Seattle's Gems
Sightseeing
This has probably one of the most beautiful views of Seattle, especially when you come at night. It does get a little chilly though so dress warm, grab some coffee or food to-go, and head to the park for some gorgeous views.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrThis has probably one of the most beautiful views of Seattle, especially when you come at night. It does get a little chilly though so dress warm, grab some coffee or food to-go, and head to the park for some gorgeous views.
Check out Amazon's indoor glass sphere garden when you're walking about exploring down town. You can't miss it, they are three huge balls in the middle of town ;) If you're looking for souvenirs, there is a gift shop inside.
212 locals recommend
Amazon Spheres
2111 7th AveCheck out Amazon's indoor glass sphere garden when you're walking about exploring down town. You can't miss it, they are three huge balls in the middle of town ;) If you're looking for souvenirs, there is a gift shop inside.
This park is built at an old gas works facility. The structure is still there and overall a cool spot for views, picnicking and just viewing the city from Fremont side.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayThis park is built at an old gas works facility. The structure is still there and overall a cool spot for views, picnicking and just viewing the city from Fremont side.
You'll get to see how planes are manufactured and learn about the aviation history tied to WA.
13 locals recommend
Museum of Flight East Lot
You'll get to see how planes are manufactured and learn about the aviation history tied to WA.
Seattle's Home Mountain! The Summit has four unique areas and the most night skiing in Washington, plus snow tubing and Nordic skiing. All just an hour from Seattle.
20 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Summit
Seattle's Home Mountain! The Summit has four unique areas and the most night skiing in Washington, plus snow tubing and Nordic skiing. All just an hour from Seattle.
This is one of our favorite places to walk around and eat! From clam chowder to delicious Piroshky Piroshky's to jam tastings, wine tastings, and cheese tastings! Be sure to check out the gum wall (and add to it at your own discretion)!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThis is one of our favorite places to walk around and eat! From clam chowder to delicious Piroshky Piroshky's to jam tastings, wine tastings, and cheese tastings! Be sure to check out the gum wall (and add to it at your own discretion)!
This is our personal favorite aside from the busy and well known Alki Beach. Grab some fish n chips, a couple of drinks, and spend some time in the sun!
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWThis is our personal favorite aside from the busy and well known Alki Beach. Grab some fish n chips, a couple of drinks, and spend some time in the sun!
Iconic 605 ft tall spire at the Seattle center with an observation deck, rotating restaurant and floating glass benches! It's $25 to get to the top to see the entire city.
22 locals recommend
Space Needle Loop
Space Needle LoopIconic 605 ft tall spire at the Seattle center with an observation deck, rotating restaurant and floating glass benches! It's $25 to get to the top to see the entire city.
City/town information
If you have time to spare, we really recommend taking a day trip to Leavenworth. It's about 2.5 hours drive away from Seattle - this Bavarian-styled village in the Cascade Mountains with Alpine-style buildings with restaurants serving German beer and food.
281 locals recommend
Leavenworth
If you have time to spare, we really recommend taking a day trip to Leavenworth. It's about 2.5 hours drive away from Seattle - this Bavarian-styled village in the Cascade Mountains with Alpine-style buildings with restaurants serving German beer and food.
Food scene
If you are a lover of sushi, you cannot miss this place. Their chirashi bowls are the best of the West Coast (in Dani's humble opinion)! Definitely great bang for your buck, high quality fresh fish, and will definitely be a highlight of your trip!
42 locals recommend
Fremont Bowl
4258 Fremont Ave NIf you are a lover of sushi, you cannot miss this place. Their chirashi bowls are the best of the West Coast (in Dani's humble opinion)! Definitely great bang for your buck, high quality fresh fish, and will definitely be a highlight of your trip!
If you love shabu shabu or hot pot, make sure to try out this place! If you've never tried it, and is curious about it - hot pot is a cook it yourself style of eating where meat and vegetables are ordered raw, and you cook it in the soup yourself!
Chengdu Memory 蓉城老火锅
520 S Jackson StIf you love shabu shabu or hot pot, make sure to try out this place! If you've never tried it, and is curious about it - hot pot is a cook it yourself style of eating where meat and vegetables are ordered raw, and you cook it in the soup yourself!
Spinasse
1531 14th AveThis is one of our favorite Italian restaurants with great live music!
For lovers of all things matcha and ice cream - this place is delicious and unforgettable! Their Japanese chicken katsu curry is also a must-try.
11 locals recommend
Nana’s Green Tea
1007 Stewart StFor lovers of all things matcha and ice cream - this place is delicious and unforgettable! Their Japanese chicken katsu curry is also a must-try.
Paseo SoDo
1760 1st Ave SBEST CUBANO'S YOU'LL EVER TRY ON THE WEST COAST!
The line is worth it...just wait :) And get the small bowls so you can sample each flavor. It's a tourist location but the locals love it too!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThe line is worth it...just wait :) And get the small bowls so you can sample each flavor. It's a tourist location but the locals love it too!
Personal favorite and a little different than your everyday pho restaurant. Recommend trying their regular pho dac biet - beef bone broth with hints of herbs and spices with slices of beef and rice noodles.
37 locals recommend
Pho Bac Súp Shop
1240 S Jackson StPersonal favorite and a little different than your everyday pho restaurant. Recommend trying their regular pho dac biet - beef bone broth with hints of herbs and spices with slices of beef and rice noodles.
We honestly feel it's a littleeeee bit over-rated but it's a pretty damn cool restaurant to visit as a first-timer. The interior is really funky and eclectic and the food is good. Swing by for a late lunch after walking through Pikes Place Market!
236 locals recommend
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyWe honestly feel it's a littleeeee bit over-rated but it's a pretty damn cool restaurant to visit as a first-timer. The interior is really funky and eclectic and the food is good. Swing by for a late lunch after walking through Pikes Place Market!
Bars / Lounges
Perfect drink for walking around Pike Place - be careful though! These are strong!
79 locals recommend
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AvePerfect drink for walking around Pike Place - be careful though! These are strong!
It would defeat the purpose if we told you where it is...but this is one speakeasy you don't want to miss. Intimate atmosphere and great drinks. If drinking is not your thing, their frontside restaurant service is a must-visit as well! (Clue...Stateside)
27 locals recommend
Foreign National
300 E Pike StIt would defeat the purpose if we told you where it is...but this is one speakeasy you don't want to miss. Intimate atmosphere and great drinks. If drinking is not your thing, their frontside restaurant service is a must-visit as well! (Clue...Stateside)
One of the best rooftop bars in the city with speakeasy vibes. Reservation only!
63 locals recommend
MBar
400 Fairview Ave NOne of the best rooftop bars in the city with speakeasy vibes. Reservation only!
Nestled in the basement of an old brick hotel, now the Humphrey Apartments, an intimate cocktail bar was quietly built in 2009. Bathtub Gin & Co. is in a former boiler room in the back of the building in between First and Second Avenue in Belltown. Bathtub Gin & Co. is a warm Prohibition style cocktail bar perfect for those rainy Seattle nights.
109 locals recommend
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveNestled in the basement of an old brick hotel, now the Humphrey Apartments, an intimate cocktail bar was quietly built in 2009. Bathtub Gin & Co. is in a former boiler room in the back of the building in between First and Second Avenue in Belltown. Bathtub Gin & Co. is a warm Prohibition style cocktail bar perfect for those rainy Seattle nights.