Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
Entertainment several nights per week. Great food and within walking distance.
71 locals recommend
Latona Pub
6423 Latona Ave NEEntertainment several nights per week. Great food and within walking distance.
Elysian Tangletown
2106 North 55th StreetWithin walking distance & good food.
Food Scene
Eva Restaurant & Wine Bar
2227 N 56th StReally good food and within walking distance!
Good Thai food, cheap and within walking distance.
16 locals recommend
Krittika's Noodles & Thai Restaurant
6411 Latona Avenue NortheastGood Thai food, cheap and within walking distance.
Coffee and bakery within walking distance. Also has vegan options for those with food allergies. Serves lunch, too.
Irwin's
301 NE 65th StCoffee and bakery within walking distance. Also has vegan options for those with food allergies. Serves lunch, too.
Vegan donut shop - they won donut challenge on the Food Network. I like that they are vegan because I can't eat dairy and their donuts are the best in town!
67 locals recommend
Mighty-O Donuts Greenlake
2110 N 55th StVegan donut shop - they won donut challenge on the Food Network. I like that they are vegan because I can't eat dairy and their donuts are the best in town!
Spud Fish & Chips
6860 East Green Lake Way N10 times better than Ivars!
Peet's Coffee
17887 Redmond WayLarge selection of teas, unlike other coffee shops.
Free WiFi, good sandwiches and pastries, plus good coffee. Often crowded, though.
53 locals recommend
Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Company
2200 N 56th StFree WiFi, good sandwiches and pastries, plus good coffee. Often crowded, though.
Good sushi, sometimes musical entertainment. Make a reservation - they get full fast!
48 locals recommend
Kisaku Sushi
2101 N 55th StGood sushi, sometimes musical entertainment. Make a reservation - they get full fast!
Nell's
6804 East Green Lake Way NFrench cuisine - expensive, but good.
Good Mexican food within walking distance. Also has outside seating and bar.
25 locals recommend
Tacos Guaymas
6808 East Green Lake Way NGood Mexican food within walking distance. Also has outside seating and bar.
Thai Ocean
401 NE Ravenna BlvdInexpensive, delicious Thai cuisine.
Mona's Bistro & Lounge
6421 Latona Ave NEGood food, entertainment, but pricey.
Bagels and breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and more - locally owned sole proprietor.
26 locals recommend
Cafe Lulu
6417 Latona Ave NEBagels and breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and more - locally owned sole proprietor.
Best brunch in town. A tad expensive, but worth at least once per year. So many food choices, you'll get overwhelmed!
207 locals recommend
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWBest brunch in town. A tad expensive, but worth at least once per year. So many food choices, you'll get overwhelmed!
Sit waterside while chowing down on seafood - order the Admiral - a big bowl of Dungeness crab, clams, mussels, shrimp, corn, andoui sausage, and potatoes.
65 locals recommend
The Crab Pot
1305 Alaskan WaySit waterside while chowing down on seafood - order the Admiral - a big bowl of Dungeness crab, clams, mussels, shrimp, corn, andoui sausage, and potatoes.
Essentials
Meridian Market
Small neighborhood grocery within walking distance.
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th StOrganic grocery chain store with good hot deli options.
Everything Else
Gregg's Greenlake Cycle
7007 Woodlawn Ave NERent a bike to ride around Greenlake.
7-Eleven
1522 E Madison StGas and mini-mart
Sightseeing
Seattle Aquarium
One of the better aquariums I've been in.
Space Needle
400 Broad StAlso has a restaurant
Fish-mongers, veggies & fruits, flowers, and more....it's a must-do when visiting Seattle!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveFish-mongers, veggies & fruits, flowers, and more....it's a must-do when visiting Seattle!
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayGet a bird's eye view of Seattle and Elliot Bay
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthSee the famous Troll under the bridge!
This sculpture of people often gets decorated with clothes, hats, etc.
13 locals recommend
Waiting For The Interurban
601 N 34th StThis sculpture of people often gets decorated with clothes, hats, etc.
Lenin Statue
3526 Fremont Pl NRescued from a garbage dump in Russia.
Gardens to stroll, watch boats go through the locks and watch salmon climb the fish ladders.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StGardens to stroll, watch boats go through the locks and watch salmon climb the fish ladders.
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveSee what Seattle was like 100 years ago.
Seattle Waterfront
1401 Alaskan WayAlways something going on along the waterfront!
One of the top zoos in the country (winning many awards for their exhibits and conservation efforts).
625 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NOne of the top zoos in the country (winning many awards for their exhibits and conservation efforts).
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveStroll along easy paths while enjoying sculptures.
Ride the Ducks of Seattle
400 Pine StA whole another perspective of Seattle.
Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel Cruises
Enjoy a leisurely ride around Lake Union
Dragons attached to street lights, Uwajimaya Grocery (find unusual foods)
200 locals recommend
Seattle Chinatown-International District
Dragons attached to street lights, Uwajimaya Grocery (find unusual foods)
Try your hand at playing a guitar, drums, keyboards, and more. See relics from the past. Admission includes the Science Fiction Museum.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NTry your hand at playing a guitar, drums, keyboards, and more. See relics from the past. Admission includes the Science Fiction Museum.
One of the oldest sections of Seattle with lots of pubs and music venues.
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
One of the oldest sections of Seattle with lots of pubs and music venues.
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrOffering a spectacular view of downtown Seattle.
Alki Beach Dog
See the Seattle skyline - one of the best views!
Entertainment & Activities
Includes a butterfly exhibit where you can walk amongst the butterflies. Touch sea creatures, learn about dinosaurs and more.
271 locals recommend
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NIncludes a butterfly exhibit where you can walk amongst the butterflies. Touch sea creatures, learn about dinosaurs and more.
Shopping
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
1001 Alaskan WayWeird and wonderful finds.