on trails through forest areas and open spaces. There's even a walkable beach with a lighthouse.
Watch as the boats come in from Puget Sound into fresh water.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StWatch as the boats come in from Puget Sound into fresh water.
Gorgious views of Lake Union and downtown. Its the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant which is fun to see and walk around as well.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGorgious views of Lake Union and downtown. Its the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant which is fun to see and walk around as well.
This is about a 15 minute walk from our house and offers stunning views of the Space Needle, Downtown, and the south. Similar to Kerry Park without being over crowded.
54 locals recommend
Ella Bailey Park
2601 W Smith StThis is about a 15 minute walk from our house and offers stunning views of the Space Needle, Downtown, and the south. Similar to Kerry Park without being over crowded.
Food Scene
Mulleady's Irish Pub
3055 21st Ave WLocal Irish pub. Excellent happy hour.
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWA local favorite. Excellent Mexican food.
Stoneburner
5214 Ballard Ave NWOne of the best pizza restaurants in Seattle.
Go for a casual stroll around Green Lake Park and then stop by Bongos for a feast of authentic Carribean food for lunch or dinner. Their outdoor seating includes sand, a firepit, and tiki bar. This is, by far, our favorite restaurant in Seattle.
Try ordering the Desi sandwich or the West Indies plate for a gluten free option.
74 locals recommend
Bongos
6501 Aurora Ave NGo for a casual stroll around Green Lake Park and then stop by Bongos for a feast of authentic Carribean food for lunch or dinner. Their outdoor seating includes sand, a firepit, and tiki bar. This is, by far, our favorite restaurant in Seattle.
Try ordering the Desi sandwich or the West Indies plate for a gluten free option.
This is a hidden gem of Magnolia with great views of the sound with food/drinks.
20 locals recommend
Maggie Bluffs
2601 W Marina PlThis is a hidden gem of Magnolia with great views of the sound with food/drinks.
This Starbucks is located on the 40th floor of the Columbia Tower. Grab a drink and gander at the incredible views overlooking the city and Puget Sound.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlThis Starbucks is located on the 40th floor of the Columbia Tower. Grab a drink and gander at the incredible views overlooking the city and Puget Sound.
Grab some ice cream and then walk to Kerry Park for stunning views of downtown. They offer delicious ice creams with some interesting seasonal flavors to try.
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StGrab some ice cream and then walk to Kerry Park for stunning views of downtown. They offer delicious ice creams with some interesting seasonal flavors to try.
Molten chocolate. Homemade ice cream. Need we say more? So rich and delicious. If you don't have much of a sweet tooth, try sharing a cake between two or three people.
98 locals recommend
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWMolten chocolate. Homemade ice cream. Need we say more? So rich and delicious. If you don't have much of a sweet tooth, try sharing a cake between two or three people.
One of our absolute favorite restaurants in Seattle. It would be a shame if you visit and didn't check out this dim sum restaurant. Try to go in non-peak hours because lines can get long. You may have to wait up to two hours, but there are plenty of shops to look at while you wait. Trust us, this is is a must for your trip!
205 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StOne of our absolute favorite restaurants in Seattle. It would be a shame if you visit and didn't check out this dim sum restaurant. Try to go in non-peak hours because lines can get long. You may have to wait up to two hours, but there are plenty of shops to look at while you wait. Trust us, this is is a must for your trip!
Biscuits in the mornings and for lunch, pizza for lunch and dinner. This is one of our favorite pizza places in Seattle offering unique flavors and delicious cocktails. Go during happy hour 4-6pm for $6 pizzas and featured cocktails.
41 locals recommend
Serious Pie & Biscuit
401 Westlake Ave NBiscuits in the mornings and for lunch, pizza for lunch and dinner. This is one of our favorite pizza places in Seattle offering unique flavors and delicious cocktails. Go during happy hour 4-6pm for $6 pizzas and featured cocktails.
Half price happy hour food, cheap drinks, and great location makes this place great.
104 locals recommend
List Restaurant
2226 1st AveHalf price happy hour food, cheap drinks, and great location makes this place great.
This is one of our favorite restaurants no matter the time of day - brunch, dinner, happy hour, etc. They offer locally sourced food and delicious flavors.
83 locals recommend
Local 360
2234 1st AveThis is one of our favorite restaurants no matter the time of day - brunch, dinner, happy hour, etc. They offer locally sourced food and delicious flavors.
One of the top-rated bakery's in Seattle. Delicious pastries and brunch menu items.
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveOne of the top-rated bakery's in Seattle. Delicious pastries and brunch menu items.
This is a local coffee chain that have perfected their art of making coffee. Its quite a fun process to watch. Try an americano or cappuccino. Note: no milk alternatives.
45 locals recommend
Storyville Coffee Pike Place
This is a local coffee chain that have perfected their art of making coffee. Its quite a fun process to watch. Try an americano or cappuccino. Note: no milk alternatives.
Its fun to see the science behind how Starbucks makes their coffee. The quality of the coffee here is even better than their normal restaurants. Try talking to employees about the craft as they are happy to share their knowledge. They also offer pour over coffee not available at other locations.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StIts fun to see the science behind how Starbucks makes their coffee. The quality of the coffee here is even better than their normal restaurants. Try talking to employees about the craft as they are happy to share their knowledge. They also offer pour over coffee not available at other locations.
Hip restaurant with stylish decor & organic focus serving handcrafted, farm-to-fork dishes.
31 locals recommend
Eve Fremont
704 N 34th StHip restaurant with stylish decor & organic focus serving handcrafted, farm-to-fork dishes.
Everything Else
22nd Ave W & W Bertona St station
Catch the 31 or 33 bus towards Fremont and Ballard.
Fremont has a Sunday market with food trucks that runs year round. Loads of art, vendors, and food. While you're in Fremont, check out the Fremont Troll as well!
134 locals recommend
Fremont Sunday Street Market
3401 Evanston Ave NFremont has a Sunday market with food trucks that runs year round. Loads of art, vendors, and food. While you're in Fremont, check out the Fremont Troll as well!
This is a beautiful park to walk around, people watch, and sit by the beach with a picnic.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWThis is a beautiful park to walk around, people watch, and sit by the beach with a picnic.
This is a free park with artistic sculptures and beautiful views of the sound.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveThis is a free park with artistic sculptures and beautiful views of the sound.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip and chill lounge with unique mixed drinks. This is our go-to bar for happy hour.
67 locals recommend
Percy's & Co. Seattle
5233 Ballard Ave NWHip and chill lounge with unique mixed drinks. This is our go-to bar for happy hour.