Guidebook for Seattle
Essentials
Ken's is my go to place when I don't feel like dealing with the crowds on QA Ave. Great selection of fresh prepared meals that you can heat up in the microwave.
148 locals recommend
Ken's Market
2400 6th Ave WKen's is my go to place when I don't feel like dealing with the crowds on QA Ave. Great selection of fresh prepared meals that you can heat up in the microwave.
If you don't have a TJ's in your town it's fun to go check out. I'm not a big fan of their meat and produce. But their dry goods and cheese are great.
722 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StIf you don't have a TJ's in your town it's fun to go check out. I'm not a big fan of their meat and produce. But their dry goods and cheese are great.
Everything Else
Daily lap swims throughout the day.
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/aquatics/Pools/queenanne/schedule.htm
11 locals recommend
Queen Anne Pool
1920 1st Ave WDaily lap swims throughout the day.
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/aquatics/Pools/queenanne/schedule.htm
Easy to get in if you need to see a doctor or PA. Takes most insurances and can fill your prescription there.
14 locals recommend
ZOOM+Care
4555 Stone Way NEasy to get in if you need to see a doctor or PA. Takes most insurances and can fill your prescription there.
One of Seattle's best places. I suggest going before 1030. Otherwise it is insane. Make sure you go to the lower level shops and check out the gum wall. (bring some gum to leave behind)
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveOne of Seattle's best places. I suggest going before 1030. Otherwise it is insane. Make sure you go to the lower level shops and check out the gum wall. (bring some gum to leave behind)
This is a nice ferry ride to one of Seattle's many island communities. Easy to walk on the ferry and walk to the town of Winslow to have lunch. Or drive on and explore the island.
138 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island
This is a nice ferry ride to one of Seattle's many island communities. Easy to walk on the ferry and walk to the town of Winslow to have lunch. Or drive on and explore the island.
If you are in town on a Sunday this is a wonderful farmer's market with lots of local flare. Great shops and restaurants also.
220 locals recommend
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWIf you are in town on a Sunday this is a wonderful farmer's market with lots of local flare. Great shops and restaurants also.
Sightseeing
I took my dad on this for his 70th Birthday this year. This was a treat for both of us! A very cool perspective of Seattle's land and water. Bring earplugs and only do it when the weather is decent.
14 locals recommend
Seattle Seaplanes
1325 Fairview Ave EI took my dad on this for his 70th Birthday this year. This was a treat for both of us! A very cool perspective of Seattle's land and water. Bring earplugs and only do it when the weather is decent.
Take a walk down here from the studio. Beautiful view of the city, Puget Sound and Mt. Rainer if your lucky.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrTake a walk down here from the studio. Beautiful view of the city, Puget Sound and Mt. Rainer if your lucky.
This is a beautiful public garden that is nice to take a stroll through.
15 locals recommend
Parsons Gardens
650 W Highland DrThis is a beautiful public garden that is nice to take a stroll through.
Seattle's largest green space that features miles of trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound. The loop trail is about 3 miles and a birder's paradise. There is also a Native American Museum.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park Blvd Seattle's largest green space that features miles of trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound. The loop trail is about 3 miles and a birder's paradise. There is also a Native American Museum.
Great place to walk. Three mile paved loop around the lake. In the summer you can rent paddle boats and boards.
148 locals recommend
Green Lake
Great place to walk. Three mile paved loop around the lake. In the summer you can rent paddle boats and boards.
One of the most visited places in Seattle. This ship canal was built in 1917 to connect the Puget Sound with Lake Union. Watch the boats and salmon going up the fish ladder (if it's the right season)
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StOne of the most visited places in Seattle. This ship canal was built in 1917 to connect the Puget Sound with Lake Union. Watch the boats and salmon going up the fish ladder (if it's the right season)
Drive or walk on to the Ferry to Bainbridge Island. Make sure you do not get on the ferry Bremerton unless you want to. Easy mistake to make.
157 locals recommend
Seattle Ferry Terminal
Seattle Ferry TerminalDrive or walk on to the Ferry to Bainbridge Island. Make sure you do not get on the ferry Bremerton unless you want to. Easy mistake to make.
Fremont
Fun neighborhood with great little shops and restaurants.
Arts & Culture
One of the most inspiring and magical places in Seattle. I like to go right when it opens. It only takes about an hour. Then you can catch the monorail downtown and walk to Pike Place.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StOne of the most inspiring and magical places in Seattle. I like to go right when it opens. It only takes about an hour. Then you can catch the monorail downtown and walk to Pike Place.
Small movie theatre with gourmet popcorn, pizza, drinks and comfy seats. Usually only plays movies with four star reviews.
75 locals recommend
Big Picture
35 West Sunset WaySmall movie theatre with gourmet popcorn, pizza, drinks and comfy seats. Usually only plays movies with four star reviews.
Amazing venue for music performances and talks of all sorts.
http://www.boxofficeticketsales.com
100 locals recommend
Benaroya Hall
200 University StAmazing venue for music performances and talks of all sorts.
http://www.boxofficeticketsales.com
I am embarrassed to say I have never been here. But according to my mom, it is a fabulous art museum.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StI am embarrassed to say I have never been here. But according to my mom, it is a fabulous art museum.
Shopping
Queen Anne Dispatch
2212 Queen Anne Ave NPostal dispatch and great selection of clothing and gifts.
Food Scene
Hip bakery with delicious baked goods, breakfast and lunch.
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveHip bakery with delicious baked goods, breakfast and lunch.
My favorite place to have lunch or dinner down at the market. No sign outside the restaurant, just a pale pink door. Across from Kell's Irish Pub.
236 locals recommend
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyMy favorite place to have lunch or dinner down at the market. No sign outside the restaurant, just a pale pink door. Across from Kell's Irish Pub.
India Bistro
6417 Roosevelt Way NEHands down the best Indian food in Seattle. Maybe in the country.
Best happy hour in town. 4:30- 5:45. Just a few blocks away. Their muscles and crostini are my favorite.
Dinner is good too, the oven roasted chicken is always a winner.
58 locals recommend
Betty
1507 Queen Anne Ave NBest happy hour in town. 4:30- 5:45. Just a few blocks away. Their muscles and crostini are my favorite.
Dinner is good too, the oven roasted chicken is always a winner.
The most amazing pastries ever! If the weather is nice there is an outside eating area.
52 locals recommend
Moonrise Bakery
1805 Queen Anne Ave NThe most amazing pastries ever! If the weather is nice there is an outside eating area.
Entertainment & Activities
Crazy sight to see at the Pike Place market. Bring some well chewed gum to add to the collection.
170 locals recommend
The Gum Wall
1428 Post AlleyCrazy sight to see at the Pike Place market. Bring some well chewed gum to add to the collection.