Guidebook for Seattle
Arts & Culture
Museum, the large park at the base of South Lake Union
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NMuseum, the large park at the base of South Lake Union
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StMust visit while in Seattle.
Near the Space Needle, this museum is great for music lovers.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NNear the Space Needle, this museum is great for music lovers.
Entertainment & Activities
In addition to it being a fantastic place for checking out historical boats, there are free boat rentals on Sundays.
101 locals recommend
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StIn addition to it being a fantastic place for checking out historical boats, there are free boat rentals on Sundays.
Sunset sails, lessons, recreation. This is an activity that would need to be booked online, in advance through their website or over the phone. They also pick up/depart closer to the south end of Lake Union
Lake Union Charters & Adventures
1341 North Northlake WaySunset sails, lessons, recreation. This is an activity that would need to be booked online, in advance through their website or over the phone. They also pick up/depart closer to the south end of Lake Union
Getting Around
There is a trolley station just south of the Museum of History and industry. This trolley will take you past Amazon Headquarters, right into downtown Seattle. The lightrail station is nearby; hop on that to get to Pioneer Square, Capitol Hill, University District, and even all the way to SeaTac International Airport.
9 locals recommend
South Lake Union Streetcar
South Lake Union StreetcarThere is a trolley station just south of the Museum of History and industry. This trolley will take you past Amazon Headquarters, right into downtown Seattle. The lightrail station is nearby; hop on that to get to Pioneer Square, Capitol Hill, University District, and even all the way to SeaTac International Airport.
Parks & Nature
There is a public beach nearby for swimming. Docks closer to the Museum for public mooring for kayakers and boaters. Great park for sitting and watching the seaplanes take off and land. Sunday tiny wooden sailboats in the nearby pond. There is also a boat that departs every hour for a free scenic tour and complimentary ice cream (donations accepted on the tour).
149 locals recommend
South Lake Union
There is a public beach nearby for swimming. Docks closer to the Museum for public mooring for kayakers and boaters. Great park for sitting and watching the seaplanes take off and land. Sunday tiny wooden sailboats in the nearby pond. There is also a boat that departs every hour for a free scenic tour and complimentary ice cream (donations accepted on the tour).
Fantastic picturesque views of the Space Needle, downtown, Lake Union.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayFantastic picturesque views of the Space Needle, downtown, Lake Union.
Food Scene
Outdoor shaded seating. The cafe provides picnic packs for boaters and park-goers. Excellent coffee, breakfast and lunch options.
Compass Cafe
860 Terry Ave NOutdoor shaded seating. The cafe provides picnic packs for boaters and park-goers. Excellent coffee, breakfast and lunch options.
Chandler's Crabhouse
901 Fairview Ave NGreat mini golfing, food, and drinks. Children friendly.
9 locals recommend
Flatstick Pub - South Lake Union
609 Westlake Ave NGreat mini golfing, food, and drinks. Children friendly.
Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway EGreat casual mexican food at an even better price.
Fantastic location and food. Scenic views of Lake Union from a different angle.
15 locals recommend
The White Swan Public House
1001 Fairview Ave NFantastic location and food. Scenic views of Lake Union from a different angle.
Need your pizza fix? try one of their creative yet delicious pies.
41 locals recommend
Serious Pie & Biscuit
401 Westlake Ave NNeed your pizza fix? try one of their creative yet delicious pies.
Home to fantastic Asian cuisine, International District offers culture and great bites.
200 locals recommend
Seattle Chinatown-International District
Home to fantastic Asian cuisine, International District offers culture and great bites.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood Irish bar with a large assortment of beer and whisky. Open late, but hours can vary based on how busy they are that evening.
53 locals recommend
Cask & Trotter
711 Westlake Ave NGreat neighborhood Irish bar with a large assortment of beer and whisky. Open late, but hours can vary based on how busy they are that evening.
Full dinner menu and late night snacks. Pool tables, ping pong, foosball, large venue for groups and watching sports. Areas with cozy seating.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StFull dinner menu and late night snacks. Pool tables, ping pong, foosball, large venue for groups and watching sports. Areas with cozy seating.
Themes and activities for different nights of the week with a full bar. Be sure to check out their website to see what each evening has to offer. An assortment of live music, dancing, karaoke. Special brunch and cultural events.
Swedish Club
1920 Dexter Ave NThemes and activities for different nights of the week with a full bar. Be sure to check out their website to see what each evening has to offer. An assortment of live music, dancing, karaoke. Special brunch and cultural events.
Assortment of restaurants and bars all over the Fremont neighborhood open late. Be sure to look up the area to find the perfect place that fits your interests. My favorite restaurant is Revel, serving Korean dishes prepared with French technique, and their adjacent bar (Quoin) with outdoor fire pit.
251 locals recommend
Fremont
Assortment of restaurants and bars all over the Fremont neighborhood open late. Be sure to look up the area to find the perfect place that fits your interests. My favorite restaurant is Revel, serving Korean dishes prepared with French technique, and their adjacent bar (Quoin) with outdoor fire pit.
re:public Bar And Restaurant
429 Westlake Ave NTrendy bar with Farm to table food options.
The Toledo
1628 Dexter Ave NGood drinks, good atmosphere.
Sam's Tavern
1024 E Pike StCan get busy during summer but have great drinks and burger options.
A little farther option but fantastic food and drink options in a casual and laid back atmosphere.
39 locals recommend
Hilltop Ale House
2129 Queen Anne Ave NA little farther option but fantastic food and drink options in a casual and laid back atmosphere.
Belltown is perfect for a night out on the town due to it's many bar options.
80 locals recommend
Belltown
Belltown is perfect for a night out on the town due to it's many bar options.
Need to try out your dancing shoes in Seattle? Capitol Hill features plenty of bars, dining, and dancing options open until 2 am.
344 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
Need to try out your dancing shoes in Seattle? Capitol Hill features plenty of bars, dining, and dancing options open until 2 am.
Essentials
Seattle-based chain of natural markets featuring a full-service deli and other assortment of in-house prepared foods.
171 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th StSeattle-based chain of natural markets featuring a full-service deli and other assortment of in-house prepared foods.
Want to try your culinary skills on the houseboat? There's a Whole Foods not too far away.
359 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveWant to try your culinary skills on the houseboat? There's a Whole Foods not too far away.
Don't want to pay the Whole Foods price tag? QFC is there to help with their compact yet bountiful grocery option.
768 locals recommend
QFC
1401 BroadwayDon't want to pay the Whole Foods price tag? QFC is there to help with their compact yet bountiful grocery option.