Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
Space Needle
400 Broad StTop tourist attraction
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveLots to see, eat, and do. Main tourist spot.
Oceanfront green space with outdoor art, a cafe, miles of running/biking trails, easy access to food and the city, and a great view
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveOceanfront green space with outdoor art, a cafe, miles of running/biking trails, easy access to food and the city, and a great view
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging rom Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NInspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging rom Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan.
A historic walking tour will take you into the abandoned Underground, where you will stroll past subterranean storefronts and beneath the present day sidewalks! Funny stories of how the pioneers lived
285 locals recommend
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveA historic walking tour will take you into the abandoned Underground, where you will stroll past subterranean storefronts and beneath the present day sidewalks! Funny stories of how the pioneers lived
Arts & Culture
I loved my visit to Chihuly! Beautiful, blown glass artwork.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StI loved my visit to Chihuly! Beautiful, blown glass artwork.
Moore Theatre
1932 2nd AvePerforming Arts, Music venue
Enjoy a big night out unlike any other, a three-hour whirlwind of international cirque, comedy and cabaret artists all served up with a five-course feast.
53 locals recommend
Teatro ZinZanni
811 5th AvenueEnjoy a big night out unlike any other, a three-hour whirlwind of international cirque, comedy and cabaret artists all served up with a five-course feast.
Food Scene
The 5 Point Cafe
415 Cedar Street24/7
Fumaça
101 Denny WayAll-you-can-eat rodizio meats & salad bar, with some à la carte options, in a sleek setting.
Upscale Siamese go-to for spicy appetizers & meals, plus Pan-Asian cuisine from neighboring nations.
12 locals recommend
Racha Noodles & Thai Cuisine
12 Mercer StUpscale Siamese go-to for spicy appetizers & meals, plus Pan-Asian cuisine from neighboring nations.
Fresh-baked breads plus curries & tandoori-oven items served amid traditional statues of Hindu gods.
Roti Cuisine of India
530 Queen Anne Ave NFresh-baked breads plus curries & tandoori-oven items served amid traditional statues of Hindu gods.
Low-key Indian outfit that mixes familiar curries with vegan & other original fare
Chutneys Queen Anne
519 1st Ave NLow-key Indian outfit that mixes familiar curries with vegan & other original fare
Legendary local fast-food chain outlet serving burgers, fries & shakes in a classic drive-in setup.
337 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway ELegendary local fast-food chain outlet serving burgers, fries & shakes in a classic drive-in setup.
Casual Mexican cantina with carved-wood booths, potent margaritas & a broad, classic menu.
Plaza Garibaldi
129 1st Ave NCasual Mexican cantina with carved-wood booths, potent margaritas & a broad, classic menu.
European-style bistro & bar offering an eclectic, seasonal menu in a casual, stylish space.
99 locals recommend
Tilikum Place
2701 5th AveEuropean-style bistro & bar offering an eclectic, seasonal menu in a casual, stylish space.
Budget-conscious salad & pizza in a kid-friendly, no-frills hangout that makes its own dough.
165 locals recommend
Zeeks Pizza
6459 California Ave SWBudget-conscious salad & pizza in a kid-friendly, no-frills hangout that makes its own dough.
Wood-fired thin-crust pizzas, calzones & gelato plus craft beers & wine in a casual, airy setting.
Bambinos Pizzeria
401 Cedar StWood-fired thin-crust pizzas, calzones & gelato plus craft beers & wine in a casual, airy setting.
SUBWAY
1633 Westlake Ave NQuick bite to eat
Warm, intimate dining room turning out local & seasonal French classics, including brunch dishes.
19 locals recommend
Boat Street Kitchen
3131 Western AveWarm, intimate dining room turning out local & seasonal French classics, including brunch dishes.
Sleek American diner serving all-day breakfasts & early-morning specials, plus lunch & dinner.
9 locals recommend
The Lucky Diner
2630 1st AvenueSleek American diner serving all-day breakfasts & early-morning specials, plus lunch & dinner.
Entertainment & Activities
Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Great place to take the family!
271 locals recommend
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NRotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Great place to take the family!
Fun, creative, hands-on exploration geared toward children 10 & under.
51 locals recommend
Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas StFun, creative, hands-on exploration geared toward children 10 & under.
One of the most prominent theatres for children and families in North America. Often there are two plays being performed at the same time for different ages of audience.
51 locals recommend
Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas StOne of the most prominent theatres for children and families in North America. Often there are two plays being performed at the same time for different ages of audience.
Essentials
Metropolitan Market Queen Anne (Uptown)
100 Mercer St24/7 food market
Drinks & Nightlife
Tini Bigs Lounge
100 Denny WayGet some good drinks close-by
Hula Hula
1501 E Olive WayKaraoke, Lounge
Dance Club, Music Venue. If you feel like dancing, this is definitely a great place to stop.
29 locals recommend
Foundation Nightclub
2218 Western AveDance Club, Music Venue. If you feel like dancing, this is definitely a great place to stop.
Acquabar
305 Bell StDance Club, Lounge, Seafood. A club, a restaurant, a bar, etc.
Casual fare meets multiple TVs at this laid-back sports bar with booths & weekend brunch.
10 locals recommend
Buckley's in Queen Anne
232 1st Avenue WestCasual fare meets multiple TVs at this laid-back sports bar with booths & weekend brunch.
Neighborhood sports bar in a turn-of-the-century building, with pub food, trivia night & TV sports.
35 locals recommend
Bill's Off Broadway
725 E Pine StNeighborhood sports bar in a turn-of-the-century building, with pub food, trivia night & TV sports.
Everything Else
Trail runs right along the water. It's not uncommon to see sea lions swimming around close to shore. 2 lanes, one for bikes and the other for walkers/runners.
70 locals recommend
Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan WayTrail runs right along the water. It's not uncommon to see sea lions swimming around close to shore. 2 lanes, one for bikes and the other for walkers/runners.
Seattle Center Monorail provides fast, direct transportation between downtown’s Westlake Center Mall and Seattle Center. The two stations provide easy access to many of Seattle’s favorite attractions.
38 locals recommend
Seattle center station
370 Thomas StSeattle Center Monorail provides fast, direct transportation between downtown’s Westlake Center Mall and Seattle Center. The two stations provide easy access to many of Seattle’s favorite attractions.