Maggie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This lake is a great place to get outside year-round, relatively flat and a perfect place for a run/stroll!
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
This lake is a great place to get outside year-round, relatively flat and a perfect place for a run/stroll!
Have a bonfire on the beach as you watch the sunset and appreciate the beauty of the PNW! Pro tip: Stop by Pagliacci Pizza on the way and make it a picnic :)
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWHave a bonfire on the beach as you watch the sunset and appreciate the beauty of the PNW! Pro tip: Stop by Pagliacci Pizza on the way and make it a picnic :)
Cruise to nearby Blake Island – home to the famous Tillicum Longhouse – and experience Pacific Northwest adventure, culture, and beauty with an Argosy 5-hour Blake Island Excursion. With three unique excursion options to choose from, there’s an adventure for everyone! (Opening Spring 2021)
21 locals recommend
Tillicum Village
Blake IslandCruise to nearby Blake Island – home to the famous Tillicum Longhouse – and experience Pacific Northwest adventure, culture, and beauty with an Argosy 5-hour Blake Island Excursion. With three unique excursion options to choose from, there’s an adventure for everyone! (Opening Spring 2021)
Another beach, or place to play tennis/soccer/be outdoors!
159 locals recommend
Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NEAnother beach, or place to play tennis/soccer/be outdoors!
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NHot Tub Boats
2520 Westlake Ave NYes, you read that correctly. Float around in a hot tub!
No boating license required!
51 locals recommend
The Electric Boat Company | Seattle Boat Rentals | Lake Union Electric Boat Rental
2046 Westlake Ave NNo boating license required!
Have you ever seen 10 Things I Hate About You? (Sorry, you can't actually paintball here :( )
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayHave you ever seen 10 Things I Hate About You? (Sorry, you can't actually paintball here :( )
Oh wow, the shopping! The restaurants! The hard-to-find parking! Pro tip: grab something from QFC and park in their lot rather than searching for a spot!
403 locals recommend
University Village
2623 NE University Village StOh wow, the shopping! The restaurants! The hard-to-find parking! Pro tip: grab something from QFC and park in their lot rather than searching for a spot!
One site locals love, too. So many fun stands to browse and snacks to try! Oh, and how can you leave Seattle without a picture with that iconic sign?
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveOne site locals love, too. So many fun stands to browse and snacks to try! Oh, and how can you leave Seattle without a picture with that iconic sign?
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StAre you here during Cherry Blossom season? It's a must-see!
329 locals recommend
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayAre you here during Cherry Blossom season? It's a must-see!
Little Si Trailhead
44030 SE Mt Si RdA great beginner hike!
CREATE WITHIN - By Appointment
3131 Western AveGet your aura photographed! (Insta @weareauraaura)
Summit Lake Trailhead
6 mi RT (1300 ft elevation gain)
Rattlesnake Ledge Trailhead
Snoqualmie Valley TrailPoo Poo Point Trailhead
11400 Issaquah-Hobart Road SoutheastNeighborhoods
Greenwood Ave. has many restaurants that provide an excellent range of cuisines! Also, the bars range from divey to upscale... you can choose!
25 locals recommend
Greenwood
Greenwood Ave. has many restaurants that provide an excellent range of cuisines! Also, the bars range from divey to upscale... you can choose!
Home of the famous Fremont Troll, Fremont boasts some of the city's best restaurants, shops, and art. Don't miss the Fremont Sunday Market!
251 locals recommend
Fremont
Home of the famous Fremont Troll, Fremont boasts some of the city's best restaurants, shops, and art. Don't miss the Fremont Sunday Market!
Green Lake
Your home base!
Our neighboring area of Seattle: amazing food, shops, and very walkable! The outdoor breweries are plentiful (and dog-friendly!)
261 locals recommend
Ballard
Our neighboring area of Seattle: amazing food, shops, and very walkable! The outdoor breweries are plentiful (and dog-friendly!)
Food scene
A great place to get high-quality ingredients and prepared foods, just blocks away from the house!
221 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NA great place to get high-quality ingredients and prepared foods, just blocks away from the house!
Good luck choosing just one thing from this menu... Amazing Italian food in a cute (read: small) setting.
49 locals recommend
mkt.
2108 N 55th StGood luck choosing just one thing from this menu... Amazing Italian food in a cute (read: small) setting.
Gainsbourg
8550 Greenwood Ave NBest place for a burger and a craft cocktail!
Luna Azul
8552 Greenwood Ave NTaco. Tuesday.
Yanni's Greek Cuisine
7419 Greenwood Ave NMioposto Pizzeria
3426 NE 55th StNothing bad on the menu, and ooh la la that bread!
Vegan Thai food loved by vegans and meat-eaters alike. Try their avocado curry!
35 locals recommend
Araya's Place University Way NE
5240 University Way NEVegan Thai food loved by vegans and meat-eaters alike. Try their avocado curry!
Yes, this is a convenience store. Yes, this is the best poke in town.
25 locals recommend
45th Stop N Shop & Poke Bar
2323 N 45th StYes, this is a convenience store. Yes, this is the best poke in town.
This yogurt will change your life. (High praise I know... just trust me.)
30 locals recommend
Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt
5707 Airport Way SThis yogurt will change your life. (High praise I know... just trust me.)
City/town information
A short ferry ride away, this is another great place to explore downtown!
28 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island
A short ferry ride away, this is another great place to explore downtown!
Woodinville
Wine tasting wonderland!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Don't miss: Tangletown!
A small cluster of roads on the opposite side of Green Lake called "Tangletown" is home to:
- some of the best Italian food you can find in Seattle (mkt.)
- award-winning donuts (Mighty-O Donuts)
- amazing sushi (Hiroki)
- a perfect neighborhood dive bar (Leny's Place)
Book before you go
Book an Underground Tour
Did you know the Seattle you're walking in today was built *on top of* the original Seattle? Take a walking tour of historic Pioneer Square and explore three underground passageways originally constructed in the 1890's. You'll see and hear the history of the neighborhood from both the original and current street levels!